Changes Online Therapy
Dr Karen Williams
Online Therapy in the UK
Feeling in Crisis
I am unable to offer support between our scheduled sessions/email exchanges and cannot provide a crisis service, therefore online therapy with me is not suitable if you are feeling actively suicidal or at risk of harming others. If you begin to feel at risk of acting on any thoughts of harming yourself or others after we have commenced therapy, we will discuss what support might be appropriate for you to access and I can assist you in accessing such support. If you feel at high/immediate risk of acting on any thoughts to harm yourself or others it is important to access help urgently by:
- requesting an emergency appointment with your GP, or
- contacting NHS direct on 111, or
- attending your local A&E department/dialling 999.
Other services that people can find helpful are:
Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and they offer a safe space for you to talk anytime you like, in your own way, about whatever you are finding difficult. Their national freephone number is 116 123, you can email jo@samaritans.org or attend a local branch. Click here to visit Samaritans.
SANEline provides emotional support and information to anyone experiencing psychological distress. You can contact them from 4.30pm–11pm, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0300 304 7000. Click here to visit SANEline.
CALM The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) aims to support men in the UK who need to talk or find information and/or support. You can contact them from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also offer a webchat service. Click here to visit CALM.
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