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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
BACP is the largest counselling and psychotherapy organisation in the UK. It has an Ethical Framework for Good Practice by which its members are bound and has accreditation schemes for individual members, training courses and counselling and psychotherapy agencies. It aims to be the first contact point for those seeking information about counselling and psychotherapy and produces an on-line directory giving details of counsellors in local areas throughout the UK.
The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline is the national free support and information service for women, children and men in Wales who are experiencing or who have experienced abuse at the hands of someone close to them.It is also an information service for people who are concerned about someone they know, and for agencies that need information on the support available in Wales for adults and children.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Providing information and advice on many different mental health problems, as well as therapies and services. Our evidence-based, award-winning leaflets contains input from both patients and expert psychiatrists. We also have leaflets for carers and parents, and resources for teachers. Much of the information is available in other langages.
LifeSIGNS "Self-Injury Guidance and Network Support"
LifeSIGNS is a UK Registered Charity, run by volunteers with personal experience of self-injury. The organisation supports people who are affected in any way by self-injury within the UK and beyond. LifeSIGNS offers a number of free services including various publications and a newsletter, a moderated message board, and training for professionals.
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Founded by his family to commemorate Charlie Waller, The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust aims to raise awareness of the nature and dangers of depression, reduce stigma, provide training to primary care staff and encourage those who may be depressed to seek help.
