Counselling

If you or someone you know has health problems which are causing a concern, impacting on lifestyle and affecting relationships with friends and family, it may be helpful to talk to a trained counsellor.

Talking about your concerns may help you feel more in control of the situation.

You should speak to your GP who may be able to refer you to a counsellor via the NHS.  However, waiting lists can be quite long.

If you have anxieties about heart disease or following surgery you may find the following publications helpful;Caring for someone with a heart condition; Having heart surgery; Returning to work with a heart condition - which can all be orderded from our Publications section.  Please also see our information sheet Anxiety or depression after a heart attack or surgery in our Any questions section.

For further information:

The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP publishes directories of individual counsellors and counselling organisations through the UK.
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Website: www.bac.co.uk

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies  (BABCP) - provides information on how to find a therapist in your area.  They also produce information on depression, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias.
Tel: 0161 797 4484
Website: www.bacp.co.uk

Depression Alliance - provides details of self-help groups throughout the UK and produces publications on various aspects of depression.
Tel: 0845 123 23 20 (local rate)
Website: www.depressionalliance.org

No Panic - offers support and help for people who experience panic attacks, phobias, obsessive comulsive disorder and general anxiety.
Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 0545 open 365 days a year 10am-10pm
Email: ceo@nopanic.org.uk
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

The Samaritans - offers confidential emotional support for anyone who wants to talk to someone who will be supportive and non-judgemental. 
Helpline (24 hours): 08457 90 90 90 
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

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