
heald therapy support space:
welcome, take a look around
Sometimes we need a little extra support outside of the therapy room.
This space has been created to share helpful resources, information and support services that you may find useful — whether you are currently in therapy or simply looking for somewhere to start for help with your mental health.
important: crisis support
If you are in immediate danger:-
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Call 999 for an ambulance;
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Go straight to A&E (if you can).
if you need urgent advice, but are not in immediate danger:
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Call NHS 111;
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Visit NHS 111 online;
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Contact your GP for an emergency appointment;
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Contact your local Mental Health Crisis Team.
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samaritans 24/7 crisis line - 116 123
who to follow on socials!
Social media can be overwhelming at times, but there are also some genuinely supportive, informative and comforting spaces online too.
Here are a few creators, therapists and wellbeing accounts that I personally enjoy and often recommend.
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Dr Julie Smith (@drjulie) — practical, accessible mental health content
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Dr Alex George (@dralexgeorge) — mental health, wellbeing & relatable life content
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Nedra Glover Tawwab (@nedratawwab) — boundaries, relationships & emotional wellbeing
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The Holistic Psychologist (@the.holistic.psychologist) — self-awareness & healing patterns
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Brené Brown (@brenebrown) — vulnerability, shame & human connection
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Matt Haig (@mattzhaig) — mental health reflections & relatable thoughts
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Dr Nicole LePera (@the.holistic.psychologist) — nervous system awareness & emotional wellbeing
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Dr Benji Waterhouse (@drbenjiwaterhouse) — psychiatry, humour & relatable mental health content
me! Heald Therapy (@healdtherapy) — relatable therapy content, mental wellbeing, overwhelm, healing & gentle reminders that you don’t have to have everything figured out.
Apps you need to try:
Calm
mindfulness, sleep support, meditation and relaxation exercises
Headspace
guided meditation, stress management and sleep resources
Hub of Hope
a UK mental health support directory helping you find local and national support services
Happify
activities and tools designed to support wellbeing and positive mental health
5 Minute Journal
a simple guided journaling tool focused on gratitude, reflection and mindset
helplines & organisations
below are a number of trusted helplines, organisations and support services that may be helpful for a range of mental health, wellbeing and emotional support needs.
please remember, you do not have to struggle on your own.
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SANEline (Mental Health Support) - 0300 304 7000
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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK (Suicidal Thoughts) - 0800 689 5652
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Text "SHOUT" - 85258 for Mental Health Support
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Childline (Under 19's) - 0800 1111
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Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650
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BEAT Eating Disorders - 0808 801677
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Cruse Bereavement - 808 8081677
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MIND Info-line - 0300 123 3393
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National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
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Talk to Frank - 0300 123 6600
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Young Minds - 0808 802 5544
fancy a read?
Sometimes the right book can help us feel understood, offer a different perspective or simply remind us that we’re not alone in what we’re experiencing. Here are a few reads around mental health, healing, habits and wellbeing that I personally enjoy and often recommend:
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Mind Over Mood – practical CBT-based tools and strategies for managing thoughts, emotions and behaviours
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? – accessible mental health advice, coping tools and emotional wellbeing support
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The Chimp Paradox – understanding the mind, emotions and behavioural patterns
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Anxiety Rx – understanding anxiety through both mind and body approaches
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Atomic Habits – small habits, routines and long-term behavioural change
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The Power of Letting Go – mindset, healing and emotional release
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The Body Keeps the Score – understanding trauma, the nervous system and how experiences can live within the body
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Attached – attachment styles and relationship patterns explained in an accessible way
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace – boundaries, people-pleasing and emotional wellbeing
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – a brilliant, human insight into therapy from both therapist and client perspectives
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The Mountain Is You – self-sabotage, healing and emotional growth