You are not alone

Crisis support

Free, confidential help is available right now. You do not have to face this alone.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
Do not wait. You are not overreacting.

Please note Neil Atkinson Counselling is not a crisis service and cannot provide emergency support. If you are struggling to keep yourself safe right now, please use one of the services listed on this page. They are free, confidential, and some are available around the clock.

General crisis support

Samaritans

116 123 Call now

Free, 24/7, any phone. Email jo@samaritans.org — samaritans.org

Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258

Free 24/7 text support if you'd rather not speak. giveusashout.org

NHS 111

111 (select mental health option) Call now

24/7 urgent mental health support. Call 111 and select the mental health option. nhs.uk

CALM

0800 58 58 58 Call now

Free helpline and webchat for anyone struggling. Open 5pm–midnight every day. thecalmzone.net

Emergency services

999 Call now

If someone is in immediate danger. You are not overreacting. nhs.uk/999

Self-harm & suicide support

If U Care Share

0191 387 5661 Call now

Support for people experiencing thoughts of suicide and those affected by suicide. Phone Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. For free, confidential 24/7 text support, text IUCS to 85258. ifucareshare.co.uk

Mind

0300 123 3393 Call now

Mental health information and support. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm. mind.org.uk

Harmless

Email support

Support for people who self-harm and those who care for them. info@harmless.org.uk — harmless.org.uk

When you are ready, counselling can be a place to talk about what has been happening. You can decide whether this is the right time. Find out more about how I work.