Crisis Helplines
Call 111 and select the mental health option–24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 111 will tell you the right place to get help. You may be able to speak to a trained mental health professional over the phone.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health
Samaritans – 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Emergency support 24/7 if you’re feeling suicidal
Saneline – 0300 304 7000 4-10pm – Emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
Bristol Mindline – 0808 808 0330 listening when you need to talk, open Weds. to Sunday from 7pm – 11pm
Some other affordable counselling options
– these are not recommendations.
Free Psychotherapy Network – A network of therapists offering free counselling and psychotherapy
Affordable Counselling Network – A network offering low cost online counselling.
Affordable Talk – In person and online counselling with fees varied by level of counsellor experience.
Safeline Online and Telephone counselling from specialists in sexual violence and abuse
Meeting Minds – Reduced fee counselling service by Bristol Mind for residents in the Bristol area
For university students your Wellbeing Service offers counselling and other support for example
UWE Wellbeing Service – Counselling and other support
Bristol Uni Counselling Service – Counselling and other support
Counselling Organisation
BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, information on therapy, directory of therapists, ethical framework and complaints procedure
Organisations, helplines and websites for a complete range of issues
Mind – Excellent guide to issues and organisations and support from the national mental health charity
Bristol Mind – Again excellent source of both national and local supportfor a clearly listed A-Z of issues
Hub of Hope – Find support easily using issue, local or national filters
Rehab 4 Addiction – Drug and alcohol rehab around Bristol or nationwide
Free Online Mindfulness courses
Tara Brach – A really good, free introductory course at just 15 minutes a day for 40 days. Slightly American but very good and from two of the top western Mindfulness practitioners.
Palouse Mindfulness – A good, free 8 week Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction course
Self Help
Living Life to the full – Free online CBT-based courses to help you understand and improve your mood, anxiety and resilience and much more.
Mood Gym – Free online CBT-based programme to help prevent and manage the symptoms of anxiety and depression
Vita Health free online classes including yoga, pilates and better sleep.
Safety Guide for Women – an empowering guide for women by women, practical steps to keep yourself safe online and in real life.