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BACP DIVISIONS
  Association for Counselling at Work | www.counsellingatwork.org.uk
  Association for Independent Practitioners | www.aiponline.org.uk
  Association for Pastoral and Spiritual Care Counselling | www.apscc.org.uk
  Association for University & College Counselling | www.aucc.uk.com
  Counselling Children and Young People | www.ccyp.co.uk
  Faculty of Healthcare Counsellors & Psychotherapists | www.fhcp.org.uk
HEALTH
  12 Step Treatment Centres | www.12steptreatmentcentres.com
'Offering care for drug addiction/alcoholism or any addiction related problems'
  24hr Fitness | healthandfitnessconsultant.com
Fitness guide and fitness tips from health and fitness consultant'
  Acne Assasin | www.acneassasin.com
  Acne Info | www.acneinfo.co.uk
  Acne Treatment | www.acnetreatmenthelp.com
  AcneHelper.com | www.acnehelper.com
Expert advice on the treatment and prevention of acne
  Addiction Network | www.addictionnetwork.co.uk
Extensive information on alcoholism and other addictions
  Admiral Nursing DIRECT | www.fordementia.org.uk
Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses working with people with dementia and their carers.
  Anxiety Disorder Treatment | www.anxietycure.org
'Anxiety disorders have a high impact on our daily life. On this site you can learn how to handle anxiety and ultimately cure it'
  Bath Pain Management Unit | www.bath.ac.uk
'Enabling people to reduce the impact of pain on their lives and influencing society's attitude to pain'
  Battle Against Bald | www.battleagainstbald.com
Follow Bosley Hair Restoration Patients Battle Against Bald at their Bosley hair loss blog, BattleAgainstBald.com, a blog documenting real battles against hair loss, which we take head-on (pun intended) by going through the Bosley hair restoration procedure. Disclosure: all procedures sponsored and performed by Bosley.
  Body Balance | www.bodybalance.org.uk
We are a complementary health centre and accredited VTCT training provider, offering holistic, sports and beauty training to over four hundred students per term, we treat two – three hundred clients privately per month in our clinic  and also run monthly development CPD workshops.
  Bowel Cancer UK | www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk
We are a registered charity dedicated to raising awareness on bowel cancer
  British Medical Association | www.bma.org.uk
A web-based resource pack for BMA members who have mental health and/or addiction issues. For the BMA homepage (non-members) click here.
  Bursitis.org | www.bursitis.org
'An accurate source of research information on Bursitis and treatment options'
  Click For Therapy | www.clickfortherapy.com
This is a free directory site where you can register and list you and your service, the site covers everything to do with alternative therapy.
  Comfort Corner Support Group | www.comfortandstrength.co.uk
'A UK Internet forum dedicated to helping sufferers of various mental illnesses'
  Complementary Healthcare Information Service UK | www.chisuk.org.uk
  Complementary Medicine Certification | www.aucm.org
A non-profit institution approved for degree-granting status offers Complementary Medicine Certification in the world's foremost natural forms of medicine and ancient healing arts.
  ConsultingHealth.com | psych.consultinghealth.com
  Eating Disorder Hope | www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Eating Disorder Hope promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing recovery. Our mission is to foster appreciation of one's uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause.
  Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center | www.edreferral.com
An international eating disorder referral organisation.
  Endometriosis SHE Trust (UK) | www.shetrust.org.uk
'Endometriosis education programme for complementary practitioners'
  Hands on Scotland | www.handsonscotland.co.uk

Hands on Scotland is a one-stop shop for practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people's troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem and promote their positive mental wellbeing.

  How To Get Rid of Stuff | www.howtogetridofstuff.com
Step-by-step guides for getting rid of anything and everything!'
  Leukaemia CARE | www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
Leukaemia CARE (registered charity no: 59483) Leukaemia CARE exists to provide vital care and support to all those whose lives are affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and the allied blood disorders, including the welfare of families and carers as well as of patients. Call the CARE Line on 0800 169 6680
  Mental Health Matters | www.mentalhealthmatters.com
  Mummy's Blue | www.mummysblue.co.uk
A website offering support and advice for those suffering with post-natal depression.
  National School for Children with Celebral Palsy | www.conductive-edu.org.uk
  NHS Information Authority: SNOMED | www.nhsia.nhs.uk
  Novo Vitae | www.zizzoo.com
'Novo Vitae depression community exists to help those suffering from depression'
  Pain Talk | www.pain-talk.co.uk
National discussion forum for UK professionals working in (or with a specific interest in) both acute and chronic pain management.
  Pink for a Girl | www.pinkforagirl.com
'Providing a community for women who would love to have children but are experiencing problems'
  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD | www.ptsdinfo.org
The Gateway to PTSD Information is a gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD) information and resources. Four national and international organizations are here to help, with articles, references, web-links, mini-courses, 800 phone access and pen-pal resources.
  Primary Care Electronic Library (PCEL) | www.pcel.info
'PCEL has indexed and classified over one thousand internet sites relevant to primary care'
  PsychHelp - Mental Health Support Group | groups.msn.com
  Raisingkids.co.uk | www.raisingkids.co.uk
Provides free information and advice to parents.
  SafeCosmetics.co.uk | www.safecosmetics.co.uk
SafeCosmetics.co.uk was formed in late 2005 to offer a unique reference point on safe cosmetics'
  SANE / SANELINE | www.sane.org.uk
0845 767 8000 open from 1pm to 11pm every day
  UK Self Help Directory | www.ukselfhelp.info
A website providing the phone numbers of over 760 UK self help groups and over 600 hyperlinks.
  WorldwideHealth.com | www.worldwidehealth.com
A health directory and information website
HELPLINES
  Alcoholics Anonymous | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
  British Pregnancy Advisory Service | www.bpas.org
  Haven Trust | www.thehaventrust.org.uk
A national breast cancer charity dedicated to providing a network of welcoming and friendly support centres for people affected by breast cancer.
Head office: 020 7384 0000
National helpline: 0870 727 2273
  Help the Aged | www.helptheaged.org.uk
  Redundancy Help | www.redundancyhelp.co.uk
  Sapphire | www.met.police.uk
Improving rape investigation and victim care.
  W.I.R.E.D. - Wirral Information Resource for Equality and Disability | www.wired.me.uk

Wirral Information Resource for Equality and Disability (W.I.R.E.D.) was formed on 1st April 2003 as a result of a merger between Wirral Association for Disability and Living Options Wirral.

W.I.R.E.D. is an organisation of and for disabled people and carers that provides a range of services to people, acts as an umbrella organisation for other local disability groups and promotes the inclusion of disabled people into society.

IAPT
  Improving Access to Psychological Therapies | www.iapt.nhs.uk
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL
  ADD/HD information | www.k12academics.com
  Adfam | www.adfam.org.uk
A national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance related family work.
Tel: 020 7928 8898
  Alive Programme | www.aliveprogramme.com
A programme geared towards those interested in personal development.
  American Mental Health Counselors Association | www.amhca.org
  Andalusian Retreats | ask-kat@terra.es
Therapeutic retreats and workshops for therapists
  Antidote | www.antidote.org.uk
Antidote is a pioneering organisation that seeks to shape a more emotionally literate society through its work with schools. It offers an online schools survey for SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning) and a learning network together with publications, training, conferences and consultancy.
  Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) | www.acto-uk.org
The professional association for psychological therapists who work online.
  Attention Deficit Disorder Resources | www.addresources.org
Over 100 articles written by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADHD. Plenty of information for parents too.100 plus links to ADHD-related websites'
  Beat - Beating eating disorders | www.b-eat.co.uk
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders.
  Beverley Lewis House | www.east-living.co.uk
Beverley Lewis House (BLH) provides care and supported housing services to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and the elderly.
  Beverley Lewis House | www.east-living.co.uk
Beverley Lewis House (BLH) provides care and supported housing services to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and the elderly.
  Bipolar & Creativity | www.moodchanges.co.uk
The personal story of an artist, manic depression and his art
  Bird Flew | www.birdflew.co.uk
Forum for non-resident mothers
  British Society of Gerontology | www.britishgerontology.org
'aims to promote the understanding of human ageing and later life through research and communication'
  Bully-Off | www.bully-off.co.uk
'A complete guide to stamping out bullying'
  Childless Stepmums Forum | www.childlessstepmums.co.uk
'A forum for stepmothers who (either originally or still) have no children of their own.'
  Children First for Health | www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk
We are a free general health information site for young people and families. Run by Great Ormond Street Hospital, the UK's leading children's research hospital, we provide authoritative and clinically approved advice from our child health experts on a broad range of health related topics.
  Children's Legal Centre | www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Promoting children's rights in the UK and worldwide.  The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
  Counselling in France | www.counsellinginfrance.com
  Counselling in Spain | www.counsellingspain.com
The Spanish Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Andalucia is a directory of therapists working within the talking therapies in Andalucia and Gibraltar, who offer a service in English.
  Couples Counselling Network | www.ukcouplescounselling.com
A national network of qualified counsellors experienced in couples counselling
  Depression Alliance Scotland | www.dascot.org
Depression Alliance Scotland (DAS) is the only charity based in Scotland working solely to help people with Depression living in Scotland.
  Divorce Online | www.divorce-online.co.uk
'Online divorce and separation resource for England and Wales'
  Dot Psychology | www.dotpsychology.com
Information and resources for psychological and professionals services'
  DrugScope | www.drugscope.org.uk
'The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs: our aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk'
  Eating Disorder Treatment | www.edtreatmentcenters.com
The Center for Healthy Living is a complete source for learning about: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge eating and the many treatment centers available for help.
  Emergency Childcare | www.emergencychildcare.co.uk
Parents can search for and book local nursery and childminder spaces online – or arrange for an emergency nanny
  Enable Together | www.enabletogether.co.uk
'Sharing information for independent living'
  European Association for Counselling | www.eacnet.org
  Family Mediation in Sussex Limited | www.fmisltd.co.uk
'All mediators are Legal Services Commission recognised and accredited members of the Family Mediators Association and work to its standards.'
  Fatherhood Institute | www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
The UK's fatherhood think-tank
  Good Schools Guide SEN | www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk
'Everything you need to know when setting out on an special educational needs journey'
  Grief Encounter | www.griefencounter.org.uk
Grief Encounter - Our vision at the Grief Encounter Project is that every bereaved child and their family in the UK get the best possible help, recognition and understanding following their loss.
  HealthDirectoryUK.com | www.healthdirectoryuk.com
'Health and medical directory and information on the web'
  HowTo.co.uk | www.howto.co.uk
Read free online books at howto.co.uk – over 150 books covering topics such as abroad, family and wellbeing, as well as an expert blog written by our authors.
  Internet Watch Foundation | www.iwf.org.uk
IWF provide a hotline for the public to report their inadvertent exposure to illegal content on the internet.
  Jewish Marriage Council | jmc-uk.org
The Jewish Marriage Council (JMC) is a not-for-profit organisation set up to provide sensitive support for Jewish individuals, couples and families
  Just Parents | www.justparents.co.uk
'Parenting and pregnancy advice for mums and dads'
  Learning to live with depression | www.kpchr.org
" A self-guided method for learning skills to overcome depression"
  Living Life To The Full | www.leisurevacancies.co.uk
" Living Life to The Full On-line is a powerful new life skills resource."
  Mediator Locator | www.mediatorlocator.com.au
A free national online Directory designed to assist lawyers, courts, and members of the public select conveniently located mediators with requisite expertise to assist settle disputes.
  My Family Care | www.myfamilycare.co.uk
My Family Care acquired BUPA Childcare last year – and since then the company has gone through a rebranding exercise.
  National Association of Widows | www.nawidows.org.uk
'A national charity offering support and friendship to widows and women who have lost their partners through bereavement'
  NLP Weekly | www.nlpweekly.com
An online magazine about practical uses of hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
  OHS Directory | www.ohsdirectory.co.uk
OHS Directory, the UK directory for occupational health and safety,
provides company profiles and information on occupational health
providers, services and products throughout the UK.
  Parentlineplus | www.parentlineplus.org.uk
'A national charity offering help and information for parents and families'
  Parents In Need Of Support | www.parentsinneedofsupport.co.uk
PINS is a Voluntary organisation working in Hartlepool to support families who are affected by their siblings Drug/Alcohol misuse.
  Person Centred Therapy (PCT) Scotland | www.pctscotland.co.uk
  Person-Person | www.person-person.co.uk
'A site advertising events and informing therapists in the caring professions in Scotland who seek personal and professional development'
  Pink Therapy | www.pinktherapy.com
The UK's leading private therapy organisation specialising in working with sexual minority clients'
  Psychology Directory | www.psychology-directory.com
'A psychology related information directory'
  Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago | www.psychotherapychicago.com
'psychology counselling by expert psychologists & psychiatrists in Chicago'
  Purple Youth | www.purpleyouth.com
'An online resource for professionals working with young people'
  Recovery Connection | www.recoveryconnection.org
Find Drug Addiction Treatment Programs that are confidential 24-hour Drug Addiction Treatment helpline.
  Respect | www.respect.uk.net
'Respect runs a phoneline for people who are abusive or violent towards their partners and are looking for help 0845 122 8609. This phoneline also provides information and advice to anyone who's concerned about their behaviour'
  Sandline Learning | www.sandline-learning.co.uk
Over 200 pages and features - full range of computer training courses on video and CD-ROM.
  Scottish Care & Information on Miscarriage (SCIM) | www.miscarriagesupport.org.uk

A counselling organisation based in Glasgow working with clients face to face and by telephone from all over the UK. Counsellors are trained to Diploma and MSc level.

Scottish Care & Information on Miscarriage (SCIM Counselling)
285 High Street Glasgow G4 0QS Tel: 0141 552 5070

  Scottish Care & Information on Miscarriage (SCIM) | www.miscarriagesupport.org.uk

A counselling organisation based in Glasgow working with clients face to face and by telephone from all over the UK. Counsellors are trained to Diploma and MSc level.

Scottish Care & Information on Miscarriage (SCIM Counselling)
285 High Street Glasgow G4 0QS Tel: 0141 552 5070

  Shared Care | www.shared-care.com
Shared Care is a free guidebook to help you find out about complementary therapies and the problems helped by each one
  Society Links - Society Directory | www.societylinks.net
  Special Friends | www.special-mates.co.uk
'This service has been developed by a team of Clinical Psychologists to support parents of children with disabilities'
  The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling | www.thefoundation-uk.org
The professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists who have trained and qualified at wpf Counselling & Psychotherapy'
  The Mental Health Social Worker | www.mhsw.org
The Mental Health Social Worker provides news related to the mental health field and allows press submissions from the public
  The Summit: Centre for Conventional and Complementary Health | www.summithealth.co.uk
The Summit, providing Counsellors and Psychotherapists with luxury consulting and treatment rooms to rent on an hourly basis. If you are a Counsellor or Psychotherapist looking for North London rooms, or a prospective patient looking for a Practitioner, please visit our site or contact us. All Summit Practitioners are insured, qualified and, where appropriate, registered with a professional body.
  The Survivors Trust | www.thesurvivorstrust.org
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella organisation supporting 130 agencies within the UK and Eire, working with male and/or female  survivors of rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse
  TheSite.org | www.thesite.org
A one-stop advice and information website where 16-24 year-olds can find support and guidance on a range of issues
  Tourettes syndrome information | www.k12academics.com
  UK Deeds Poll | www.ukdp.co.uk
Information and an online service for people wishing to change their name by Deed Poll in the UK. Applications can be made online or by post.
  Using Your Head | www.usingyourhead.co.uk
'A site to help women and people around them cope both practically and emotionally with living with hair loss'
  Volunteering England | www.volunteering.org.uk
Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. This web site offers a range of resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to those who want to volunteer.
  Volunteering England | www.volunteering.org.uk
Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. This web site offers a range of resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to those who want to volunteer.
  Way Foundation | www.wayfoundation.org.uk
Every member of WAY lost their partner at an early age. We run social groups across the UK and are growing all the time - there's probably a group near you.
  Work Relationships | www.workrelationships.co.uk
How should we deal with pushy colleagues, arrogant managers and timid employees? This site offers great advice on what to do in any situation
  Youth Access | www.youthaccess.org.uk
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people's information, advice, counselling and support services.
  Zentrum fuer Psychologische Information und Dokumentation (ZPID) | www.zpid.de
ZPID is the official institute for psychology information in the German-speaking countries.
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
  Bullying Online | www.bullying.co.uk
Help and advice for parents & pupils in dealing with school bullying.
  Bullying Project | www.bullying.org
  Lincoln Clinic and Centre for Psychotherapy | www.lincoln-psychotherapy.org.uk
  time to change | www.rethink.org

Time to Change is England's most ambitious programme to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems.

Our vision: To makes lives better for everyone by ending mental health discrimination

Our mission: To inspire people to work together to end the discrimination surrounding mental health

The material available on this website is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy does not endorse and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the contents of websites referenced by an external link.

 
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