British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - the professional membership organisation with helpful sources to find a counsellor, learn more about talking therapies and ask questions or make a complaint about your therapist


Counselling Directory - this directory has a list of professionally trained counsellors and therapists all over the UK

NHS - This NHS webpage has information to support those experiencing difficult times and information for those looking to help loved ones experiencing difficult times


Counselling can be a financial commitment but there are organisations that offer low fee or free counselling to individuals in financial difficulty in the SE1 area:

Waterloo Community Counselling

The Guild of Psychotherapists

SHOUT - If you are struggling to cope and need to talk,, Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK

Samaritans - Open 24 hours a day, the Samaritans offer a free helpline for anyone feeling in distress and needing to talk

CALM - Helpline for men experiencing suicidal thoughts, open from 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year

Papyrus - An organisation for those under 35, there is a free helpline for anyone needing support or information

Childline - Free telephone and online support for anyone under 19 to talk about whatever is troubling them. It is private and confidential and will not show up with the name on the phone bill.