What is here
The local NHS team helps adults with low mood or anxiety. It covers Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan for people aged 18 or over. Ask your GP about a referral.
Cardiff Mind offers counselling in person, online or by phone. Most of its services are for adults.
SilverCloud offers online self-help across Wales for people aged 16 or over. It supports mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress. You can sign up yourself.
What it costs
SilverCloud is free. Cardiff Mind offers a free first meeting to discuss your needs. Its counselling has a fee.
Its low-cost service uses students who train as counsellors, with support from trained staff. A trained counsellor first checks whether this support suits your needs. Ask Cardiff Mind about the current fee and waiting list.
How ViaCara helps in Cardiff
An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.
The UK Crisis Resources page lists people you can talk to at any hour.
Thanks for your interest. We're not taking on new clients at the moment.
Looking for support in Cardiff?
We ask what matters to you, then find professionals who fit.
- I want to see someone in Cardiff
- I would prefer online sessions
- I need help finding free support
- I am not sure where to begin
References
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (accessed 22 September 2026). Cardiff and Vale: Primary Mental Health Support Service. Link
- Cardiff Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Cardiff Mind: Counselling. Link
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (accessed 22 September 2026). NHS Wales: SilverCloud. Link
