Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. One way that you can look after your mental wellbeing is through receiving counselling support.
Here you will find information about counselling, including how to find and access organisations which are suited to your needs as a D/deaf person, whether you prefer to use Sign Language, SSE, written English, or to communicate orally.
Communication Style Available
BSL, Lip-speaking, SSE, English
Website
www.deaf4deaf.com
Area
UK wide
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You can self-refer by completing a self-assessment form which will be followed up with a free session to assess your needs.
Available via FaceTime/Skype across the UK and Ireland
Communication Style Available
BSL
Website
www.signhealth.org.uk
Area
UK wide online service
More Information
You can self-refer or ask your GP to refer you to this service
Communication Style Available
BSL, Lip-speaking, Loop system available, Deafblind manual signing
Website
thedeafcounsellor.com
Area
Dorset/Online Service
More Information
Available via Skype/FaceTime or face to face
Communication Style Available
Written English
Website
www.samaritans.org
Area
UK wide
More Information
Callers who are d/Deaf or who have hearing or speech impairments can contact us for support by email by using jo@samaritans.org or by using the Next Generation Text (NGT) service.
Next Generation Text is not specific to Samaritans and can be used on any telephone number. You can contact Samaritans in this way using your local branch telephone number.
Contact by:
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Text:07725 90 90 90
Communication Style Available
BSL via Video Relay service
Website
www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/deafzone/
Area
UK wide
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Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
Communication Style Available
BSL and English
Website
http://newlifecounselling.net/counselling-for-the-deaf/
Area
Northern Ireland
More Information
Counsellors working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients have Level 3 BSL.
If you are interested in accessing counselling or finding out more you can complete a referral online, email us on counsellingforthedeaf@newlifecounselling.net, or have someone contact the office on (028) 9039 1630.
Communication Style Available
Written English
Website
http://www.lifelinehelpline.info/page/lifeline-helpline.html
Area
Northern Ireland
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Text Relay: 18001 0808 808 8000
Communication Style Available
Website
http://www.deafview-counselling.co.uk/DV-services.htm#deaf
Area
North West England
More Information
Tel: 01768 896312 (voice only)
Mob: 07792 963 146
Skype: carriebee3
Communication Style Available
BSL/SSE/English
Website
https://www.womankindbristol.org.uk/1-to-1-counselling/
Area
Central Bristol
More Information
Email: info@womankindbristol.org.uk
Text: 07971345263
NGT 24hr service: 1800103454582941 or 180010117916646
Communication Style Available
BSL, English
Website
http://www.buntcounselling.co.uk/
Area
South Croydon
More Information
Private counselling
Contact online: http://www.buntcounselling.co.uk/contact.html
Or call: 07906 363 987
Communication Style Available
Website
https://www.chime.ie/services/tinnitus-counselling-services
Area
Ireland
More Information
Tinnitus Counselling Service
Tel: +353 (0)1 8175700
Email: info@chime.ie
Skype: Chime NFS
Text: 087 922 1046
Communication Style Available
Written English (Text)
Website
https://www.giveusashout.org/get-help/
Area
UK
More Information
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.
If you provide an accessible counselling service and would like your organisation's information added to this list, please get in touch with us at bda@bda.org.uk
