Useful Resources
Professional Organisations and Counsellor Registers
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
The BABCP is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy.
British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
The BACP is the leading accrediting body for UK counsellors and psychotherapists.
British Association for Sexual and Relationship TherapyBASRT is a national charity which has been established for over thirty years.
British Psychoanalytic Council
The BPC is an association of institutions, which comprise psychoanalysts, analytical psychologists, psychoanalytic psychotherapists and child psychotherapists.
British Psychological Society
The BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.
Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies
COSCA is the national, professional organisation for counselling in Scotland.
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals
The FDAP is the professional body for practitioners in the substance use field.
Society for Philosophy in Practice
The SPP is a professional organisation which aims to promote philosophical counselling, Socratic Dialogue, Philosophy for Children in particular, and the use of philosophy in general, as a way for all people to benefit from philosophical reflection in their lives.
The Association of Christian Counsellors
The ACC provides a register of Christian counsellors.
The College of Psychoanalysts
The CP-UK is a professional body for psychoanalytic practitioners in the United Kingdom.
The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling
The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling is the graduate body of WPF Counselling and Psychotherapy.
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
The UKCP is a comprehensive register of UK Psychotherapists.
United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners
The UKAHPP is a national accrediting organisation for all those who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology in their work.
Helplines
Alcoholics Anonymous
A company aiming to help those with an alcohol addiction through support and meetings.
Childline
A free helpline for children and young people in the UK, call 0800 1111 to talk about any problem.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Help and support for those who have suffered a loss.
Mind
The leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
Relate
The biggest organisation specialising in relationship counselling and support in the UK.
Samaritans
A charity available 24 hours a day offering a confidential listening service to anyone in distress.
Victim Support
A national charity that helps anyone who has been affected by crime.
Other Links
Association for Counselling and Therapy Online
A professional and user-friendly association of psychological therapists who work online.
Addiction Recovery Tools | Alcoholism and Drugs
Resources and tools for managing your life after treatment for drug or alcohol addiction.
AISSG
A resource for people with problems relating to the reproductive system.
Dementia care
Dementia Care Partnership (DCP) is a registered Newcastle based charity which provides local services for people with dementia.
Do You Panic
This site is dedicated to helping people who suffer at the hands of repetitive panic or anxiety.
Healing Well
This website contains information and resources on a number of diseases, disorders and chronic illnesses. Browse their online bookstore or speak to others in their forums and chat rooms.
Just Fight On
Find out more about workplace bullying and abuse. Just Fight On! is a voluntary organisation helping victims of workplace bullying. They provide a comprehensive website, interactive forums, online support, news service with more services planned.
Male Health
Fast, free independent health information on all subjects for men of all ages from the Men's Health Forum.
Maytree
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about someone who is, Maytree offers a short stay in a safe residential setting where you can talk, reflect and rest - and restore hope.
Medical News Today
Medical News Today gathers all the latest articles related to health news and medical news and present them to an international audience of health professionals.
MindFields College
MindFields College train over 12,500 in the NHS and other social services every year and have a comprehensive list of courses across the country.
One in Four
One in Four has offices both in Ireland and in the UK and work with women and men who have experienced sexual violence either as a adult or as a child.
ReaLife
ReaLife inspires people to discover and realise their potential. The organisation works with people who want to perform at the top of their game – both at work and at home. The professional coaches, trainers and therapists are highly trained and experienced in their specialist field, and they adhere to a strict code of ethics.
R U Bothered
The website for young people aged 13 - 19. Here you will find loads of links to some really useful info on issues like sex, drugs and alcohol, family and relationships and education and career.
Straight Partners Anonymous
Straight Partners Anonymous (SPA) is a support group for straight people whose partners are gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
The Bury Practice
The Bury Practice for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Bury St Edmunds, an association of professional therapists, offers individual and couple counselling, and individual psychotherapy, at several locations in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Together UK
A leading UK Mental Health Charity working alongside each person with mental health issues on their journey towards greater wellbeing.
WAY Foundation (Widowed And Young)
WAY offers support and friendship to young bereaved people, whatever their circumstances, however long ago their partner died.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is the key national charity in England for women and children experiencing physical, sexual or emotional abuse in their homes.
Youth Information
The National Youth Agency's information toolkit for young people and all those working with them.
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