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Support where you live

Find out what mental health support exists where you live in the UK and the Channel Islands, what therapy costs and how ViaCara helps.

ViaCara works online across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. Each place has its own mix of public services, free therapy and local charities. A place guide sets out what exists there, what private therapy costs and how ViaCara helps.

Start with the guides for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The city guides below explain local referral rules and costs.

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Therapy in Belfast

Find mental health support in Belfast, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Birmingham

Find NHS therapy and free community support in Birmingham, with local access rules and clear guidance on what different services cost.

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Therapy in Bristol

Find free NHS talking therapies and peer support in Bristol, with local GP access rules, referral options and guidance on therapy costs.

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Therapy in Cardiff

Find mental health support in Cardiff, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Edinburgh

Find mental health support in Edinburgh, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in England

Find mental health support in England, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Glasgow

Find mental health support in Glasgow, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Guernsey

What mental health support exists in Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, what it costs and how ViaCara helps you find the right person there.

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Therapy in Jersey

What mental health support exists in Jersey, what it costs and how ViaCara helps you find the right person to talk to there.

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Therapy in Leeds

Find NHS talking therapies and free peer groups in Leeds, with local access rules, referral options and guidance on therapy costs.

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Therapy in Liverpool

Find NHS talking therapies and local charity counselling in Liverpool, with access rules, free support and guidance on therapy costs.

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Therapy in London

Find NHS talking therapies and local peer support in London, with borough access rules, free services and guidance on therapy costs.

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Therapy in Manchester

Find NHS talking therapies and free peer support in Manchester, with local GP access rules and guidance on what therapy sessions cost.

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Therapy in Newcastle upon Tyne

Find NHS talking therapies and charity counselling in Newcastle upon Tyne, with local access rules and verified lower-cost options.

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Therapy in Northern Ireland

Find mental health support in Northern Ireland, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Scotland

Find mental health support in Scotland, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

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Therapy in Sheffield

Find free NHS talking therapies and charity counselling in Sheffield, with local access rules, referral limits and guidance on costs.

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Therapy in Wales

Find mental health support in Wales, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.