Online Counselling and Support

MindFresh is an App and a website designed to meet the growing need for better communication and support in children and young mental and emotional healthcare. https://Mindfresh.nelft.nhs.uk

bigwhitewall.com - The heart of Big White Wall is its community of members, who support, help each other and share what’s troubling them in a safe and anonymous environment. The site is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can find support simply by logging on.

Elefriends is a mental health social network, managed by mind. It aims to provide a supportive online community for people aged 18 and over to chat about their lives, including any mental health problems, and just to be themselves https://www.elefriends.org.uk

Kooth offers emotional and mental health support to 11-19 year olds (or 25 with SEND). Young people choose an avatar and can have 'drop in' chats with a counsellor or therapist, book a 1:1 session, or talk to other young people anonymously https://kooth.com/

Mind provides advice, support and information on an extensive set of topics from sleep problems to suicidal thoughts. https://www.mind.org.uk/

The Mix provides support and information for the under 25’s on a range of topics including, mental health, substances, your body, relationships and others. Also has a free phone number: 0808 808 4994; and a Crisis Messenger service. https://themix.org.uk

Samaritans is a charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. You can call Samaritans free on 116 123 from any phone, 24hrs a day, 365days a year. You can also email jo@samaritans.org - someone will reply within 24hrs.

Live Well offers advice for improving mental and physical wellbeing for those aged 17+. Provides useful contact numbers if you are in emotional distress and require urgent support. https://livewellkent.org.uk

Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC. Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, call us on 0800 1111, send Childline an email, or post on the message boards https://www.childline.org.uk/