My Therapist UK is a directory that helps people find qualified private therapists across the UK. We are not a clinical service, do not provide crisis counselling, and cannot respond to emergencies. Our contact inbox is not monitored 24/7. If you need urgent help, please use one of the services below.
Crisis support
If you're struggling right now, you don't have to face it alone. The services below are free, confidential and run by trained people who want to help.
If you need help right now
Emergency services — 999
24/7
Call 999 immediately if you or someone else is in immediate danger or has seriously harmed themselves.
Call 999Samaritans — 116 123
Free · 24/7
Talk to a trained volunteer about anything that's troubling you, no matter how big or small.
Call 116 123NHS 111
24/7 · England, Wales, Scotland
For urgent but non-life-threatening help, including mental health support. In England, select option 2 for the mental health service.
Call 111Shout — text SHOUT to 85258
Free · 24/7 · Text
If you'd rather text than talk, Shout offers confidential support by text message from trained volunteers.
Text SHOUT to 85258Support for specific situations
Papyrus HOPELINE247
0800 068 4141Confidential support for anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person. Available 24/7.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58Support for anyone who is struggling or in crisis, open every day from 5pm to midnight.
Refuge — National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247Free, confidential support 24 hours a day for women experiencing domestic abuse, and for anyone worried about them.
Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393Information and signposting on mental health problems, treatment options, and local support. Open Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm.
Outside the UK?
Find a helpline in your country at findahelpline.com.