Non-immediate local support
Speak to your GP or call 111 for help in finding the support you need.
IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies)
A free NHS service for people who are registered with a GP in Hounslow. They help with emotional difficulties like low mood/depression, anxiety, worry, stress, panic, attacks, low self-esteem and specific fears (phobias).
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk/our-services/adult/iapt/iapt-hounslow
To refer for this treatment visit your GP, alternatively self-refer on the self-referral page here.
Anchor Counselling
Face to face and telephone counselling for people registered with a GP in Hounslow. They help with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, bereavement and loss and sometimes just coping with life generally. Your GP can refer you to this service or you can self-refer on the Hounslow IAPT self-referral page here.
Tel: 020 8867 7660
Email: info@anchorcounselling.org
Website: www.anchorcounselling.org/individual-counselling
James’ Place
James’ Place helps men facing a suicidal crisis and supports them to find hope for the future. Their centre is close to Moorgate Station and supports men from across London. They accept referrals from GPs, mental health practitioners or voluntary organisations.
Tel: 020 3488 8404
Email: info@jamesplace.org.uk
Website: www.jamesplace.org.uk/
The Listening Place
The Listening Place offers face to face support for people who feel life is no longer worth living. It is somewhere individuals can talk openly about their feelings without being judged or being given advice. The local branch is in Hammersmith and they accept self-referrals.
Tel: 020 3096 7676
Email: referrals@listeningplace.org.uk
Website: https://listeningplace.org.uk/
Good Thinking
Good thinking is a digital site that supports Londoners to look after their mental health and wellbeing.
Qwell
Qwell is a digital site that offers free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing support including live chat with mental health workers.
Hounslow Youth Counselling Service (HYCS)
HYCS offers a free one to one counselling service for young people ages 11-25 who live, work or study in the borough.
Tel: 020 8568 1818
SMS: 0778 4481 308
Email: ask@hycscounselling.co.uk
Website: www.hycscounselling.co.uk
Kooth
Kooth is a free, anonymous online mental health and wellbeing service aimed at 11-25 year olds. It offers one to one online sessions with counsellors, chat forums and the opportunity to read and contribute articles.
