Mental Health Resources

At Walled Garden Counselling, I recognise that there may be times when you need support more urgently than a scheduled counselling session can provide.

This page contains information about crisis services, mental health support organisations, and LGBTQ+ resources available throughout the United Kingdom.

Please note that Walled Garden Counselling is not a crisis or emergency service. If you require immediate support, please do not contact me. Instead, contact the appropriate service below.

If You Are In Immediate Danger

If you believe that you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, or if there is a life-threatening emergency:

Call 999 immediately

or

Attend your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

Mental health emergencies are emergencies, and it is always appropriate to seek urgent help when safety is at risk.

If You Need Urgent Mental Health Support

If you need urgent help for your mental health but there is no immediate danger to life:

Call NHS 111 and select the Mental Health option

NHS 111 can connect you with trained mental health professionals who can assess your situation and help you access appropriate support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If You Need Someone To Talk To Right Now

Samaritans is a free, confidential listening service available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Call: 116 123

Samaritans is available to anyone who is struggling, distressed, overwhelmed, or simply needs someone to listen.

Helplines & Other Community Resources

LGBT Switchboard - If you would like to speak to an LGBT helpline Switchboard is open 7 days a week 10am – 10pm on 0800 0119 100. They also have an instant messaging service, which you can access through their website.

The LGBT Foundation - has a Helpline and you can talk about mental health, coming out, isolation and loneliness, and if you are questioning your gender identity.  You can call on 0345 330 3030 (weekdays 9am-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am-5.30pm) or email: helpline@lgbt.foundation 

London Friend - Free counselling services, support groups, and community support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Galop - For LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse call the Galop helpline on 0800 999 5428 or email help@galop.org.uk.

Mermaids - Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse young people, as well as their families and supporters.

MyTransGP - community-run UK resource where trans people can search for nearby GP practices and read/leave reviews about how supportive they are to help others make more informed choices.

Shout - A free, confidential text support service available 24/7. Text: SHOUT to 85258

Stonewall - Information, education, and resources supporting LGBTQ+ communities across the UK.

Mind - Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. You can call them on 0300 123 3393. They also have an LGBT specific support site called MindOut.

Drugs and Alcohol - If you have a query relating to drugs and alcohol you can contact the London Friend Antidote team at antidote@londonfriend.org.uk.

You can also visit the Rehab 4 Addiction website, which is an advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction.

Sexual Health - If you would like to talk someone about sexual health over the phone, please call the National Sexual Health Helpline from 9am to 8pm: 0300 123 7123.

Suicide Prevention - If you are having thoughts about taking your own life, and feel that you are a risk to yourself then you can contact Maytree, who offer a helpline and a safe space to stay (for up to 4 nights). You can contact Maytree on 020 7263 7070.

CALM - Support for anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health, including suicidal thoughts.

Grief Encounter - If you are a bereaved child or young person in need of support, you can call Grief Encounter's Grieftalk Helpline from 9am-9pm Monday to Friday on 0808 802 0111.

A Note From Walled Garden Counselling

Seeking support can feel difficult, particularly during periods of distress or uncertainty. If you are struggling, you do not need to carry that alone. Whether you reach out to a trusted person, a helpline, your GP, NHS services, or another source of support, help is available.

If you are considering working together through counselling and would like to explore whether the practice may be a good fit for your needs, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange a complimentary consultation.