External Resources

Support line for dementia sufferers and their families/carers, Monday to Wednesday 9am to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Weekends 10am to 4pm.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Telephone: 0333 150 3456

Bipolar UK is a UK based user-led charity working to enable people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) to take control of their lives.

www.bipolaruk.org.uk
Bipolar UK Support Line: 0333 323 3880

Campaign Against Living Miserably. Suicide prevention hotline and live webchat. Live hours from 5pm to midnight.

www.thecalmzone.net

Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

Helpline for homeless young people, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Online chat Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

www.centrepoint.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 800 0661

A UK based helpline and website for children providing help & advice at any time for any problem: bullying, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, self harm, sex, pregnancy, and more.

www.childline.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 1111

Previously "Parentline", helpline for parents and families available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat Monday to Friday 1:30pm to 9pm.

www.familylives.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 800 2222

The NSPCC was founded in 1884 under a different name. Its aim is to protect children from cruelty, support vulnerable families, campaign for changes to the law and raise awareness about abuse.

www.nspcc.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Parenting Matters is an interactive, fun and highly effective online parenting course and community, based on the latest research.

https://parentingmatters.co.uk/

Helpline for victims of domestic violence, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Live webchat, Monday to Friday 3pm to 10pm. British Sign Language support, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm.

www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 2000 247

Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

http://www.samaritans.org/
Telephone UK: 08457 90 90 90
Republic of Ireland: 1850 60 90 90

If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, visit Befrienders Worldwide to find your nearest helpline.
www.befrienders.org

Helpine for LGBT+ people, available every day 10am to 10pm

www.switchboard.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 330 0630

Friendship and support line for older people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

www.thesilverline.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Young Minds is the UK's only national charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional well-being of all children and young people.

www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

The main aims of AADD-UK are raising awareness of ADHD in adulthood, advancing the education of professionals and the public at a national and local level in the UK to ensure that all adults with ADHD regardless of age, gender, health, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and religion have fair and equitable access to health, social, employment, and other services as needed, and to promote and support research in the field of adult ADHD.

https://aadduk.org/

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

www.ash.org.uk

ADDISS is the National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. They provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.

http://www.addiss.co.uk/

The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of our 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform our work. It was founded in 1979 as the Alzheimer's Disease Society.

www.alzheimers.org.uk
National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 11 22

Beat is a well known eating disorders charity, and their website has a lot of information that may be helpful.

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Book Therapy was founded and is directed by Bijal Shah, and offers individual and couple’s bibliotherapy sessions for therapeutic purposes and personalised book prescriptions that recommend literature to support adult's and children’s emotional development across a selection of genres. Book Therapy’s free A-Z of Book Prescriptions for adults and children are helpful resources too, together with their online training in Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health for readers, parents, mental health professionals, teachers, librarians and social workers.

www.booktherapy.io

Cruse is the leading bereavement charity, supporting people of all ages experiencing the loss of a loved one across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They offer one-to-one support with grief professionals and have many self-help resources on their website.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

An NHS-developed guide to becoming a new father with information on baby basics, support for your partner and how to access support for oneself.

https://thedadpad.co.uk/

Daska Hatton places a strong emphasis on the connection between mind and body in her treatment approach. In addition to individual sessions with clients, she also offers workshops for clinicians and both Craniosacral Therapy and Alexander Technique supervision.

https://daskahatton.co.uk/

Enjoy Education offers award-winning tutoring, home-schooling and educational adventures to create lifelong happy learners.

They opened their London office in 2006. Their mission: to partner with families on the journey to raising happy, resilient, successful young adults – the confident and engaged world citizens of tomorrow.

www.enjoyeducation.co.uk

Tel: 020 7352 8800

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. It gives grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.

www.familyfund.org.uk

Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. It is available for you seven days a week and you can live chat with a trained support worker or share your story on the forums. If you are unable to get through to Live Chat because of demand it is possible to email their team at parentsupport@familylives.org.uk.

familylives.org.uk
Family Lives Support Line: 0808 800 22 22

Health in Mind aims to provide accessible, up to date and relevant information on how to improve your mental health, to help people affected by mental health problems to acquire the self help skills, knowledge and information that can help in their recovery and to create social opportunities through activities of information, learning and reading for people affected by poor mental health, their families and carers.

www.yourhealthinmind.org

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.

www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

The Minded Institute (TMI) is a world leader in yoga therapy and yoga therapy training. Research finds that yoga therapy can support you if you are struggling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Attention and Focus and Sleep. Various trials have discovered yoga therapy has positive affects on the nervous system and in turn, the mind. On TMI’s website, you will find a directory of expert practitioners who can work with you in person or online.

The Institute of Health Visiting is A UK Centre of Excellence supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice. It was launched on the 28th of November 2012 to promote excellence in health visiting practice to benefit all children, families and communities. It has valuable resources within its 'For Families' pages.

ihv.org.uk/families

Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key. Kidscape has practical, easy to use material for children, parents, teachers, social workers, police and community workers.

www.kidscape.org.uk
Anti-bullying Parent Advice Line: 020 7823 5430

Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Nannies Incorporated is a leading international nanny agency with offices in London, Paris, Dubai & Dublin. Established in 1989, they place highly experienced career maternity nurses, nannies and governesses throughout London, UK, France, the Middle East and Worldwide.

With their international outreach and expertise, they are able to match exceptional nannies with households across the world, providing a tailor-made service that fits every family.

www.nanniesinc.com

0207 0383 757

Netmums is “a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much, much more. In just a few clicks you chat with local mums in our coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area - it’s all here, under one roof.”

www.netmums.com

The Overcoming self-help books offer courses of highly effective Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in book form. CBT is recommended by the NHS for the treatment of many emotional and psychological problems. Their authors are among the leading and best-qualified mental health experts in their field and the books are recommended to thousands of people by NHS psychologists (and us!).
Titles include An Introduction to Coping with Insomnia and Sleep Problems, Health Anxiety, An Introduction to Coping with Post Traumatic Disorder, An Introduction to Coping with Anxiety, An Introduction to Coping with Panic, An Introduction to Coping with Phobias, An Introduction to Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.

The rather longer and more detailed sister volumes have titles such as Overcoming Depression, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Worry, Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating, Overcoming Low Self-esteem, Overcoming Stress, and Overcoming Weight Problems. Many, many more are also published.

www.overcoming.co.uk

"The School of Life is a cultural enterprise offering good ideas for everyday life." It is a fascinating site offering a variety of programs and services concerned with how to live wisely and well.

www.theschooloflife.com

The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They have three centres that cover the whole of London, are a centre of excellence and their work is internationally recognised as gold standard in the field.

www.thehavens.org.uk

The UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) was established in March 2009 to provide support, education, research and training for mental health professionals working with adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). UKAAN was founded by a group of experienced mental health specialists who run clinical services for adults with ADHD within the National Health Service. The Network was established in response to UK guidelines from the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE, 2008) and the British Association for Psychopharmacology (Nutt et al., 2007) which for the first time gave evidence based guidance on the need to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults as well as in children; and in response to the relative lack of training and support in this area for professionals working within adult mental health services.

https://www.ukaan.org/

Universal Aunts provides men and women for short and long term residential work anywhere in the world, and short and long term daily work in the London area. Their services cover: Nannies, Mother's Helps, Proxy Parents, Child Escorts and Babysitters, Residential Companion - Housekeepers, Residential Couples, Caretakers and Drivers, Meeting and Escorting Adults and Children and other areas. Universal Aunts Limited is nearly 90 years old.

www.universalaunts.co.uk

The National Autistic Society exists to create a society that works for autistic people and their families.

https://www.autism.org.uk/

ADDitude collaborates closely with leading medical experts to publish accurate, clear, and authoritative content that millions of readers trust and share.

https://www.additudemag.com/

ADHD UK was founded in 2020 with a mission to help those affected by ADHD – either those that have the condition or people close to them: family, friends, employers, and co-workers.

ADHD UK is a charity funded solely from personal donations – of both time and money. ADHD is a condition that affects a significant number of people in the UK and, as every person is unique, it impacts individuals differently. We aim to help people navigate their life with ADHD, we want to reduce the stigma that some attach to those with ADHD, build awareness, and undertake or fund research that will have a meaningful positive impact on those with ADHD.

https://adhduk.co.uk/

Michaela McCarthy is both a busy counsellor, but also a psychotherapist, psychosexual and relationship therapist, clinical supervisor to other counsellors and psychotherapists, and an organizational consultant. Furthermore she is the managing director of the Awareness Centre providing psychotherapy both privately and under contract to many NHS patients through a number of GP surgeries in south London. Details of her practice in south and central London are available at the website link below.

www.theawarenesscentre.com

Telephone: 020 86734545

Dr Carolyn Barshall was born in Australia and studied medicine at the University of Adelaide. She moved to London in 1989 where she completed her GP training, achieving a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a member of the Faculty of Homeopathy.
She has worked as a GP in London for 20 years and has a holistic approach to patient care.

www.chelseageneralpractice.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7763 9135

Professor Ingvar Bjarnason offers a world-class service for the diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal diseases characterised by rapid diagnostic work-up using state of the art technology for diagnosis and staging, all married to the best research work and proven clinical practice.

www.ingvarbjarnason.com

Telephone: 020 3598 7215

The Child and Family Practice hosts a unique range of services under one roof. Members of the Practice are internationally recognised for their expertise in the psychological well-being and mental health of children, young people and adults. Our team includes leaders in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy and mediation for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

https://www.tcfp.org.uk

Dr Hallström has a particular interest in medico-legal work, specialising in psychiatric assessment of parents, especially where substance misuse is involved. He carries out occupational health assessments, employment tribunal work and personal injury claims. He occasionally takes on criminal cases of interest and complexity. He also provides reports in medical negligence cases.

http://www.hallstrom.co.uk

Dr Osman Hussain (BSc, MBChB, MRCPsych) is a consultant adult forensic psychiatrist and has been regularly providing expert evidence in matters at both Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court since 2019. He is on the staff of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King’s College, University of London. He has worked in the field of psychiatry since 2015. He is Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983, amended 2007. His specialist forensic psychiatry experience encompasses acute and rehabilitation units, prison psychiatry, female forensic psychiatry and high-secure forensic psychiatry at Broadmoor Hospital. He has completed training in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder. He has undertaken training in giving oral expert evidence, which he has done frequently.

Dr Hussain can be contacted via his email - dr.osman.hussain@protonmail.com

MyHealthcare Clinic provides high quality Private Medical, Dental and Specialist services for the whole family all under one roof.

With early and late opening times, same-day appointments, seven day a week opening and affordable prices, MyHealthcare Clinic has changed the face of private medical care.

https://myhealthcareclinic.com

Dr Georges Kaye has been running his private general practice, for three decades. The practice has forged professional and scientific links to many hospitals, institutions and practitioners, including some of the finest specialists in London and around the world.

The practice aims to provide thorough, caring and high quality medicine for the best interest of the patient. Dr Kaye is a General Practitioner with 30 years experience.

www.drgeorgeskaye.com

Tel: 020 7370 0920

Dermot O’Flynn was born and brought up in Ireland, the son of a GP in Cork. He is a registered General Practitioner with both a private general practice in Chelsea, London and also a busy NHS general practice in Herne Hill, London. As well as practicing as a family doctor Dr O’Flynn has a range of specific medical interests which are detailed in his website. Dr O’Flynn speaks Portuguese.

https://www.drdoflynn.com/

Telephone: 07932676831

Dr Debbie Street is a private family GP with over fifteen years' experience. She received her medical degree from Stellenbosch University in Cape Town with a special interest in ear nose and throat.

South Africa and its rich mix of diverse cultures posed a wide variety of challenges both medically and surgically. It has enabled her to not be phased by the unusual or awkward, and confirmed for her that her passion lay in family medicine.

www.streetmedicalpractice.co.uk

Tel: 0203 965 0556

Meghan Kelley is a highly experienced and skilled clinician holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Albany, a License in Clinical Social Work from the New York State Board of Education, and a Four Year Certification in Psychoanalysis from the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York, USA.

Meghan now supports the mental health of university students from around the world studying in the UK, offering psychotherapy and psychoanalysis both in person (in London) globally online. Her particular specialisations are in expat and study abroad experiences, relationships, body image, identity, and trauma.

https://meghankelley-lcsw.com/

The practice was founded in 1945 by Dr John Hunt, late Lord Hunt of Fawley. Described by the Royal College of General Practitioners as “one of the most distinguished GPs of all time” Dr John Hunt was a driving force in its foundation. He subsequently became the first honorary secretary and then the president of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He played a key role in helping form the role and standing of general practitioners in the UK.

Initially in 54 Sloane Street, the practice moved to 82 Sloane Street in 1968. His son, Dr Jonathan Hunt and granddaughter Dr Chiara Hunt both followed him into the practice. Dr Peter Wheeler joined 1981, Dr Mark Bushnell in 1991, Dr Patrick Ruane in 2007, Dr Iona Cobb in 2015, Dr Toby Dean in 2017, and Dr Russell Ward in 2018.

https://sloanestreetsurgery.co.uk

Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury MBBS MSc MRCPsych LLM is a UK Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with specialist expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people. Her training was undertaken at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Medical School, London and the Maudsley and Bethlem Hospitals. She provides neurodevelopmental assessments (ADHD and autism) for children and young people aged 7-17 years.

https://drgabriellependlebury.com/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry

An Instagram account run by one of our own eating disorder specialists, Dr Omara Naseem. It features her own infographics, links to other media work she engages in and general tips related to eating disorders for those suffering with one or supporting someone who does.

https://www.instagram.com/dr.omara.naseem

Run by one of one of our own clinical psychologists, Dr Ruth Ann Harpur, these accounts feature informational videos relating to relationships and narcisism.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/

https://www.instagram.com/drruthannharpur/

https://vm.tiktok.com

This account features good general mental health advice and information from psychologist, Dr Julie Smith.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNrCVmMR/

Advice and information on boundaries by NYT best selling author and therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab.

https://instagram.com/nedratawwab/

A youtube channel focused around relationships run by NYT best selling author and relationship therapist Ester Perel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/perelesther

This channel features videos on issues on narcissism and is run by psyhologist and Harvard Medical School lecturer, Craig Malkin.

https://youtube.com/CraigMalkin

Dr Kristin Neff, co-founder of the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion, provides useful tips and information regarding the practice of self-compassion.

https://instagram.com/neffselfcompassion/

CBT therapist Alieshia Cross provides general advice on coping with mental health challenges. Often drawing on her own experiences, many of her posts relate to the importance of destigmatising both physical and mental health struggles.

https://www.instagram.com/alieshiacross/

Therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright break down the psychology behind popular films and their characters and use this to provide tips on improving one's own day-to-day mental health.

https://www.youtube.com/c/CinemaTherapySolutions/

https://www.instagram.com/therapy_cinema/

Hallowell, Edward M. and John J. Ratey. ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood through Adulthood. Sheldon Press, 2023.

Barkley, Russell A. Taking charge of adult ADHD. Guilford Press, 2010.

Hallowell, Edward M., and John J. Ratey. Delivered from distraction: Getting the most out of life with attention deficit disorder. Random House Digital, Inc., 2005.

Ramsay, J. Russell, and Anthony L. Rostain. The adult ADHD tool kit: Using CBT to facilitate coping inside and out. Routledge, 2014.

More information and help is available at http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/helpadvice/problemsdisorders/adhdinadults.aspx.

A useful video from Kings College London on the neurobiology of ADHD can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?ve4r3xwj269_g

Beardon, Luke. Autism in Adults (Overcoming Common Problems). Sheldon Press, 2021.

Attwood, Tony. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Useful autism resources and training can be found at https://www.england.nhs.uk/learningdisabilities/about/useful-autism-resources-and-training

Agras, W.S., & Apple, R.F. (2008). Overcoming your eating disorder: A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating disorder. Oxford University Press.

Bryant-Waugh, R. & Lask, B. (2013). Eating Disorders: A parents' guide. Routledge.

Fairburn, C. (2008). Cognitive behavior therapy and eating disorders. The Guilford Press

Simpson, S. & Smith, E. (Eds) (2020). Schema therapy for eating disorders. Routledge

Scheel, J. (2011). When food is family: a loving approach to healing eating disorders. Idyll Arbor

Zerbe, K. (2008) Integrated treatment for eating disorders. W Norton & Co.

Glass, S. (2003). Not "just friends": Rebuilding trust and recovering your sanity after infidelity. Free Press

Johnson, Susan (2008). Hold me tight Little Brown and Company, USA

Hamill, M. (2022). How to Help Someone with Dementia. Welbeck Balance

Bolen, J. S. (2007). Close to the Bone: Life-threatening Illness as a Soul Journey. Conari Press.

Didion, J. (2005). The Year of Magical Thinking. Alfred A. Knopf.