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Crisis Support Resources in the UK

If you need urgent help, please call 999.

Please be aware that I am an independent practitioner and I am therefore unable to provide crisis support.

If you need urgent help, please call 999, contact your GP, or one of the resources below.


  1. Samaritans
    • Description: Provides 24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide.
    • Websitewww.samaritans.org
    • Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

  2. Shout 85258
    • Description: Free, confidential 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis, including those feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed.
    • Websitewww.giveusashout.org
    • Text: Text “SHOUT” to 85258

  3. NHS 24 Mental Health Hub (Scotland)
    • Description: A 24/7 mental health support line through the NHS in Scotland for those experiencing a crisis.
    • Websitewww.nhs24.scot
    • Phone: 111

  4. Breathing Space (Scotland)
    • Description: Helpline for people in Scotland feeling low, anxious, or depressed.
    • Websitewww.breathingspace.scot
    • Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm-Mon 6am)

  5. Papyrus HOPELINEUK
    • Description: Suicide prevention helpline for young people up to age 35 who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
    • Websitewww.papyrus-uk.org
    • Phone: 0800 068 4141 (9am – midnight, every day)

  6. Childline
    • Description: Free and confidential support for children and young people up to age 19 in the UK.
    • Websitewww.childline.org.uk
    • Phone: 0800 1111 (24/7)

These resources provide direct crisis support and are available for immediate help.

If you are not in crisis, but you have been struggling with your mental health for a while, reach out to book an initial consultation with me and take the first step towards getting your life back.

You are not alone.