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These links will help you if you wish to know more about counselling in general, research a particular topic etc. Please note that these links are here in an effort to assist but we do not accept any responsibility for the contents of the sites.
ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA CARE
A lifeline to sufferers of all eating disorders and their families.
A resource for professionals, referrals to our counsellor database, training, affiliation, support.
Sufferer Support line: 01934 710679
Parent Support line: 01934 710645
anorexiabulimiacare
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP)
Professional Body www.bacp.co.uk
CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH
This website is dedicated to Christian mental health sufferers, carers and professionals. It is intended to be a valuable resource of information and mutual support to all Christians whose lives are impacted by mental illness.
It has in part been inspired by a Christian brother called Justin who suffered from Schizophrenia and sadly committed suicide towards the end of 2008.
www.christianmentalhealth.org.uk
If you would like to contribute an article or your experiences of Christian mental health issues, please contact us and remember to join our forum to discuss, share and encourage one another. To make contact follow this link.
CHURCHES CHILD PROTECTION ADVISORY SERVICE (CCPAS)
Since 1977, CCPAS (the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service) has worked with places of worship, children’s and youth organisations, families and individuals. It helps them to manage safeguarding effectively or to deal with the consequences of not having done so, often following incidents involving the abuse of children. CCPAS is the only independent Christian charity providing professional advice, support, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and for those affected by abuse.
Contact Details: Phone: 0845 120 4550 Email: info@ccpas.co.uk
Web site: www.ccpas.co.uk
GARY R COLLINS
The site of well known Christian Counselling author and former President of the American Association of Christian Counsellors. He has now moved more into the field of Coaching. Gary R Collins
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
Continuing the journey conference is an open temporary community, exploring continuity and tension between the world and church, nature and grace, psychology and theology. It provides a safe place to help integrate or explore spirituality and therapeutic practice.
CLINICAL OUTCOMES FOR ROUTINE EVALUATION (CORE)
A system for measuring and evaluation outcomes in counselling and other psychological therapies. CORE
CORNERSTONE
A London-based network of Christians with professional qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy.
CORNERSTONE INTEGRATED THERAPY
At CITherapy, we specialize in counselling children, and adolescents, particularly those who have been victims of trauma. Integrative therapy is offered, meaning that various models and therapies are used to meet the needs of the client. At CITherapy, individual counselling, individual or group supervision is offered, and training courses in PICT (Parks Inner Child Therapy). CITherapies is affiliated to The Penny Parks Foundation - providing training to aid resolution of abuse issues.
COSCA
Scotland's Professional Body for Counselling and Psychotherapy
COSCA
COUNSELLING DIRECTORY
This website is a support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use. You may find this site useful but we cannot guarantee that you will find a Christian Counsellor. www.counselling-directory.org.uk
COUNSELLING RESEARCH
A database of counselling research. Counselling Research
COUNSELOG
Counselog is a safe, secure and simple PC tool that enables you to record your counselling activities: Client sessions, supervision and training. In use by around 200 Psychotherapy and Counselling professionals. Before ordering, contact Counselog Sales for an ACC discount electronic coupon that will bring the price down to the level advertised in the Accord magazine. See our Website
CROSSROADS COUNSELLING
Crossroads Counselling works with adults on low income, in Tower Hamlets, who have enduring emotional and mental health issues. We also have two child therapists, working in house at a local primary school. We offer weekly, long-term, one hour counselling sessions. Through a relationship of trust and safety, we aim to help our clients recover from distress, pain and trauma and find ways in which they are more able to manage their lives and have hope for the future.
Website www.crossroadscounselling.org Phone 020 8981 8388
CWR - Waverley Training and Events
A Christian training organisation offering a CertHE/ DipHE and BA in Counselling (awarding body Roehampton University); a Waverley Certificate in Christian Counselling (level 3); supervision training; and individual insight training days that can be counted for continual professional development purposes. All these programmes are from a Christian worldview. More information
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Large site with some areas of interest for counsellors. Dept of Health
DSC ONLINE
Books and websites about obtaining grants and funding. DSC Online
ELLEL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
A non-denominational Christian mission organisation with a vision to welcome people, teach them about the Kingdom of God and heal those in need. Luke 9:11 Ellel Ministries International
HUMAN GIVENS COLLEGE
Psychology, Psychotherapy, Education. www.humangivenscollege.com Tel: 01323 811690
Fax: 01323 811486
INTO THE LIGHT
Offers support, information and resources for people who have been abused and for those that support them. Into The Light
LIFE COACH DIRECTORY
The purpose of this web site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need. Every life coach on the site who has a full profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to them, or is registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice, ensuring their professionalism. www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Part of the We Need To Talk campaign, which is a campaign by five leading mental health organisations to increase investment in and widen access to psychological therapies on the NHS. Mental Health Foundation
MIND AND SOUL
Exploring Christianity and Mental Health - Vision
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT UNIT (NMHDU)
succeeds the National Institute for Mental Health in England. Launched in April 2009, it consists of a small central team and a range of programmes funded by both the Department of Health and the NHS to provide national support for implementing mental health policy by advising on national and international best practice to improve mental health and mental health services.
Web site: www.nmhdu.org.uk
NICHOLASTON HOUSE
A Christian Retreat and Healing Centre offering some limited Conference facilities set in idyllic surroundings. Nicholaston House
PARKS INNER CHILD THERAPY (PICT)
The Penny Parks Foundation provides rapid and painless resolution of trauma & childhood abuse to the many victims worldwide through Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT).
POSITIVE OUTCOMES for DISSOCIATIVE SURVIVORS (PODS)
PODS raises awareness and provides education and information for people who suffer from a dissociative disorder, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). We also provide support directly to the partners of people with a dissociative disorder by phone, email, and in person. We can signpost towards other agencies and appropriate sources of help where they exist.
PODS provides:
PODS works in collaboration with other national organisations. PODS is run by Rob and Carolyn Spring, along with a team of other volunteers. Rob is training as a therapist and Carolyn is a freelance writer, speaker and trainer who has DID as a result of organised abuse.
Website: www.pods-online.org.uk
Email: info@pods-online.org.uk
Helpline Tuesday 6-8pm (or at other times by arrangement) on 01480 878409.
PUBMED
One of many databases of medical research with links to others from there. PubMed
SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Vast amounts of material about mental health and a huge links page for finding information. Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
SPIRIT CONNECT An organisation where churches, teams and ministries are working together for local and global transformation.
Spirit Connect
STILL WATERS COUNSELLING AND TRAINING We offer the general range of counselling which includes relationships, stress, loss, trauma, abuse and eating disorders.
http://www.findacounselloronline.co.uk
TEAM AROUND THE CHILD (TAC)
TAC offers training seminars and publications, promoting better early support for young children with complex needs & their families.
Contact information:
E-mail: peter.limbrick@teamaroundthechild.com.
Web site www.teamaroundthechild.com
Tel/fax: 01497 831550
Interconnections, Peter Limbrick, Parks Farm, Clifford, HR3 5HH
TRAUMA AND ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE
TASC provides a UK web-based resource for survivors of the whole spectrum of child sexual abuse (including extreme and ritual abuse) and for anyone involved in supporting them, including family, friends, therapists and churches. On the web site you will find resources such as articles on subjects such as memory issues, trauma, dissociation and recovery; links to other organisations and sites; a therapist search facility; a month-by-month training and events page; and an online bookstore.
Web site: www.tasc-online.org.uk
Email tasc@tasc-online.org.uk
TRAUMA AND ABUSE GROUP
TAG is a group studying and supporting work concerning trauma, abuse and dissociation. For details of membership, which includes a new bi-monthly newsletter as well as two copies per year of the TAG Journal, interact, please visit www.tag-uk.net.
To order interact, email newslettereditor@tag-uk.net.
THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY (UKCP)
Professional Body UKCP
TWO BY TWO TRUST
A Christian Counselling Service and registered Charity in Tunbridge Wells offering a support service for children, teens, adults, couples and families and working together with local churches, schools – both primary and secondary, doctors' surgeries, social workers, health visitors, youth workers, and any other organisations and agencies. Visit their web site: www.twobytwotrust.org.uk .
Phone 01892 539758 or Email: info@twobytwotrust.org.uk.
WALKING WOUNDED
Offering prayer support. Also have useful website links, articles and testimonies. Their aim is to unite Christians in helping those in emotional need and the broken, through the hope and love of Jesus. Walking Wounded