Resources

Depending on your needs, you may also find the following resources of use. The list is not extensive but includes a handful of niche counselling support groups, charities offering specialist help, online therapy forums and 24 hour counselling support lines.

Websites

NHS Sussex Partnership

Sussex Mental Healthline

Tel: 03005000101

For anyone experiencing mental health problems including anxiety and depression.

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
MIND Mental Health

MIND

Tel:

Advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

https://www.mind.org.uk/
Cruse bereavement care

Cruse

Tel: 0808 808 1677

Support for after the loss of a loved one.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Tel:

A Brighton based charity with a focus on supporting anyone affected by suicide.

https://prevent-suicide.org.uk/
UKATA

UKATA

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The UK Association for Transactional Analysis.

A professional body monitoring standards of competence and ethical practices by trainee and qualified Transactional Analysts.

https://www.evolvepsychotherapy.co.uk/counselling-therapy-london/transactional-analysis/
UKCP

UKCP

Tel:

The UK Council for Psychotherapy. The leading body for education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors.

https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/
COSRT

COSRT

Tel:

The website for the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists

https://www.cosrt.org.uk/
Samaritans

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

24hr confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis, including their family and friends.

https://www.samaritans.org/
Self-harm network

Self-Harm Network Forum

Tel:

Support for those who self-harm.

https://www.nshn.co.uk/
Maytree suicide support

Maytree

Tel: 0207 263 7070

Non-medical respite centre for those in suicidal crisis. Free 4 night stay, based in London.

https://www.maytree.org.uk/
Saneline

Sane

Tel: 0300 304 7000

SANE was established in 1986 to improve on the quality of life of those with mental health issues.

https://www.sane.org.uk/
Women's Aid

Domestic Violence Helpline

Tel: 0808 2000 247

24-hour domestic violence helpline with freephone number, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Talk to Frank

Frank

Tel: 0300 123 6600

Friendly, confidential drugs advice. Live chat 2pm-pm and SMS service via 82111.

Facts, personal stories and information on emergency help.

https://www.talktofrank.com/
No Panic

No Panic

Tel: 0844 967 4848

Help and support for those experiencing panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other anxiety related disorders including those who are trying to give up on use of tranquilisers.
Also have a specific Youth helpline for 13-20 year olds: 0330 606 1174.

https://nopanic.org.uk/
Campaign Against Living Miserably

The CalmZone

Tel: 0800 58 58 58

Campaign Against Living Miserably.
CALM is a movement dedicated to male suicide – the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.

https://www.thecalmzone.net/
The Mix

The Mix

Tel: 0808 808 4994

Essential support for anyone under 25. Support service offering support online, via confidential freephone number or via social media for any range of issues facing you such as mental health issues, money, drugs, homelessness etc.

https://www.themix.org.uk/

Useful Apps

Headspace

Stay Alive App