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The New Beginnings’ counselling service is a much-needed service in our revert community. My therapist was extremely knowledgeable and was able to understand my situation within half an hour of my first session.
Like with many reverts my issues were around losing friends and family members due to my conversion. In my sessions, she was very approachable and non-judgmental and I felt able to open up to her about everything I was going through. Since finishing my therapy with her, my friends and family have noticed a big change in me. I am able to understand my emotions and manage them in a better way and I feel a lot stronger and happier. I would highly recommend this service to anyone going through a difficult time whatever it may be.
Marie, UK
Wow! If I ever have enough money, I’m coming back to you! We only speak online and not in the room, you are on the spot.
Anonymous
New Beginnings offers counselling services with Muslim therapists/counsellors, so it’s all informed by our faith, which is really important when dealing with these issues.
Amanda, Cardiff
meet our wellbeing & counselling team
We have a dedicated team of qualified, BACP/COSCA-registered counsellors who can offer you the support you need on your journey.
Tazreen Chowdhry
Qualified Counsellor
Farrah Farooq
Qualified Counsellor
Jodie Wozencroft-Reay
Psychotherapist
Michelle Akgul
Psychotherapist
Nadeem Ishaque
Psychotherapist
Emergency Helplines UK:
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS)
Services for African and Caribbean heritage people.
Phone: 0161 226 9562
Website: www.acmh-services.co.uk/
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm)
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5pm)
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society – under 35-year-old only
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Mon to Fri,10am to 5pm & 7 to 10pm. Weekends 2 to 5pm)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30 to 10.30pm)
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 0845 769 7555 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
Support for those affected by drugs.
Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily 10am to midnight)
Website: www.ukna.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
Grief and loss support
Phone: 0844 477 9400 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Support for those affected by rape or sexual assault.
To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12 to 2.30pm, 7 to 9.30pm)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Victim Support
Support for people who have been the victim of a crime.
Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Beat
Support for those struggling with eating disorders.
Phone: 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (for under-18s)
Website: www.b-eat.co.uk
Mencap
Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and careers.
Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.mencap.org.uk
Family Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting including dealing with bullying.
Phone: 0808 800 2222 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 9pm. Sat to Sun, 10am to 3pm)
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Switchboard
Support for those identifying as LGBTQ+
Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am – 10pm every day) Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
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