Resources
A list of directories, other services, books, etc., that might be useful.
Low-Cost Therapy Services (UK)
Crisis Services (UK)
Samaritans: call 116 123
(free from any phone, open 24/7)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM):
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.111 (NHS Emergency Mental Health Services)
999 (Emergency Services)
Therapist Directories (UK)
BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network)
Pink Therapy (LGBTQIA+)
YouTube
The School of Life Channel
Kenneth Sørensen on Psychosynthesis
Pop Culture Detective (Analysis of masculinity and misogyny in film and media)
Like Stories Of Old (Existentialism and philosophy through film media analysis)
Millennials Are Killing Capitalism (an anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist media project)
Specific Services
Black Minds Matter UK: Free, one to one, culturally appropriate talking therapy for the Black community
London Friend: 12 weeks of free counselling for LGBTQIA+ people
Hidayah LGBTQI+: UK’s leading Queer Muslim charity
Other Sites
16personalities.com to discover your Myers Briggs personality type and understand how you navigate the world.
ACE’s quiz to explore the impact of early life experiences on current health and well-being.
Self-Compassion Test by Dr. Kristin Neff.
Recommended Reading
My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem
This ground-breaking book explores racialised trauma and its impact on bodies, minds, and communities. Menakem provides practical somatic tools to address and heal trauma at an individual and collective level.
Everything is Workable by Diane Musho Hamilton
Drawing on her experience as a Zen teacher and mediator, Hamilton offers guidance for embracing conflict as a transformative opportunity. The book provides accessible tools for working with emotions, communication, and relationships.
Rest is Resistance: Free Yourself From Grind Culture and Reclaim Your Life by Tricia Hersey
An essential read from the Bishop and founder of The Nap Ministry, that beckons us reclaim our body as a “site of liberation”, recognising how rest is essential in the disruption of (and resistance against) capitalism and white supremacy.
Focusing by Eugene T. Gendlin
This classic text introduces Focusing, a body-oriented process of inner awareness and change. Gendlin’s method empowers readers to connect with their felt sense to unlock personal insight and healing.
Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Blending Eastern chakra systems with Western psychological frameworks, Judith presents a holistic approach to understanding personal development and healing. This book is an invaluable resource for exploring the mind-body connection.
Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair by Sarah Schulman
Schulman challenges the common tendency to conflate disagreement with harm. This thought-provoking book examines dynamics of power, accountability, and community responsibility, making it essential reading for those navigating complex relationships.