If you need urgent help

Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.

If you cannot speak, use the Silent Solution: call 999, then press 55 when prompted.

• NHS 111 — for urgent medical or mental health advice.
• Local NHS Mental Health Crisis Team — search “NHS crisis team + your area”.
• Samaritans (116 123) — 24/7 confidential listening support.
• Text “SHOUT” to 85258 — free 24/7 crisis text line in the UK.
• Your GP — for urgent appointments or next-day support.

If you are supporting someone else in crisis, these services can also guide you.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, distressed or not sure what to do next — but it isn’t an emergency — you can still reach out to:

• Your GP
• NHS 111 (for advice outside surgery hours)
• Samaritans (116 123)
• SHOUT text line (85258)

You don’t have to be in crisis to use listening services — they are there for moments of difficulty too.

This website, my therapy services, and all associated content are not emergency or crisis resources. I cannot offer crisis intervention, same-day appointments, immediate replies, or 24-hour support. Messages sent via the contact form or email are not monitored continuously.

If you are at risk of harm, or concerned about someone else’s safety, please use the emergency and crisis services listed above.