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Free trauma & PTSD helplines in the United Kingdom

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Shout provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over text message. Anyone in the UK can text 'Shout' to 85258...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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Combat Stress Helpline provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text message (SMS). We are...


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Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone, text message (SMS), and online chat. We...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...


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National Suicide Prevention Helpline provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in the...


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The National Bullying Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support everyone, adults,...


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The Survivors Trust Information, Advice and Support Line is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and...


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Our online support sessions are run by: Trained and experienced LGBTQ online support volunteers MindOut’s LGBTQ mental...


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SurvivorsUK runs the National Male and Non-Binary Survivors Helpline for men, boys, and non-binary people in the UK who have...


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NSPCC FGM Helpline provides free and confidential support over phone. We exist to help everyone in the United Kingdom who may...


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No Panic Youth Email is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone. We help youth in the...


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LGBT Foundation helpline provides thousands of hours of support and advice to thousands of people every year. Are you in need...


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Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline offers support for anyone struggling after abortion. All of our services are offered...


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NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood...


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The Men Standing Up Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We are here for adults, the LGBTQ+ community, men,...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Towards Healing offers free and confidential support and information by phone, including a dedicated text line for people who...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Struggling with trauma and PTSD? Contact a free helpline in United Kingdom for support

Many people go through traumatic experiences in their lives. They are more common than you might realize. That’s why there are 19 helplines for people suffering from PTSD in United Kingdom. It can be helpful to know some of the signs and symptoms of PTSD:

  • Overwhelming negative emotions such as guilt, shame, sadness and anxiety
  • Flashbacks of a traumatic event
  • Continued negative thoughts about a traumatic experience
  • An uncontrollable replay of the traumatic experience in your mind
  • Feeling unable to cope with your daily life
  • Feeling on edge and finding it difficult to relax
  • Blaming yourself for what happened to you
  • Repetitive thoughts about how you could have changed or avoided the traumatic event

These symptoms are very typical for people who are suffering from trauma-related issues. The pain felt from traumatic events is very real, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.

The symptoms of trauma and PTSD can become overwhelming. Assistance is available in United Kingdom to help you unpack your experiences and begin making sense of them. You can feel seen, heard and understood through compassionate listening and support.

If you feel like you might need support with trauma and PTSD, try reaching out to a hotline in United Kingdom. It's free and confidential.