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Useful contacts
Other organisations
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
babcp.com
Information about cognitive behavioural therapy and related treatments, including details of accredited therapists.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Harmless
harmless.org.uk
Organisations providing information on self-harm and suicide prevention, as well as support for people living in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, or Derbyshire.
The Mix
85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a crisis messenger service, email and webchat.
National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
nshn.co.uk
Survivor-led online support forum for people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)
PALS service finder
Confidential advice, support and information about experiences of NHS care. Search local services using the PALS services finder. Or ask a doctor or healthcare professional for details.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected] (Email responses may take several days. This service will close from 26 April 2026.)
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm to 11pm every day).
Sane
0300 304 7000
[email protected]
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline.
Self-injury Support
(formerly BCSW – Bristol Crisis Service for Women)
0808 800 8088
0780 047 2908 (text support)
selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Information and support for women and girls affected by self-harm, trauma and abuse.
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
020 7014 9955 (option 3)
psychotherapy.org.uk
Professional body for the accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors in the UK. Provides online register of private psychotherapists. You can also make a complaint.
YoungMinds
0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)
85258 (text the word 'shout')
youngminds.org.uk
Advice and support for young people for their mental health. Also supports parents and carers through a helpline and chat service.
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