Links
Advice and Information
Careers Advice Learndirect is a nationally recognised brand for learning and is the larges e-learning network of its kind in the world.
Citizens Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
Community Legal Service Free, confidential and independent legal advice
Direct.gov Provides lots of useful information and access to forms on topics such as money, tax, benefits, motoring, education, employment, health and wellbeing, crime and transport.
National Debt Helpline Provides free, confidential and independant advice on how to deal with debt problems
Alcohol Abuse
Al-Anon Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Anti bullying
Bully on Line Advice and infomation on workplace, school and family bullying.
Anxiety
No More Panic This site provides valuable information for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Flying without Fear A site dedicated to helping you to find the quickest and a lasting way to overcome your fear of flying.
Black, Minority and Ethnic Groups
Asian Family Counselling Service Confidential counselling service for individuals, couples and families of Asian communities
NAFSIYAT Psychotherapy for clients from diverse backgrounds
Depression
Living Life to the Full An on line life skills course with modules that include; understanding why we feel the way we do, helpful and unhelpful thoughts and anxiety control.
Depression Alliance This web site contains information about the symptoms and treatment of depression
Eating disorders
Beat Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders.
National Centre for Eating Disorders The National Centre For Eating Disorders is an organisation set up to provide solutions for all eating problems, compulsive or "binge" eating, failed or "yo-yo" dieting, bulimia and anorexia.
Health Related Issues
NHS Direct NHS Direct delivers telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public
Healthcare in Berkshire provides details of all hospitals, walk in centres, out of hours clinics and Primary Care Trusts in Berkshire
Patient.UK Comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information
Department of Health Provides policy and guidance, news, publications and statistics
Cancer Counselling Trust Provides a free specialist counselling service for anyone impacted by cancer across the UK
Age Concern The UK's largest organisation working with older people
Terence Higgins Trust The largest HIV and AIDS charity in the UK
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
Stonewall Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people.
PACE Promoting lesbian and gay health and well being and offering low cost counselling
Pink Therapy A London based counselling practise working with sexual minority clients
Marital Relationship
Relate Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.
Domestic Violence Resource UK & International links, also US domestic violence handbook
Women's Aid Women's Aid is the national domestic violence charity that helps over 320,000 women and children every year.
Mental Health
Mind Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
Mental Health Foundation A leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems.
SANE Provides information and emotional support to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers.
Samaritans The Samaritans are always ready to listen to anyone who needs to talk.
Professional organisations
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
UK Therapy UK Therapy - provides information about various types of therapy, training events and therapy related articles
Stress
Stressbusting Provides lots of tips, techniques and suggestions for managing stress
Trauma
Assist ASSIST is a registered charity dedicated to offering confidential, emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by trauma.
Cruse Bereavement Care Offers a counselling service and practical advice after bereavement
Life Works Life Works helps people overcome addictions, compulsive behaviour and mental health issues
Young People
Childline Free helpline for children and young people
Daisy's Dream Daisy's dream offers advice and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who have been bereaved as well as their families.
Youth Line Free and confidential counselling for young people in and around Bracknell, aged 8 to 25 years. Individuals can self-refer or appointments can be arranged by parents.
Young Minds YoungMinds is committed to improving the mental health and emotional well being of all children and young people.
RD4U RD4U is a website designed for by young people. It supports people after the death of someone close.
Your Life, Your Future Booklet for young people on being in care and leaving care, what you should expect.