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Counselling:

If you would like to find out more about counselling or to find a counsellor in another area please visit either:

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - www.bacp.co.uk

or

Counselling directory - www.counselling-directory.org.uk

 

 

 

Violence against Women

National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 - www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

National service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf

Women’s aid – www.womensaid.org.uk

Women’s Aid is a national charity working to support those who have experienced domestic violence. For further information visit their website or contact them on 0808 2000247.

Rights of Women – www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

Rights of Women is a UK voluntary organisation working to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights.
Advice line: 020 7251 6577 (Open Tuesday–Thursday 2–4pm and 7-9pm, and Friday 12–2pm.)
Sexual violence legal advice line: 020 7251 8887 (Open Monday 11-1pm and Tuesday 10-12pm.)

Email: info@row.org.uk

Rape and sexual assault

The Haven – www.thehavens.co.uk

The havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 12 months. They can help you to recover physically and emotionally from your ordeal. At the havens they help everyone, men and women, young people and children of all ages. For further information or to find your nearest haven please visit their website.

Rape and Sexual abuse support centre - www.rasasc.org.uk

RASASC offers a national help line on 08451 221331 and counselling and advocacy for female survivors in London.

Survivors - www.survivorsuk.org

Survivors provide information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. They also have a help line on 0845 1221201.

Advice, support and helplines:

Samaritans - www.samaritans.org
Samaritans provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. If you are in a crisis and need to talk now please phone the Samaritans 08457 909090 or visit their website.

Citizen’s Advice – www.citizensadvice.org.uk 

Mind – www.mind.org.uk

Mind is the mental health charity in England and Wales. They provide information and advice, training programmes, grants and services through local Mind organisations, in relation to mental health. For further information visit their website or call their information line on 0300 1233393 or legal Advice Line 0300 466 6463 9.00am - 6.00pm.

Victim Support Helpline - www.victimsupport.org

Victim support is a national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales. For further information visit their website or contact them on 0845 3030900 or 020 78963776. Helpline 9am – 9pm Mondays to Fridays.  

Shelterline - 0808 800 4444 - www.shelter.org.uk - help with housing problems.

Relate - www.relate.org.uk

Relate offer couples counselling, support and information for adults with relationship issues. For further information visit their website or contact them on 0300 1001234.

 

Helplines in support of families, children and adolescents:

ChildLine - www.childline.org.uk
Childline is a resource for under 18's to get help and advice about a wide range of issues. You can talk to a counsellor by phone 0800 1111 or online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards.

NSPCC Child protection helpline - www.nspcc.org.uk

Advice and protection for children and young people 0808 800 5000, or +44 203 222 4100.

Family lives – familylives.org.uk

Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. You can call them through their free Parentline. Call 0808 800 2222.

The Hideout - www.thehideout.org.uk

Website for children and young people to inform them about domestic violence and to help them identify whether it is happening in their home.