6 options for professional mental health support:

Professional support

1. Your GP. A good place to start. They can refer you to a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or other support.
2. Psychologist. Try findapsychologist.com, eheadspace, or another online service or directory.
3. Counsellor. Often available through your school or uni, or other mental health organisations.
4. Psychiatrist. Available through GP referral if your condition is more serious or complex.
5. Mental health social worker. Available through local health organisations.
6. Peer worker. These are people who refer to their lived experience of mental health issues to support you. They often work in teams with other mental health professionals.