This is a working list of other services we are aware of. If you know of any we’ve missed, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. Please note that these are separate organisations with their own processes, including waiting lists, and you will need to contact them directly for support.

Children and Young People

Addictions
  • Insight Westminster – Local advice and support for young people affected by drug or alcohol issues.
  • Turning Point – Support with addiction, mental health, and recovery services.
  • Antidote – LGBTQIA+ specific drug and alcohol service.
Anxiety and Depression
Apps
  • Calm Harm – Helps young people resist the urge to self-harm with tools and activities.
  • Clear Fear – Cognitive-behavioural tools to manage anxiety and stress.
  • Blue Ice – Mood diary and evidence-based tools for managing self-harm urges.
Bereavement
Bullying and School Avoidance
  • Kidscape Zap – Bullying workshops for children and caregivers.
  • The Diana Award – Anti-bullying events and programmes for young people.
  • Define Fine – Peer support for families facing school attendance challenges.
Counselling and Therapy
Crisis, Self-Harm, and Suicide
  • Anna Freud Crisis Messenger – Free, confidential, 24/7 text message support for young people feeling overwhelmed.
  • DVIP for Young People – Support services for young people impacted by domestic abuse and crisis.
  • The Coves – Crisis alternative service offering non-clinical support in Westminster.
  • Papyrus – Suicide prevention support and advice for young people.
Eating Disorders
  • CNWL CEDS – NHS eating disorder service in Central and North West London.
  • First Steps ED – Early intervention services for families affected by eating difficulties.
Hardship
LGBTQ+ and Sexual Health
Life Skills, Mentoring, and Peer Support
  • Chance UK – Mentoring for children to build emotional and social skills.
  • Solidarity Sports – Mentorship and play-based programmes for disadvantaged children in London.
  • Treasure Boxing Club – Community outreach, short breaks, and school workshops.
  • Future Men – Mentoring for boys in Year 6 and 7-8 to develop emotional literacy and communication skills.
Neurodiversity and SEND
PTSD, Trauma and Abuse

Adult Services

Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Albany Trust – Provides counselling and psychotherapy services with a positive approach to sexuality and relationships.
  • Fresh Start Psychotherapy – Offers low-cost and subsidised counselling and psychotherapy in Westminster.
  • Help Counselling – Provides low-cost counselling in 18 languages, available in locations across West London.
  • Marylebone Healing & Counselling Centre – A Christian-based service offering counselling and psychotherapy in Marylebone.
  • The Awareness Centre – Offers a range of services, including counselling, psychotherapy, and relationship counselling, in Clapham, Tooting, and Marylebone.
  • The Low-Cost Counselling Centre – Provides low-cost therapy through the Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists.
  • The Minster Centre – Offers affordable therapy with senior trainees in integrative psychotherapy and counselling in Queen’s Park.
  • Third Age Counselling – Provides free, long-term psychodynamic counselling for adults over 50 in Chelsea.
Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention
Depression and Anxiety
  • Good Thinking – A digital and free mental wellbeing service provided by Thrive London, Public Health England and the NHS. It promotes proactive self-care for the 4 most common mental health conditions: anxiety, low mood, sleeping difficulties and stress.
  • Samaritans – Freephone helpline, 24 hours a day to support people going through difficult times. Phone 116 123 or visit the website.
  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Free, anonymous support to anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Trauma and PTSD Recovery
  • Woodfield Trauma Service – Provides treatment for refugees, asylum seekers and forced migrants suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  • CNWL Mental Health Services – Provides comprehensive mental health and wellbeing services with support for individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD.
Grief and Bereavement Support
  • First Hand – Offers tailored support for individuals and families facing challenges, including mental health crises and practical issues.
  • Hub of Hope – A comprehensive mental health support database connecting individuals to local and national resources.
Suicide Bereavement Support
  • Support After Suicide Partnership – A national network offering resources and support for those bereaved or affected by suicide, including connections to local services in London boroughs.
  • At A Loss – Provides a comprehensive database of bereavement support services, including those specific to suicide loss, helping individuals find appropriate support in their local area.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
  • London Friend – Provides mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling and group therapy, for LGBTQ+ adults across London. Specialist services include substance use support through the Antidote project.
  • Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – A confidential helpline offering listening and support for LGBTQ+ individuals on mental health, relationships and identity issues.
Mental Health Problems