If You Need Help Urgently
As a private therapist, I do not offer crisis or emergency mental health services. If you are in distress and feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or if you need immediate help and support, please use the resources below.
If you are in danger or need urgent medical attention, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
National Helplines
These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7:
- Samaritans – Call 📞 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org
- SHOUT – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free, confidential support via text
- Mind Infoline – 📞 0300 123 3393 (9am–6pm weekdays) or text 86463
- Childline (for under 19s) – 📞 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk
Additional Support
- Local A&E departments
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or you're feeling unsafe, please go directly to your local A&E. Staff there can connect you with the right mental health professionals.
You Are Not Alone
Reaching out when you're struggling takes courage. Help is available — and you deserve support. Whether you speak to a helpline volunteer, a doctor, or a mental health professional, you're taking an important step toward safety and healing.