Living with domestic abuse can impact your mental health. You may feel anxious, panicked, unable to sleep or cope with everyday life.
Support is available through a range of specialist mental health support services.
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now.
Freephone: 116 123 (24 hours)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
We help anyone who may be struggling with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide. Our volunteers use their skills, training and empathetic approach to offer a non-judgmental listening ear to help people in what could be their darkest hour.
Telephone: 0800 587 0800
Website: https://www.spuk.org.uk/
We’re here for everyone who’s struggling, and to provide life-saving support for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Telephone: 0800 585858 (every day, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net/get-help
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text Shout to 85258 to start a conversation
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
The leading national mental health charity in England and Wales offering a range of services to anyone affected by mental health needs including finding local services in your area.
Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity improving quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (Daily, from 4.00pm-10.00pm)
Website: www.sane.org.uk
We provide life-changing services, shaped by real experiences – from housing and employment, to peer support. We’re here for anyone affected by mental illness, whatever they’re facing.
Helpline: 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.00pm)
Webchat: https://www.rethink.org/
Anxiety UK is a leading mental health charity run by and for people living with anxiety.
Infoline: 03444 775 774 (24 hours)
Self-care tools: Self-care tools – Anxiety UK
Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
Helpline: 0300 772 9844 (Daily, from 10am-10pm)
Free resources: https://nopanic.org.uk/resources/
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
Emotions Anonymous (EA) members in the UK. EA is a 12 Step Recovery program for people suffering from mental and emotional difficulties, based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Website: https://emotionsanonymous.org.uk
We offer those at immediate risk of suicide a brief stay and compassionate non-medical befriending at our family-style house, an experience that can renew hope. Organisation referrals only to access support.
Website: www.maytree.org.uk
Counselling Directory has over 25,000 qualified counsellors listed to help you find the counsellor, and to make the process easy.
Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
BACP is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. You can find a therapist by searching their online directory.
Website: https://www.bacp.co.uk
Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory has helped people across the UK connect with qualified counsellors and therapists. People use our directory to explore their options, connect with trusted professionals and take the next step towards better emotional wellbeing.
Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Free psychotherapy from a group of psychotherapists for people on low incomes. You can find a free therapist in your local area by searching their online directory.
Website: https://freepsychotherapynetwork.com
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