Mallinder Counselling
Helplines
Sometimes things feel heavy between sessions, and reaching out for support can help. The organisations below are available if you need someone to talk to sooner.
If you ever feel unable to stay safe or are worried about your immediate wellbeing, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
National support organisations (A–Z)
Age UK Advice Line
Support for older people
📞 0800 678 1602
🌐 https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Beat Eating Disorders
Support and information for eating difficulties
📞 0808 801 0677 (adults)
📞 0808 801 0711 (under 18s)
🌐 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Childline
Support for children and young people
📞 0800 1111
🌐 https://www.childline.org.uk
Crisis (Shelter Crisis Service)
Help for people experiencing homelessness
🌐 https://www.crisis.org.uk
Hearing Voices Network
Support for people who hear voices
📞 0114 271 8210
🌐 https://www.hearing-voices.org
Marie Curie
Support for people with terminal illness and their families
📞 0800 090 2309
🌐 https://www.mariecurie.org.uk
Mind
Mental health information and signposting
📞 0300 123 3393
🌐 https://www.mind.org.uk
MindOut
LGBTQ+ mental health support
📞 01273 234 839
🌐 https://www.mindout.org.uk
NACOA – National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Support for children and adults affected by parental drinking
📞 0800 358 3456
🌐 https://www.nacoa.org.uk
National Self-Harm Network
Forum support for self-harm recovery
🌐 https://www.nshn.co.uk (online support only)
Papyrus HOPELINE
Suicide prevention for young people
📞 0800 068 4141
🌐 https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Refuge / National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse
📞 0808 2000 247
🌐 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Relate
Relationship support and counselling
📞 0300 100 1234
🌐 https://www.relate.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for living with mental illness
📞 0808 801 0525
🌐 https://www.rethink.org
SAMH / SANELine (currently paused, keeping link for info)
Mental health info and online resources
🌐 https://www.sane.org.uk
Samaritans
24/7 emotional support
📞 116 123
✉️ jo@samaritans.org
🌐 https://www.samaritans.org
Shout
24/7 crisis support by text
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
🌐 https://www.giveusashout.org
StepChange
Debt crisis and financial hardship advice
📞 0800 138 1111
🌐 https://www.stepchange.org
Stonewall
LGBTQ+ information and advocacy (no phone helpline)
🌐 https://www.stonewall.org.uk
SupportLine
Confidential emotional support
📞 01708 765200
✉️ info@supportline.org.uk
🌐 https://www.supportline.org.uk
Talk to Frank
Drug & alcohol information and support
📞 0300 123 6600
🌐 https://www.talktofrank.com
The Mix
Support for under-25s
📞 0808 808 4994
🌐 https://www.themix.org.uk
Victim Support
Support for people affected by crime
📞 0808 168 9111
🌐 https://www.victimsupport.org.uk
Women’s Aid
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse
🌐 https://www.womensaid.org.uk
YoungMinds
Support for young people's mental health
📞 Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544
🌐 https://www.youngminds.org.uk
Local Farnborough & North Hampshire services
Farnborough Foodbank
📞 01252 331 668
✉️ info@farnborough.foodbank.org.uk
🌐 https://www.farnborough.foodbank.org.uk
Hart Voluntary Action
Local support including counselling and mental health services
📞 01252 815 652
🌐 https://www.hartvolaction.org.uk
North East Hampshire & Farnham Talking Therapies (TalkPlus)
NHS talking therapies for anxiety, stress and depression
📞 01252 533 355
🌐 https://www.talkplus.org.uk
Step by Step
Support for young people facing homelessness & challenges
📞 01252 346 100
🌐 https://www.stepbystep.org.uk