A list of local York charities and organisations which can help you with your mental health and wellbeing.
If you live in York and need help, urgent support, advice or counselling services we’ve detailed the organisations to contact.
You can find details of all the organisations that can help you or someone you know here.
Every birthing person should have information and support to experience birth and parenthood in the way that they choose
My name is Mel and All Things Birth & Beyond is here to provide a safe & trusted organisation for you to access any service that you could possibly want or need in preparing for and welcoming your baby into the world.
Having a baby is about so much more than just Labour & Birth, & there are many moments along the journey where support can make all the difference.
Our services are designed to provide exactly that tailored support, from engaging in empowered online programmes to hiring a Doula, establishing optimal feeding, getting to grips with new-born sleep, postnatal recovery, & even meal delivery or pamper packages for the 4th trimester when self-care & healing is so vitally important.
Postnatal support, especially if your birth has not gone to plan, can make all the difference in your physical & emotional recovery. We offer a bespoke Birth Trauma Recovery service that considers your unique experience & supports you in your wellbeing journey.
Your wellness is our priority
INFORMED + SUPPORTED = EMPOWERED
Our services include:
Shared-Care Birth Doula Services
Online Programmes & Community
Motherhood Mentorship
Transformational Breastfeeding Coaching & Lactation Consultancy
Holistic Sleep Coaching
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Birth Trauma Healing & Debriefing Service
Accredited Training for Birth Workers & Postnatal Practitioners (aka Doulas)
Susan Bradley is the founder of For Modern Mothers. A space for modern mums to find real support and to find and reconnect to themselves.
I offer a range of services to empower mothers, all are non-judgemental and absolutely confidential. I have specialist training to help you find relief from a birth injury (tears, episiotomies, prolapse, incontinence, ongoing pain or nerve damage). I am an accredited practitioner to help bring you relief from birth trauma, postnatal trauma or fertility issues (like miscarriage or stillbirth). I also offer a compassionate birth listening and reflecting service.
I also coach mothers of all backgrounds on how to navigate the wide ranging challenges of modern motherhood. From exploring your new identity – who the heck are you now?, returning to work (or not), finding a work/motherhood balance, confidence and self-esteem, starting a new business, motherhood guilt, or any other challenges you have. Because becoming a mother is the perfect time to re-evaluate your life, release old thought patterns and really get to know who you really and truly are. I want to help you reconnect to yourself, to thrive and grow as a mother and to have a more fulfilled and happy life.
My services include:
Please see my website for further details.
Are you feeling sad, worried, anxious, stressed, or just simply overwhelmed by everything life is throwing your way?
It can feel scary and lonely in challenging times but I can offer hopeā¦
I specialise in person centred counselling which means I offer a safe, friendly, and supportive space where together we can explore what is going on for you, enabling you to gain a better understanding of how you feel and function in your world.
I work with all sorts of issues from anxiety, low mood, family and relationship difficulties to problems in the workplace, bullying, stress and trauma to name a few. My therapy style is warm and non- judgmental, encouraging personal growth and empowering you to be able to make the changes that feel right and comfortable to improve your wellbeing.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy offering confidential face to face counselling for adults and children in York and virtually anywhere in the UK.
I offer a free initial no obligation consultation to explore how counselling might help you and how we might work together to ensure I am the right counsellor for you.
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is a partnership of organisations, women and their families working together to deliver improvements in local maternity and neonatal services.
The information onĀ their websiteĀ is aimed at those who will receive the majority of their maternity care through midwifery services andĀ obstetric consultant care through one or more of the following Hospital Trusts ā York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, HullĀ University TeachingĀ Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Some women, babies and families with special requirements may need to travel outside this area.
On this website you can find information about services local to you, general pregnancy and birth advice, and information on more specialist services including perinatal mental health services on theĀ Every Mum MattersĀ website and support for giving up smoking on theĀ Bump the HabitĀ website.
Every Mum Matters website: https://www.everymummatters.com/
Bump the Habit website: https://www.bumpthehabit.org.uk/
MyTime Therapies is a service for children (7+) and adults to help overcome any unwanted thoughts or feelings that are having a negative impact on your life.
These can include feelings of;
With over 15 yrs experience of working with children in education and adults in therapeutic services MyTime Therapies offers hypnosis as well as massage (or both if required) to release any mental and physical issues that you or your child may be experiencing.
I also offer Hypnobirthing.
Please see my website for further details.
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Park Psychology Services provide specialist autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults, and we also undertake cognitive and learning disability assessments. Alongside this, we also offer therapeutic support for people following a diagnosis, or for those who self-identify as neurodivergent.
Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Consultant Psychiatrists. We are professionals who have worked both privately and within NHS services for a number of years. We also have personal experience of neurodivergence and know how difficult the process of seeking and having an assessment can be. We complete NICE Guideline compliant assessments and provide detailed reports that include comprehensive recommendations. For children, we are able to refer you onto our private Consultant Psychiatrist if you wish to explore medication options following an ADHD diagnosis. You are also able to share the report with NHS services to seek this support, too.
It matters to us that people are able to access the support that is right for them, and we are proud to be able to provide much-needed assessment and therapeutic support to our community. If you think we might be able to help, please get in touch with us.
TEWV provides mental health and learning disability services in the Vale of York
Those in mental distress, including children and older people can now contact their local crisis service on freephone number 0800 0516 171.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, callers, including those with learning disabilities and/or autism, will be offered a series of options which will divert them to their local crisis service.
Adult mental health services
We provide mental health services to adults of working age in partnership with social care and a wide range of voluntary and independent services providers.
Children and young peopleās services
This service includes community child and adolescent mental health services and early intervention in psychosis services
If you are worried about your child or young personās mental wellbeing, then we are here with the support your family needs.
We understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and that taking the first step can be challenging. At The Retreat Clinics we have over 200 yearsā experience in supporting children, young people and adults with their mental health and neurodiversity. Our team of trained experts will work together with you and your family to design a bespoke and flexible treatment that is tailored to work best for the mental health needs of your child or young person.
We provide a range of therapy for children and young people aged 5 to 17 at our welcoming centre in Strensall, York, which has been purposely created to make therapy a safe, fun, and engaging experience for all children and our facilities include a kitchen, chill-out rooms, a sensory integration room and more.
We also provide therapy for both children and adults at our clinics in York, Manchester and also online, so you can access therapy from the comfort of your own home if you need.
YorChoice drop in support for 14-21 year olds (up to age 25 with SEND)
Whether you want to access a safe space to talk about how you are feeling, want to find out more about other support available in York or chat to one of the staff or volunteers and learn some tips that you might find helpful, then we are here. We wonāt have all the answers but are here to listen and guide you to what might help you with your mental health.
When and where?
Mondays outreach drop in (4-7pm) – different locations across the city ā see the calendar on the Yormind website.
Thursday Home drop in (4-7pm) : Ā York Mind Highcliffe House, YO30 6BP
What is on offer?
– Games and crafts
– Tea and toast
– Volunteers and staff on hand to help you understand what support there is in York
– Tips and guidance
– Group support (Coming soon)
– Parent drop-ins for parents wanting to find out more about the service
How to access the support?
No waiting lists, no needĀ for a referral. Just turn up, fill in a short form and come be part of the drop in.
Please note the drop-in is not a crisis service.
For all information including videos showing what to expect, an introduction to staff and volunteers go to www.yormind.org.uk
York Mind exists in order to promote recovery from mental ill-health, emotional well-being and
independent living.
Our services include: Advocacy, Counselling, Young Peoples services (including YorChoice drop in support sessions for young people – details here), an employment programme called Action Towards Inclusion, Training, Self-Help Groups and an activities programme which offers a wide range of activities. Please contact us or see our website for up-to-date info about our services.
A confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire.
By texting the service on 07520 631168 you will be able to receive confidential advice, support and signposting from a wellbeing worker within one working day via text.
Young people can text BUZZ US about any mental health or wellbeing concerns such as low mood, stress, eating problem, self harm, anxiety or self esteem. When you text the service the wellbeing worker will get back to you within one working day.
The service is open Monday ā Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
T: 07520 631168
We are a not-for-profit organisation of women ran by women.
We are a Suicide Prevention Organisation: this does NOT mean in any way that only women feeling suicidal can attend. Our club is aimed to help women avoid feelings of loneliness and despair by encouraging them to come along to our weekly session of women supporting women ā we believe itās so important to āBE HEARDā and at CWC you most certainly will be.
Tel: 07979 371970
I am an experienced, registered Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to adults and young people over 16. I work with people to develop a deep understanding of difficulties, and together we find a way through those difficulties. Search āRivers Psychology Yorkā for more information and email address for contact.
T: 07772 692365 (please leave a voicemail)
Dr Sylvie Simonds is a psychotherapist (MBACP) and counsellor working with adults and infants specialising in perinatal and postnatal mental health, with a particular emphasis on parent-infant therapy and dyadic work.
Dr Sylvie SimondsĀ works with PND, birth trauma, transition to parenthood, bonding and attachment, loss and bereavement.
T: 07376 642012
Welcome. As a BACP York Accredited Counsellor, I work with many issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, at a women’s counselling service. Lovely accessible counselling room, walk & talk, zoom, telephone, whatever feels right for you as we find your pathway through.
T: 07587 218072
I have experience of working with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, relationship and family difficulties, self-harm/suicide ideation and many of the difficult, seemingly impossible moments that life can throw at us.
Acomb, York
T: 07845409902
I offer acupuncture, kinesiology, healing: for pregnancy, birth, post-partum plus workshops on Childrens’ Wellbeing, Flower Essences for Wellbeing, and Touch for Health Self Care classes, as well as individual or group mentoring sessions.
My original training started in 1986, with ongoing training ever since!
Text me and I will call you back.
07932 163602
Mainstay is a York based registered charity that was established in 1999.
The organisation offers support to people who have a broad variety of mental health concerns.
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We provide a safe environment to access support and help to reduce isolation through a range of individual or group support packages.
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Our person-centred approach places the individual at the heart of their own recovery journey, which is underpinned by a service model that incorporates elements of social care, education and practical support. Wednesday afternoon drop in at 2pm.
York CVS, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
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T: 07823 322993
Rae provides evidence-based psychology therapies-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) helping people recover from a wide range of mental health difficulties including birth trauma, depression and anxiety.
Rae Young : Accredited CBT Psychotherapist – EMDR Consultant – Registered Mental Health Nurse
Office at Regus Business Centre, Tower Court, 3 Oakdale Road, York, YO30 4XL
T: 07983 246114
Our group has been supporting people affected by mental illness and their families for over 30 years. The group runs two programmes: the first is a monthly social club (Club 84) which offers peer support at its meetings and outings for about 8ā10 people who have experienced mental ill health.
The second programme is a Carersā Support Group which also meets monthly and is run in partnership with York Carers Centre. Members support and encourage each other and, with input from visiting speakers, are kept up-to-date with changes to local services and care. About 20 carers regularly attend meetings.
30 Clarence Street York, YO31 7EW
Feel uplifted and connected through singing togetherā¦ and enjoying tea and cake!
We start with a simple warm up and then sing uplifting songs from all over the world! You do not need any singing experience to join us! Children are welcome.
Mondays (termtime): 9.30 ā 11am, at Heworth Without Community Centre, Y031 0HQ.
Contact Jess to book Tel: 07511 887513 (First session free)
The Haven @ 30 Clarence Street offers a welcoming, safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and non-clinical environment. Ā It is a walk in service providing out of hoursĀ mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over in York and Selby.
OpenĀ 6pm-10pm Monday-FridayĀ and 12pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday.
Find us atĀ 30 Clarence Street, York, YO31 7DE. (Opposite the Union Terrace Coach Park, next to York St. John University)
T: 07483 141310
