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Information and support
| Edspace | Information & Resource Centre covering a wide range of mental health topics |
| Depression Alliance | Information and support about depression and related issues |
| Advocard | Advocacy service; help in making your wishes clear in the service you receive |
| Edinburgh Carers Council | Information for carers of those who use mental health services. |
| Victim Support | The lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime |
| Caledonia Youth | Sexual health & relationships, for young people up to 25 |
| Health in Mind Scotland | A range of services raising awareness and responding to need |
Other voluntary counselling services
| NEECS | Counselling for residents of North East Edinburgh |
| LGBT Health | Peer service for lesbian, bi-sexual & transgender people |
| Couple Counselling Scotland | Marital & Relationship Counselling |
| Cruse | Specialist bereavement care and counselling |
| Health All Round | Adults resident of Gorgie/Dalry area of Edinburgh |
| Pilton Community Health | Adults resident in Greater Pilton area of Edinburgh |
| Rape Crisis Scotland | Women's Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre |
| Saheliya | Black and ethnic minority women |
| The Junction | Young people living in Leith & North East Edinburgh |
| VOCAL | Counselling for carers |
Official counselling bodies
Contact these organisations to find an accredited
counsellor in private practice.
| COSCA | Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies |
| BACP | British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy |
| UKCP | United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy |
Other Counselling Agencies
Most charge fees, some operating a sliding
scales according to circumstances.
| Wellspring | |
| Scottish Institute of Human Relations | |
| Edinburgh Gestalt Institute |
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Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 |
Service for young men & other individuals experiencing depression |
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Women's Helpline 0808 801 0301 |
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Rape Crisis Scotland 08088 01 03 02 |
Support, information and access to local services for survivors of sexual violence |
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Samaritans 0131 221 9999 |
Available 24 hours |
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Saneline 0845 767 8000 |
For anyone coping with or caring for someone with mental health issues |
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Scottish Women's Aid 0800 027 1234 |
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| Your Call 0808 801 0362 |
Telephone counselling for disabled people by disabled people |
For Counsellors
| Counsellor's Guide | A general guide for counsellors in the UK |