Self-harm

Help & Support Contacts:

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Web: babcp.com
Information about CBT and other related treatments, as well as a list of accredited therapists.

 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Web: bacp.co.uk

Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. This resource also includes information and a list of accredited therapists.

distract

Web: nhs.uk/apps-library/distract

This is an app that provides information and advice about matters relating to self-harm.

Harmless

Web: harmless.org.uk

This is a user-led organisation that supports those who self-harm, as well as their friends and family.

 LifeSIGNS

Web: lifesigns.org.uk

This is a user-led self-harm guidance and support network.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Web: nice.org.uk

NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

 National Self Harm Network (NSHN)

Web: nshn.co.uk

This is a survivor-led online support forum for those who self-harm/have self-harmed/are struggling with thoughts about self-harm, as well as their friends and families.

Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)

Web: nhs.uk/common-health-questions/nhs-services-and-treatments/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service

PALS is a confidential advice, support, and information service on a variety of health-related matters. You can find them by searching on NHS UK or asking a doctor or healthcare professional for their details.

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA

Web: samaritans.org

The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers advice and support on a variety of matters.

Sane

Web: sane.org.uk

This is a well-known organisation that offers emotional support and information to those affected by mental health problems.

 Self-injury Support

Tel: 0808 800 8088 - Text: 0780 047 2908

Web: selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Information and support for women and girls affected by self-harm, trauma or abuse.

The Mix

Tel: 0808 808 4994 - Text: 85258

Web: themix.org.uk
Support and advice for those ages under 25. This resource includes a helpline, crisis messenger service, and webchat.

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Web: psychotherapy.org.uk

This is the professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors in the UK. This resource includes an online register of psychotherapists offering different talking treatments privately.

YoungMinds

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 - Textline: 85258
youngminds.org.uk – This is a well-known organisation that is committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, and young people; as well as offering support for parents and carers.

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