Support & Services
BACP – A list of counsellors in private practice that are members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Counselling Directory – A professional directory listing counsellors working face-to-face, online and by telephone in the UK. These are counsellors in private practice
Counselling Directory in York – A professional directory listing counsellors working face-to-face, online and by telephone in York. These are counsellors in private practice.
Cruse Bereavement Support – Offers bereavement support.
IDAS – Provides support services to all those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Kyra women’s project – A charity in York which offers a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events to help local women make positive change in their lives Email: [email protected] Tel: 01904 632332
York MIND – Support and services to anyone experiencing mental health problems in the York area. Offers counselling (telephone, video and face-to-face) and various support groups and activities. Tel: 01904 643364
Qwell Counselling – An online counselling and well-being site for adults in York
Spurriergate Centre – Counselling service for adults based in the centre of York.
Survive – Specialist charity to support Survivors of sexual violence or abuse.
The Haven @ Clarence Street – For anyone aged 16 and over who is experiencing a mental health crisis, are in distress, or their carers, can come to The Haven – you don’t need a formal referral or appointment. Drop-in café: Mon – Friday: 6pm – 10pm, Sat, Sun: 12pm – 10pm. Tel: 07483 141310
UKCP – List of counsellors in private practice that are registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy
York St John Communities Centre – Offering affordable counselling to communities outside York St John University as well as support groups. Online self-referral. Donations for counselling.
York Women’s Counselling – Provides counselling to women in the York area. Donations between £15 -£30 depending on personal finances. Up to 20 sessions. Waiting list. Tel: 01904 652706
Mainstay York – Offering short term counselling, mentoring and other activities to support people with mental health issues. Email: [email protected]. Tel: 07823 322993
The Spurriergate Centre – Offering one-off listening sessions. Donations. Tel: 01904 629393
Serendipity Counselling – Fees charged, but reduced fees available for sessions with advanced trainees. Based at Heworth Golf Club, York. Email: [email protected]. Tel: 07403 307294
Andy’s Man Club York – A talking group for men. No registration/referral needed. Just turn up for a brew and biscuits. Mondays – 7 pm (not Bank Holidays)
Menfulness York – Supportive, inclusive group for men with a range of informal activities to join in with
QUELL – Free online messaging and counselling
SHOUT Text service – Text SHOUT to 85258 24/7 text support service
NHS Talking Therapies service (IAPT)
NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression
Offers self-guided help, online or telephone support, group and one to one support depending on individual circumstances.
GP Surgeries – Many GP groups now offer one to one counselling to patients. There may be a waiting list.
Crisis situation
If you are dealing with a crisis situation please visit the Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust crisis page for immediate help.
Samaritans – Available day and night. Call: 116 123
NHS Crisis Line (York and North Yorkshire) – Available day and night. Call: 0800 0516 171
Useful documents