Emotional Wellbeing
Cornerstone Counselling Service
Cornerstone Counselling Service [CCS] provides Christian based counselling for children, young people, adults, couples and families. CCS asists people with a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management difficulties, relationships, abuse, bereavement, low self-esteem etc.
Cornerstone aims to provide an effective Christian Counselling Service to adults, children and young people, couples, and families, helping them to overcome their emotional difficulties, to promote their overall well being, thereby strengthening the whole community. Visit the CCS website.
NEC Counselling Service
Churches' Ministerial Counselling Service (CMCS)
Churches' Ministerial Counselling Service (CMCS) is a network of professional counsellors operating in England, Scotland and Wales. CMCS offers subsidised support to ministers and their households. It is sponsored by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, the Salvation Army, the United Reformed Church, who partner with the Seventh-day Adventist Church to offer support for ministerial workers and their families. Visit the CMCS website for more details.
Deep Release
With a basis of Christian faith and spirituality, Deep Release offers some of the most innovative and exciting counselling training courses currently available in the UK. We train counsellors in the use of many different creative approaches, including the release of blocked emotions, Gestalt interventions, creative tools and pre- and perinatal psychotherapy (in-womb and very early trauma). We place strong emphasis on research, particularly in the areas of neuroscience, body work and trauma. A high priority is given to continuous professional development. Visit the Deep Release website for counselling support and training opportunities.
The Association of Christian Counsellors
ACC is the only Christian UK-wide counselling organisation holding an Accredited Register with the Professional Standards Authority. ACC:
Promotes excellence in practice and standards in counselling and training
Provides briefings, guidance and representation on any potential statutory developments that could affect the provision of counselling or pastoral care
Offers advice, support and resources
Provides high-quality, affordable training
Supports the work of Pastoral Care UK
Visit the ACC website for counselling support and training opportunities
Organisations for Emotional Health and Wellbeing
GENERAL COUNSELLING RESOURCES
Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC). Website: www.acc-uk.org
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Website: www.bacp.co.uk
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Website: www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org
UK Council for Psychotherapy. Website: www.psychotherapy.org.uk
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. Website: www.babcp.com
BEREAVEMENT
Cruse. Website: www.cruse.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends. Website: www.tcf.org.uk
Winston’s Wish: Supporting children in bereavement. Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk
Care For The Family: Bereaved Parents Network & Support for Those Widowed at a Young Age. Website: www.careforthefamily.org.uk
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
MIND: Charity promoting better mental health. The website contains a number fo information leaflets, advice section and sources of help. Call: 0300 123 3393 or Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind and Soul: Mental Health Friendly Church. Website: www.mindandsoulfoundation.org
Centre for Mental Health. Website: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
Depression Alliance information pack request line. Call: 0845 123 2320 or Website: www.depressionalliance.org
Bipolar UK: The Bipolar Organisation. Website: www.bipolaruk.org
No Panic: Charity to help those with panic attacks, phobias, OCD, anxiety disorders and tranquilliser withdrawal. Call: 0808 808 0545 or Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
Dementia UK. Call: 0207 697 4160 or Website: www.dementiauk.org
Alzheimers Society. Helpline: 0300 222 11 22 or Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Carers UK: Information & advice on all aspects of caring. Helpline: 0808 808 7777 or Website: www.carersuk.org
Premier Lifeline. Call: 0300 111 0101
Samaritans: 24-hour support to people experiencing distress or despair. Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
Living Life to the Full: A self-help programme that will help you to overcome your difficulties. It is based on the principles of CBT. Website: www.llttf.com
SANE: is a national charity that aims to improve the quality of life of those affected by mental health problem. Website: www.sane.org.uk
YoungMinds: Is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
ADDICTIONS AND SELF HARM
Alcoholics Anonymous. Call:0845 769 7555 or Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Drug Scope: database of local drug and alcohol treatment centres. Call: 020 7940 7500 or Website: www.drugscope.org.uk
Talk to Frank: Government run information & support line for substance misuse. Website: www.talktofrank.com
Adfam and Al Anon Family Groups: Provide help & advice to families affected by drugs & alcohol. Websites: www.adfam.org.uk or www.al-anon.org.uk
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics. Helpline: 0800 358 or Website: www.nacoa.org.uk
SelfharmUK: provides training and support across the UK. Website: www.selfharm.co.uk
Harmless: user led organisation that provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm, their friends and families and professionals. Website: www.harmless.org.uk
National Self-harm Network (NHSN): Survivor-led organisation supporting those who self-harm. Supports individuals who self-harm to reduce emotional distress and provides crisis support, information, resources, advice, discussions Helpline: 0800 622 6000 or Website: www.nshn.co.uk
YoungMinds: Information for both parents and young people, including podcasts, downloadable leaflet on self-harm. Parents information service: 0808 802 5544 or Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC): Information, advice. Sufferer, Parent and Self-Harm Helpline: 03000 11 12 13 or Website: www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk How to Stop Binge Eating in Three Unusual Steps - Glenn Livingston Phd.
Alumina: is an online programme for any young person aged 14-18. It lasts for six weeks and provides an opportunity to think differently about self-harm. or Website:https://www.selfharm.co.uk/alumina
The National Children’s Bureau (NCB): is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families. Website: www.ncb.org.uk
Rehab4Addiction - Rehab 4 Addiction is a UK-based addiction and mental health helpline. Supporting prople with issues of mental health and excessive drug and alcohol-use
Rehab Recovery - Creating Inclusive & Diverse Addiction Treatment for all
ABUSE SURVIVORS
Childline. Call: 0800 1111 or Website: www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC: Adult survivors - 24hr helpline 365 days a year. Call: 0808 8005000 or Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Be Mindful: details of local course, information. Website: www.bemindful.co.uk
Male Survivor: one of the few organisations supporting males. Website: www.malesurvivor.org
Survivors UK: For men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Helpline: 0845 122 1201 or Website: www.survivorsuk.org
The Survivors Trust: support/information/advice/local services. Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org
Help for Adult Victims of Childhood Abuse: comprehensive info re-addictions etc./recommended reading/section for family, partners, friends etc. Website: www.havoca.org
National Association for People Abused in Childhood: helpline no/postcode finder for local support/recommended reading and info. Website: www.napac.co.uk
First Person Plural: help for those with dissociation. Website: www.firstpersonplural.org.uk
Mankind: confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner. Call: 01823 334244 or Website: new.mankind.org.uk
VOILENT AND ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Hidden Hurt: website with advice and information about domestic violence. Website: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk
National Domestic Violence. Helpline: 0808 2000 247 or Website: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
Refuge: provides and support and has a network of safe houses for women and children. Call: 0808 2000 247 or Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA): works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Helpline: 080 8808 8141 or Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk
Women’s Aid: provides local support and national help and Freephone 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline. Call: 0808 2000 247 or Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Respect: provides help for survivors and perpetrators. Also has a Men’s Advice Line (for male victims). Male Helpline: 0808 8010327 or Website: www.respect.uk.net
Mankind: confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner. Call: 01823 334244 or Website: new.mankind.org.uk
MARIAGE AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Relate. Website: www.relate.org.uk
Marriage Resource. From the North American Division Family Ministry
Prepare Enrich. Website: www.prepare-enrich.co.uk
Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT): AFT is the UK’s leading organisation for family and systemic psychotherapists and practitioners. Website: www.aft.org.uk