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COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Who Do I Contact in an Emergency?

Please note, Book My Therapy is not a crisis team.

If you are in crisis and need urgent assistance, please contact either your GP, 111 or go to the Mental Health Foundation Directory to get the number for your region.

If you're worried someone may be suicidal, please contact your local Ministry of Health Crisis Assessment Team.

Free Counselling Support Options

  • Need to Talk - free call or text 1737 any time with trained counsellor or support worker

  • Lifeline - 24/7 free confidential service.  Phone: 0800 543 354

  • Depression Helpline - Phone 0800 111 757

  • I am Hope / Gumboot - has 2 free sessions for anyone aged 5 to 25

  • Samaritans - 24/7 helpline, operated by volunteers.  Phone: 0800 726 666

  • EAP funded counselling paid for by your employer

  • Some medical insurance companies will pay for counselling

Counselling Resources

  • Parent Help - Offer support and advise relating to parenting. Phone: 0800 568 856

  • Just a Thought - free online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to improve your mental health