Emotional and mental support
British Association of Psychotherapists
The British Association of Psychotherapists is one of the longest established and largest independent providers of Jungian analytic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults and children in the UK. Their members work in the NHS, the corporate and voluntary sectors and as private practitioners. They have been training Psychoanalytic and Jungian psychotherapists for nearly 60 years.
www.bap-psychotherapy.org
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy provides a service which will enable potential clients to find a suitable counsellor with whom they feel comfortable, in their particular area.
www.bacp.co.uk
Cancer Buddies Network
Cancer Buddies Network is an online charity based support group designed to put you in touch with your cancer buddy so you can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with someone who knows how it feels. You can either chat 1-to-1 by private messaging onsite, or on our lively Forum. Whether you have experienced cancer yourself, or you are family, friend or carer, come and search for your buddy simply and safely on our dedicated website.
www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org
Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory aim to be the leading directory for counselling advice and information, connecting those in distress with the largest support network in the UK.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Depression Alliance
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression.
www.depressionalliance.org
Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good…Feel Better was set up by the Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and gained charitable status in 1993. Today, the Programme has the support of over 40 leading companies and brands in the Beauty Industry. It provides free skincare and make-up workshops to help combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment and, in turn, boost confidence and wellbeing.
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
Maggies Cancer Caring Centres
Maggie’s Centres are for anyone affected by cancer. They are places where people are welcome whenever they need us – from just being diagnosed, or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement.
www.maggiescentres.org
Mind
Mind provide information and support about mental health, campaign to improve policy and attitudes and, in partnership with independent local Mind associations, develop local mental health services.
www.mind.org.uk
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA)
PRDA is a patient-led group that aim to provide support for people of all ages suffering from pelvic radiation damage, and to campaign for better recognition of pelvic radiation disease, as well as improved facilities for treatment within the NHS.
www.prda.info
Samaritans
National organisation offering support to those in distress who feel suicidal or despairing and need someone to talk to. The telephone number of your local branch can be found in the telephone directory. Samaritans also provides a widely used e-mail service (not a chatroom but they endeavour to answer within 24 hours).
www.samaritans.org
Sane
SANE provides help and information to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers through SANEline and SANEmail.
www.sane.org.uk
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF)
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is a vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and a rapidly developing range of new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
The Royal College Of Psychiatrists
The Royal College Of Psychiatrists has a range of highly recommended leaflets covering topics such as Depression, Anxiety and Phobias, Sleep Problems and Bereavement. You can download these leaflets from their website.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Last updated: 26/08/2011
