Accessing support

For information on how you can be referred please see specific Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) service information (as this differs between CHP services).
- Cancer Care
- Chronic Pain
- General Medicine
- Haematology
- Post Covid
- Respiratory Medicine
- Women's Health
If you are not under the care of any of our Clinical Health Psychology services, please check with the team who oversee your health condition (which may be another hospital, another community team or your GP) to see what other psychological support may be available to you.
Alternatively, you can contact your local ‘Talking Therapies’ service to request a self-referral if your difficulties are related to anxiety and/or depression. Local services include Haringey Talking Therapies, iCope (Islington), Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies. You can check if your GP is outside of these boroughs.
If you are in need of immediate mental health help, please either book an urgent GP appointment, call 999, attend your nearest Accident and Emergency department or mental health crisis centre. For example - The Highgate Mental Health Centre (Highgate West), Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5JG.
Helplines
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123
Hours: 24 hours a day
Confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to.
Tel: 116 123
Hours: 24 hours a day
Confidential and non-judgemental emotional support whenever you need someone to talk to.
Saneline
Tel: 0300 304 7000
Daily 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Saneline is an out-of-hours telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems.
SHOUT
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24 hours a day
Start a text conversation on this free, confidential and anonymous service. Trained volunteers can offer support and get you to a calmer and safe space.
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24 hours a day
Start a text conversation on this free, confidential and anonymous service. Trained volunteers can offer support and get you to a calmer and safe space.
Last updated09 May 2025