Counselling
If you or someone you know has health problems which are causing
a concern, impacting on lifestyle and affecting relationships with
friends and family, it may be helpful to talk to a trained
counsellor.
Talking about your concerns may help you feel more in control of
the situation.
You should speak to your GP who may be able to refer you to a
counsellor via the NHS. However, waiting lists can be quite
long.
If you have anxieties about heart disease or following surgery
you may find the following publications helpful;Caring for
someone with a heart condition; Having heart surgery; Returning to
work with a heart condition - which can all be orderded
from our Publications
section. Our Counselling Services
information can also be downloaded from our Publications section.
The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BACP publishes directories of individual counsellors and
counselling organisations through the UK.
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Website: www.bac.co.uk
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive
Psychotherapies (BABCP) - provides
information on how to find a therapist in your area.
They also produce information on depression, anxiety, panic attacks
and phobias.
Tel: 0161 797 4484
Website: www.bacp.co.uk
Counselling Directory
A website providing a support network of UK counsellors and
psychotherapists, with information on their training and
experience, areas of counselling, fees and contact details. The
directory is free, confidential and easy to use service.
Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Depression Alliance - provides details of
self-help groups throughout the UK and produces publications on
various aspects of depression.
Tel: 0845 123 23 20 (local rate)
Website:
www.depressionalliance.org
No Panic - offers support and help for
people who experience panic attacks, phobias, obsessive
comulsive disorder and general anxiety.
Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 0545 open 365 days a year
10am-10pm
Email: ceo@nopanic.org.uk
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
The Samaritans - offers confidential
emotional support for anyone who wants to talk to someone who will
be supportive and
non-judgemental.
Helpline (24
hours): 08457 90 90 90
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
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