Resources
Useful helplines and support services based in the UK
CRISIS HELPLINES
Papyrus
Suicide Prevention UK
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Rethink Mental Illness
NHS Every Mind Matter
LGBTQ+ SUPPORT SERVICES
Mermaids
YOUNG PEOPLE & BULLYING
Childline
0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)
Support with bullying, abuse, identity, and mental health
ARTICLES & BLOGS
Discovering more about email counselling
If you’d like to learn more about Email Counselling – I trained with Chloe Foster, Founder and Principal Trainer and her website is full of interesting information.
All things sex!
When I started delving into what makes us tick in our sexual world I was introduced to Dr Liz Powell’s work. Her website is a fascinating place to start, well to be honest, there’s so much to learn, read, ponder that I soon realised that I’d only just scratched the surface! She also has a great page containing recommendations for books, blogs and podcasts.
Navigating the complexities of relationships
Meg-John & Justin podcasts started back in October 2016 and stopped in December 2020. I love their down-to-earth podcasts, covering areas such as Bodies / Gender / Relationships / Sex / You. It’s aimed at adults looking to understand, improve and maybe rekindle their relationship with others and themselves.
What sex ed left out
If you’re a young person (14+) you might like to check out Justin Hancock’s website talking about sex, love and relationships.