Sometimes life feels too overwhelming to sit down and explore your emotions — and that’s completely understandable.
You may be facing housing difficulties, food insecurity, or financial stress that makes it hard to focus on your emotional wellbeing. This doesn’t mean you don’t deserve support — it simply means counselling might not feel like the right fit right now. And that’s okay.
It’s important to meet your basic needs first — the foundation of safety, shelter, food, and stability (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) — before beginning therapeutic work.
If you're currently navigating a crisis, there are also dedicated crisis services listed on my Crisis Support page.
Below, you’ll find some helpful local and national links offering support with housing, food, finances, mental health groups, and more. I hope these resources help create space for you to care for yourself in ways that feel manageable.
Kirklees Housing Solutions
For anyone at risk of homelessness or sofa surfing.
Calderdale Housing Options Team
Help with homelessness, temporary housing, or housing emergencies.
The Welcome Centre – Huddersfield
Practical help with essential household items, food packs and referrals.
Calderdale SmartMove
Support with safe housing and access to essentials for vulnerable people.
Trussell Trust Food Banks
Find a food bank near you.
The Welcome Centre – Huddersfield
📍Lord Street, HD1
Citizens Advice Kirklees
Support with benefits, budgeting, legal matters and more.
Citizens Advice Calderdale
StepChange Debt Charity (National)
Free debt help and advice.
Home-Start Kirklees
Support for families with young children facing difficult times.
Noah’s Ark Centre – Halifax
Affordable family support and counselling, including financial wellbeing.
Support to Recovery (S2R) – Huddersfield
Creative wellbeing workshops and community groups.
Healthy Minds – Calderdale
Free courses and groups supporting mental health and resilience.
If you’re unsure which service might be right for you, or you’d like help navigating the options, feel free to mention it during our consultation or drop me a message. You're not alone — and support is out there.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07933716273 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
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