The information provided here is to help you make an informed decision relating to your own need and circumstances. If you feel you need support in understanding what’s available you might like to speak to a Social Prescribing Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator who can help you navigate all the options. More information can be found: Wellbeing Services

The services below only include options that are readily available online or through the voluntary sector (not private providers).

If you are experiencing extreme mental health difficulties or your emotional wellbeing has been a problem for some time, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor. If appropriate, they can refer you on to services provided by Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB)

Swansea Bay Services

Breathe (Platfform)

Breathe’s counsellors work with people on ways to help manage mental health and wellbeing, findings ways forward that are best suited to each person’s individual goals. The Cardiff wellbeing centre offers counselling face-to-face, online and over the phone.

Email: hello@breathe-uk.com for a referral form.

Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS)

CISS offers information, emotional support and 121 counselling to anyone affected by cancer across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

City Counselling and Support Services

City Counselling and Support Services offer a variety of low cost/reduced fee services for those in receipt of means tested benefits. They work with a wide variety of contexts from anxiety, stress and bereavement as well as individuals who identify under the LGBTQI+ umbrella.

Email: contact@ccass.org.uk

Tel: 01792 824250

Cruse Bereavement Care Morgannwg

Cruse is a charity and offers a talk therapy for people who have lost a loved one.

Cruse Chat and National Helpline also available.

Email: morgannwg@cruse.org.uk

Tel: 01792 462845

The DPJ Foundation

Supporting those in the agricultural sector with poor mental health by providing support, spreading awareness and training those in farming to be aware of poor mental health and its issues within our sector.

If you’d like help with any mental health issues or would like more information about our ‘Share The Load’ counselling service or about our training days please get in touch. 

24/7 line: 0800 587 4262

Text: 07860 048 799

LGBT+ Cymru Helpline

Confidential helpline service offering advice, training, counselling and support for LGBT+ people and their allies. They can also provide subsidised systemic family counselling delivered by their skilled team of qualified counsellors.

Helpline: 0800 917 9996

Maggie's

Maggie’s is a drop-in cancer support centre. They support anyone who has been affected by cancer.

1:1 available with Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapists and trained cancer support specialists. In addition, they offer a range of networking and therapeutic support groups.

Tel: 01792 200 000

Email: swansea@maggies.org

Swansea Services

Chinese In Wales Association

Multicultural counselling for Chinese residents (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka dialect, English)

Swansea Carers Centre

The counselling service at Swansea Carer’s Centre is a free service available to any carer within the City and County of Swansea.

16+

Neath Port Talbot Services

Helplines

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has launched an online counselling / mental wellbeing platform for farming people of all ages.

Epilepsy Action Cymru

Talk and support counselling service – Wales. Adults affected by epilepsy and their carers can experience difficult times in their lives. Talking to someone you trust can make a real difference. To access this free service call 02890 184 015 or email counselling@epilepsy.org.uk

Visit Epilepsy Action Cymry