Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing 

It is important to take care of mental health at every stage of our life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. 
There is a range of services available that support many mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
  • Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Feeling alone
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress
  • Menopause
Below is a list organisations offering help:

Mental Health Emergency Helpline

If you need urgent help because you are worried that you might harm yourself or someone else
Call Mental Health Direct on 0800 995 1000 the number is free and available 24/7.

SAFE CONNECTIONS

For local support for people facing suicide visit: Safe Connections - local support for people facing suicide - NHS North East London (icb.nhs.uk)

TALKING THERAPIES

For free, confidential professional NHS service for people aged 18 years or over and access to expert advice and techniques please visit: 

Havering Talking Therapies Psychological Therapies service IAPT | Talking Therapies Team (nelft.nhs.uk)

Talking Therapies offer help to address problems such as:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety, phobias
  • Stress
  • Bereavement and relationship problems
  • Help for people experiencing panic attacks
  • Work and money worries
  • Sleeping problems
  • And much more.

LOCAL SUPPORT FOR HAVERING RESIDENTS

For information on mental health support available in London Borough of Havering, please visit: Mental health | Mental health and wellbeing | The London Borough Of Havering

HAVERING MIND

For advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem by Mind, visit: Home - Havering Mind

UNDER 18 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FROM KOOTH

For anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People, please visit: Kooth for Children & Young People - Kooth plc

OVER 55 - AGE UK - SILVER LINE SUPPORT

For free, confidential, 24-hour helpline providing friendship for older people visit: The Silver Line Helpline

LOOKING TO HELP SOMEONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES? 

If someone you care about is going through a difficult time, MIND offers advice to help you support other people - and to look after your own wellbeing too.

Visit MIND website on: Helping someone with a mental health problem - Mind

SUPPORT AT THE GP PRACTICE

Every practice within our PCN has allocated Social Prescriber that can discuss a range of social and wellbeing matters.

To find out more about how Social Prescriber can help and how to contact them please visit: SOCIAL PRESCRIBER AT GP

OTHER SUPPORT FROM NHS

There are many other organisations offering support.

For further resources and information visit NHS website on:  Mental health services - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

FREE OR LOW-COST COUNCELLING SUPPORT SERVICES

Anxiety UK

Tel: 08444 775 774,  SMS: 07537 416 905, Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk,Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

 

The Bereavement Trust

Tel: 0800 432 455

Website: http://www.bereavement-trust.org.uk

 

Karma Nirvana – Forced Marriage

Tel: 0800 5999 247

The Forced Marriage Unit

Tel: 020 7008 0151

 

MIND Infoline

Tel: 0300 123 3393

SMS: 86463

Email: info@mind.org.uk

Website: www.mind.org.uk

 

Men’s Advice Line

Tel: 0808 801 0327 (Mon –Fri 9am to 5pm)

Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Mankind

Tel: 01823 334 244

 

NHS 111 – NHS health enquiries

Tel: 111

Website (England): http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx

 

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Tel: 0808 2000 247 (free 27/7)

Handbook: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/the-survivors-handbook/

 

Papyrus – Prevention of young suicide

Tel: 0800 068 4141

SMS: 07786 209697

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

 

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123 (free from any phone)

Email: jo@smaritans.org

Website: www.samaritans.org

 

SANE

Tel: 0300 304 7000

Website: www.sane.org.uk:

 

The Mix – Essential Support for under 25’s

Tel: 0808 808 4994

Website: www.themix.org.uk

ORGANISATIONS WITH LOW-FEE CLINICS:

 

Association of Group and Individual Psychotherapy – Fairbridge Clinic

http://www.agip.org.uk/clinic

020 7272 7013

Trainees and graduates offering low cost psychoanalytic psychotherapy (fees £8 – £25). You will normally be expected to attend the Clinic twice weekly for a minimum of two years.

Area: N19, North London

 

Arbours Association

http://www.arboursassociation.org/reduced_fee_therapy.html

020 8340 7646

Low cost individual and group psychoanalytic psychotherapy for students and those on low income/benefits. £10-20 per session for twice a week therapy, subject to availability.

Area: North London, and other areas

 

The Association of Jungian Analysts

http://www.jungiananalysts.org.uk/reduced.php

Network of trainees and graduates offering reduced fee Jungian analysis.

Area: Across the UK (look at their list of practitioners) but mainly London

 

British Psychotherapy Foundation

http://www.britishpsychotherapyfoundation.org.uk/find-a-therapist/bpf-fee-structure

0208 438 2415

British Association of Psychotherapists. Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee Jungian and Psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Three times a week for reduced fee scheme.

Area: Across UK.

 

British Psychoanalytic Association

http://www.psychoanalysis-bpa.org/find-an-analyst.php

(0)20 3730 3300

The BPA Low Fee Service offers low-cost psychoanalysis for those on low incomes prepared to attend a minimum of four times weekly for at least two years. Enquiries are welcome from members of the public and referring professionals.

Area: London NW3 6QS

 

CPPD (UK) Counselling School

http://cppd.co.uk/therapy/

020 8341 4843

Humanistic and integrative psychotherapy. Trainees and graduates offering low cost counselling/psychotherapy.

Area: based in Hornsey, N. London

 

Centre For Freudian Analysis & Research (CFAR)

http://www.cfar.org.uk/clinic.htm

Trainees and qualified members offer low cost Lacanian psychoanalysis (£5-£20). You will meet a qualified shrink for an assessment first, and then will attend analysis from once to five times per week.

Area covered: London

 

Each Counselling

http://www.eachcounselling.org.uk

Talking therapies offered in several languages. Services include issues with: Drug and alcohol, mental health and trauma, Women affected by sexual or domestic abuse etc. Other services include employment, training and education support,

Telephone: 020 8577 6059
Telephone: 020 8579 4529
Fax: 020 8840 6178
Email: info@eachcounselling.org.uk

Area: Hanwell, Ealing

 

Farsophone Counselling Service

https://www.farsophone.org.uk/

Free Counselling for Farsi/Persian speaking patients

counselling@farsophone.org.uk

Phone: 02089512004

Mobile: 07914 965 511

Edgware, London, United Kingdom

 

The Gestalt Centre

http://gestaltcentre.co.uk/counselling-and-psychotherapy/

Trainees offering reduced fee Gestalt psychotherapy in central London

 

The Guild of Psychotherapists

http://guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk/psychotherapy/reduced-fee-clinic/

020 7401 3260

Trainees and graduates offering reduced fee analytic psychotherapy (1-2 times/week). Low fee clinic available to residents of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark at minimum fee of £5

 

Highbury Counselling Centre

http://www.wlm.org.uk/what-we-do/hcc

020 7354 4791

Email:  highburycounselling@wlm.org.uk

Graduates and Trainees offering individual Counselling/Psychotherapy, one year counselling contracts, reduced fee available for clients on low income/benefit. Sliding scale based on income if in employment. Minimum fee £10

Area: across London

 

Highgate Counselling Centre

http://highgatecounselling.org.uk/counselling/fees-and-registration

020 8883 5427

Low cost individual, group, couple and family counselling, 21 years old +.

Area: Based in Muswell Hill, N. London

 

Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education

020 7704 2534

http://www.artspsychotherapy.org

Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee integrative arts psychotherapy.

 

Institute of Group Analysis

www.igalondon.org.uk

0845 260 1780 or 020 7431 4431

Network offering group psychotherapy. Some therapists offer reduced fee spaces by negotiation.

Area: Across UK.

 

Institute of Psychosynthesis

http://www.psychosynthesis.org/html/regions/ukmap.htm

020 8202 4525

Network of counselling & psychotherapy trainees and graduates. Low cost available, usually with a student. Negotiated individually.

Area: UK wide

 

Institute of Psychotherapy and Social Studies 

Currently unavailable

Trainees offering low cost short and long term psychotherapy.

Area: N. and S. London

 

Iraqi Welfare Association

Offer counselling to the Iraqi community in Arabic

https://www.iraqiwelfare.org

 

London Clinic of Psychoanalysis

http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/clinic.htm

020 7563 5002

Low cost intensive psychoanalysis with a trainee. Four to five times weekly. From £5 per session.

Area: London and UK

 

Metanoia

www.metanoia.ac.uk

020 8579 2505

Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee counselling/psychotherapy. Minimum fee of £5 per session.

Upon contacting us you will be offered an initial meeting with a referrals co-ordinator. At this meeting we will discuss your needs: how much you can afford, your background, the issues that you are facing and the kind of therapy that you are seeking. If we feel we are able to help and you would like to proceed, we will then refer you on to the most appropriate therapist for you. Affordable therapy is offered by qualified psychotherapists and trainees and we do not currently have a waiting list. To discuss therapy please fill in the confidential form  (this is the preferred mode of contact) which you can find on the therapies page on the PA website www.philadelphia-association.com/therapy or call the PA office between 1pm and 4pm on 0207 794 8058. We will do our best to respond to you promptly.

Area: Based in W. London

 

Pychosynthesis & Education Trust

http://psychosynthesis.edu/counselling/low-cost-counselling/

020 7403 7814

Trainees  offering low cost  counselling/psychotherapy – £10-£30 per session

Area: Mainly London, but other areas possible

 

Refugee Therapy Centre

http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk

0207 272 7498

Trainees offering very low cost psychoanalytic psychotherapy. 2-3 times weekly commitment. Inter-cultural service.

Area: Centre is based in North London

 

Society of Analytical Psychology

http://www.thesap.org.uk

020 7435 7696

Jungian psychotherapy – recommended minimum £15 per session

Area: based in London; analysts and psychotherapists across the UK

 

 

VOLUNTARY AND CHARITABLE COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

 

BME free and low-cost counselling services

There are services available throughout the UK which offer free counselling specifically set up to serve the BME community. Many of them are listed here:

https://www.baatn.org.uk/free-services/

 

Brandon Centre

http://www.brandon-centre.org.uk/about/introduction-to-the-brandon/

020 7267 4792

Counselling and psychotherapy for young people aged 12 to 21. No fee.

Area: Across UK. The Centre is based in North London.

 

Centre for Better Health

www.centreforbetterhealth.org.uk

0208 9853570

Fees from £5

Area: based in Hackney, London. Takes referrals from outside Hackney

 

Chipping Norton Counselling Service

www.chippingnortoncounselling.co.uk

07827 692249

info@chippingnortoncounselling.co.uk

Accessible counselling and psychotherapy for young people (16+) and adults.

Fees are paid according to people’s ability to do so within an agreed range.

Evening and day time appointments.

All therapists accredited by UKCP.

Area: Oxfordshire

 

Community Counselling

http://www.communitycounselling.org.uk/

07547 893 700 or 020 8524 9711

A group of committed, professionally qualified counsellors providing a

low-cost high-quality service to anyone who would not otherwise be able to

access counselling. Minimum fee £6 per session.

Area: Based in East Ham (E. London)

 

Counselling Initiatives

http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/counselling-initiatives

020 8815 1962 admin@ci-charity.org.uk

“The specific client group we are responding to is that comprising the considerable number of people who are in mental or psychological distress which is adversely affecting their quality of life and functionality but not severely enough to attract statutory services in terms of high intensity or long term interventions. They will be on low or modest incomes, in temporary financial difficulty or receiving state benefits.”

Area: Low cost counselling in Haringey, Twickenham, Ealing and Walthamstow

 

The Drum

http://www.brandon-centre.org.uk/counselling/counselling-at-the-drum/

020 7336 0022

Counselling and psychotherapy for young people (12-21 years) living, working or studying in South Islington. No charge

 

Ealing Abbey Counselling Service

http://www.eacs.org.uk/index.shtml

020 8862 2164

“We have around 100 practitioners: up to 70 counsellors, who are either professionally trained or at an advanced training stage and all of whom give their time for free; up to nineteen supervisors who provide supervision in groups to our counsellors; and a team of up to 7 assessors who carry out a comprehensive assessment of new clients and match clients with counsellors as appropriate.”

Free/sliding scale according to income

Area: West London and S.E.

 

Elop

http://www.elop.org

020 8509 3898

“A holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and our core services include counselling and young people’s services. We can also offer training and consultancy for fellow professionals and those seeking to enhance their understanding of issues facing LGBTcommunities”.

 

The Havens

http://www.thehavens.org.uk/

Anyone in London who has been raped or sexually assaulted can come to The Haven. Women, men and children can all attend .Trained, experienced professionals can give you medical help and advice, counselling, practical and emotional support

Areas: Camberwell; Paddington; Whitechapel; South London; Central London; North London

 

Init2gether

www.meetup.com/Peer-network-Support-group-for-mental-wellness-Meetup/

“Are you lonely in London & around the UK? Do feel socially anxious, sad, alone, isolated, emotionally up/ down, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviours and feel unsupported by mental health or professional services? Feeling stressed at work? Do you need someone to talk to that can relate to what you’re going through? Do you find relationships or connecting difficult? Highly Sensitive, Intuitive, empaths and introverts also welcome.

This is a peer support network for those experiencing emotional, physical, social and or mental health issues. This also includes those working in the field of caring, carers (siblings, parents etc.) and for all interested in building a support network around them. We are all human and need support at times…I know I do.

 

Inner City Centre

http://www.icclondon.org.uk/about_psychotherapy.asp

020 7247 1589

Low cost individual, couple and group counselling/psychotherapy. Minimum fee £15 per session.

Area: London (City of London)

 

Metro

https://www.metrocentreonline.org/mental-health

“We provide health, community and youth services across London and the South East”

Area: London and SE

 

The Minster Centre

http://www.mcpcs.co.uk

020 7644 6242

20 Lonsdale Road

Queen’s Park

London NW6 6RD

Fees are charged on a sliding scale according to income.

Fees range from £45 – £10 depending on circumstances.

Assessment is £15.00

 

Mind

http://www.mind.org.uk

020 8519 2122

“Our local Minds support over 280,000 people across England and Wales. Their services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending.

Each local Mind is an independent charity run by local people, for local people. Each is responsible for its own funding and the services it provides, but all are affiliated to Mind.”

Many local branches provide free or very low cost counselling. Ring to find counselling provision in your area.

 

Nafsiyat- Inter Cultural Counselling Centre

https://www.nafsiyat.org.uk/

Talking therapies offered in several languages
Unit 4, Lysander Mews,
Lysander Grove
London
N19 3QP

Tel: 020 7263 6947

Fax: 020 7281 3074

admin@nafsiyat.org.uk

Area: North London, Archway

 

Refugee Therapy Centre

http://www.refugeetherapy.org.uk

020 7561 1587

“Our central purpose is to provide psychotherapeutic help for refugees and asylum seekers, especially children and families of recently arrived refugees who are having problems of adjustment.

The Refugee Therapy Centre offers expertise in the delivery of an integrated and user-friendly mental health service for people who have endured considerable trauma and forced displacement.”

Free and very low fee.

Area: Centre is based in North London. Open to anyone in the UK

 

Renew Counselling

www.renew-us.org

Offers low-cost counselling/psychotherapy to adults, children and young people in Essex

Area: Essex, centres in Basildon (01268 822 800) and Chelmsford (01245 359 353).

 

Re-Vision

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/re-vision-24556

0208 357 8881

Short and longer term counselling for those who are low-paid, unwaged or receiving benefits, self-referral.

Fees start at £10 depending on circumstances.

Area: based in NW London

 

Spiral Centre

http://www.spiralcentre.org/

020 7607 4403

info@spiralcentre.org

Short and longer term counselling and psychotherapy for those on benefits or limited income, self-referral.

Fees start at £10 depending on circumstances.

Area: based in N London

 

The Stress Project

http://www.stressproject.org.uk

020 7700 3938

Low cost counselling and complementary therapies for people experiencing mental health problems and living in Islington. Referral is via a Health Professional

 

Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships

http://www.tccr.org.uk

020 7380 1960

Counselling for couples and individuals having difficulties in their relationships. Payment by contribution on an sliding scale, negotiable

Area: Central London, Marylebone  

 

The Tavistoc and Portman NHS

Trauma service: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/care-and-treatment/our-clinical-services/trauma-service

Need to be referred by GP

Area: West London, Hampstead

 

Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists

http://www.wandsworthap.co.uk/low-cost-counselling.htm

Area: SW London

 

Waterloo Community Counselling

http://www.waterloocc.co.uk/CounsellingandPsychotherapy.aspx

Fees from £10 per session

Area: Based in Waterloo, Central London

 

WPF Therapy Kyle Low Cost Therapy Clinic

https://wpf.org.uk/wpf-therapy-open-kyle-low-cost-therapy-clinic/

“The Clinic offers subsidised places for long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy at £25, £15 and £5, for people earning less than £20k, £15k or £10k respectively.”

Area: City of London, London Bridge