Google in February 2010 gave 260,000 places to go when I copied that statement in and asked for UK answers only.
If, for whatever reason, you need to speak to someone right now please try the Samaritans at -
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Email - jo@samaritans.org
OR - http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk/
The Samaritans and Breathing Space are UK based organisations. If you are not in the UK the Samaritans International service is -
This is a free 21 step process download for survivors of abuse (Survivor to Thriver) It contains information and self help sugestions. Good information from a solid research and actual practice base.
http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/
Here computer Interactive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is available online. Anxiety, Stress, panic attacks and general Mental Health Unwellness can be assessed and helped.
PsychCentral is one of the Net's best information sources for mental health information, It acts as a reliable and accurate source of mental health information. Contains useful psychological assessment quizzes
The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists is the UK’s foremost professional counselling organisation. BACP participates in the development of counselling at all levels and is involved in Counselling and Psychotherapy at an international level.
On their site you will be able to - ‘Find a Therapist’ in your area, Look at the ‘Ethical Framework’ I adhere to, and view articles on counselling at the ‘Therapy today’ journal website.
This is a Canadian site. A more elaborate and professional site than my own with some very good explanations about ‘online counselling’ and excellent self help and tips sections.
Scientists and writers have long known about the therapeutic benefits of writing about personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. But besides serving as a stress coping mechanism, expressive writing produces many physiological benefits. Research shows that it improves memory and sleep, boosts immune cell activity and even speeds healing after surgery.
(Scientific American. June 2008.Article, ‘The Healthy Type’ by Jessica Wapner)