If you find yourself in a challenging emotional situation and need to speak to a trained counsellor, calling a helpline, crisis line or a suicide hotline allows you to talk, to be heard and get sound advice. You are not alone.
This list of helplines, crisis lines and suicide hotlines are available in the UK and Ireland. Some cover specific issues. Please choose one and call the appropriate number. The person who answers will listen to you. In the very unlikely event that they can't help you, they will be able to direct you to the right place.
Therapy Route is a platform that also helps you to find a counsellor or therapist located near you. The professionals* listed cover many areas of expertise and specialisms. The website has a section that explains what each specialism is and the different ways a practitioner can help you. There is also advice on how to choose a practitioner.
