Chris Ward

Crisis information

I offer pre-booked sessions only.

I DO NOT OFFER A 24 HOUR CRISIS SERVICE.

If you feel you need professional support outside of our session times, especially because you are feeling like harming yourself or anyone else, please contact a specialist crisis support service, such as those listed below:

  • Samaritans –  Call 116 123 (24 hrs)
  • Shout – Text ‘SHOUT’ 85258 (24 hrs)
  • HopeLineUK –  Call 0800 068 4141 (9am-midnight, for under 35’s)
  • NHS urgent mental health helplines – follow link to find your local service’s phone number (24 hrs)
  • ‘Safe Haven’ – available in some towns/cities for drop-in support (search online to find your nearest, or ask your GP for details)

If you have sustained an injury (including self-inflicted injury such as deep cuts or overdose), please attend your local hospital’s Accident and Emergency department, calling 999 for an ambulance if there’s any immediate risk to life.