There are a great many websites offering information and services related to counselling, coaching, psychotherapy and self-help. The sites I have listed below are useful starting points providing background information on a range of issues:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy https://www.bacp.co.uk
- Transactional Analysis https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/transactional-analysis.html
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk//cbt.htm
- Self-help resources https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk
- Relate, help with relationships https://www.relate.org.uk
Wikipedia has descriptions of most counselling and psychotherapy approaches here
If you are in distress and need immediate help (UK only):
Samaritans
Contact a Samaritan if you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do. Call us any time, day or night. Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE. Call 116 123. See: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Childline – for children
You can talk about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call 0800 1111 or get in touch online: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Domestic Violence
Freephone, 24-hour Helpline – run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge: 0808 2000 247
Addiction – alcohol / substances
In the UK, Action on Addiction is available on 0300 330 0659. In the US, SAMHSA’s national helpline is at 800-662-4357.