While my counselling work focuses on ongoing support and reflection, I’m not able to offer crisis counselling or emergency care. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in urgent need of support, there are services specifically set up to help you through those moments — you don’t have to face them alone.
Below are some local and national services available to anyone in the South Yorkshire area, offering immediate emotional support and crisis care:
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or visit your nearest A&E department.
Crisis line for Rotherham.
📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
A confidential listening service for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
💬 SHOUT Text Service – Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free, 24/7)
Support via text if you're struggling to cope and need immediate connection.
📞 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58
Open 5pm–midnight, offering support for men and anyone in emotional crisis.
A non‑clinical, out‑of‑hours service offering immediate emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress.
📞 01709 360000
🌐 https://www.mhm.org.uk/rotherham-safe-space
A supportive, out‑of‑hours space for people who need urgent emotional support.
📞 01302 566999
🌐 https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/services/safe-space
Part of the Barnsley crisis pathway, offering emotional support and a safe environment for people in distress.
📞 01226 730433
🌐 https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/in-crisis
A walk‑in, out‑of‑hours crisis‑alternative service for anyone aged 16+
📞 07890 987 384
📧 sheffieldsupporthub.mhm@nhs.net
📍 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS
🕒 Mon–Fri 6pm–midnight, Sat–Sun 2pm–midnight
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24/7)
Support for women experiencing abuse, run by Refuge.
Respect Men's Advice Line- 0808 8010327
FRANK – 0300 123 6600 / Text: 82111
Confidential advice about drugs, alcohol, and substance-related crises.
Remember, you're not alone — support is available, and people are ready to listen and help.
If you’d like to arrange an initial assessment or ask a question, feel free to get in touch in whatever way feels easiest — call 07933 716273 or use the contact form on the right.
I don’t explore personal or emotional details over the phone, but I’m very happy to answer any practical questions you may have. I aim to reply within 48 hours.
All communication is confidential, and online sessions use secure Zoom Pro.
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