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Local Support
Bristol Talking Therapies
NHS Talking Therapies is a FREE service that provides short-term, evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression. Vita Health Group provides the local Talking Therapies services on behalf of the NHS to adults 16-years and over.
You can self-refer to this service by contacting 0333 200 1893 or via the online form
Womankind
Free or affordable counselling for women
- Call 0117 9166461
- Helpline 08454582914
Network Counselling
College Park Drive, Henbury. Contribute as much as you can afford. Tel 0117 9507271 from 9:30am to 1pm to arrange an appointment
Off the Record
Free counselling for under 25 years. Also have drop in service Monday to Friday at 11:30am
2 Horfield Road, Bristol.
Free helpline: 0808 808 9120.
UWE Counselling Service
Frenchay Campus. To make an appointment call: 0117 328558
Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy
Can offer long term psychotherapy on a means tested basis
Avon Counselling and Psychotherapy Service
Can provide a list of private counsellors in your area
Call: 0117 9304447
Wessex Counselling Service
Based in Frome but have premises at Orchard Street, Bristol.
First session £35, subsequent sessions £13 to £38 depending on income.
Call: 01373 453355
Bridge Foundation
Personal counselling at £25 to £40 per session depending on income. Child and psychotherapy service at £60 to £90 for two assessments, subsequent sessions at a reduced price. Also free family counselling for families in inner city area with children under 11 yrs.
Sydenham Road, Cotham.
Call: 0117 9424510
National Support
Moodgym
An interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practise skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Be Mindful
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program for improved mental health
Evolution Health
Effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and substance use. No waiting list.
Get Self Help
This website provides CBT self help and therapy resources
Thrive Talk
Discover a unique therapy platform tailored to your needs.
BABCP
Maintains a list of qualified counsellors in behavioural and cognitive therapies
Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
Can order self-help and educational books including CBT
Self Injury Support
TESS - Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm text support – 07800472908
Family Lives
A national helpline that parents can call for free advice and support
Call: 0808 8002222
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
CALM (Campaign against living miserably)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.
Other Resources
Books
- Mind Over Mood – by Christine Padesky. Workbook for anxiety and depression in CBT form.
- Overcoming Depression – By Chris Williams
- Overcoming Anxiety – By Helen Kennerley
- Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy – By David Burns
- Overcoming Insomnia & Sleep Problems – By Colin Espie
- Work Stress: The Power Of Doing Less – By Fergus O’Connoll
Apps
- Headspace – Free App that focus’ on mindfulness
Providing NHS Services
Greenway Community Practice
Greystoke Avenue
Southmead
Bristol
BS10 6AF
Telephone: 0117 959 8939