Below is a list of charities and organisations that you may find helpful if you are looking for support in any of these areas:
Addaction: a charity that provides a range of services to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. www.addaction.org.uk
BACP: The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists is a professional body representing counsellors and psychotherapists. They have a list of therapists by area. https://www.bacp.co.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care: A national charity set up to offer free, confidential help to bereaved people. www.cruse.org.uk
Infertility Network UK: a charity providing information, support and advice to people who are struggling to conceive. www.infertilitynetworkuk.com
London Psychotherapy Network: a network of qualified and accredited London-based therapists. www.londonpsychotherapynetwork.com
Mind: a mental health charity providing low-cost therapy, and campaigning to improve mental health awareness. www.mind.org.uk
The Minster Centre: an integrative psychotherapy training institution that offers low-cost therapy. www.minstercentre.org.uk
The Priory: a group of independent hospitals, specialising in the management and treatment of mental health problems. www.priorygroup.com
Refuge: a charity providing support, information and refuge to women and children affected by domestic violence. www.refuge.org.uk
Samaritans: a 24-hour helpline for people who need to talk to someone urgently. www.samaritans.org
UKCP: The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy is a professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists. They have a list of therapists by area. https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/
Book recommendations
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Embracing Uncertainty – Susan Jeffers
The 7 Habits Of Higly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
The Road Less Travelled – M. Scott Peck
Stop Worrying and Start Living – Dale Carnegie
Emotional Agility – Susan David
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead – by Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Paperback – Brené Brown
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert
