This section lists telephone support lines and also "real life in person" support. That support is sometimes offered as one to one counseling and sometimes as group run sessions, sometimes both are available. Not all of those listed offer free live "in person" sessions but many of them do. Please check by phoning the numbers listed to gain more information, and to check if they are suitable for your needs. Please let us know if there are any changes to the information we have listed.

abuse survivors help lines (45)
updated 25th April 2011

male abuse survivor help lines (36)
updated 25th April 2011

Scottish abuse survivor help lines Scotland (16)
updated 15  Feb. 2007

Ireland / Eire abuse survivor help lines (4)
updated 26 October. 2006

Wales / Welsh abuse survivor help lines (5)
updated 06 June. 2005

self harm support lines (4)
updated 21 October. 2004

eating disorder support lines & groups
at Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association
very large list covering the UK and Eire 
(off site link will open in new window)