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This Service aims to treat people suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and depression based problems including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), health anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and phobias. Service also has an extended service which offers help to people suffering from Long Term Health Conditions (LTHC), which aims to address the disparities in mental health conditions (and knock-on effect on physical health) between the general population and those experiencing long term health conditions. The LTHC offer currently includes chronic-pain (including fibromyalgia), diabetes, respiratory conditions and stroke- however through our core services we can also offer help for anxiety and depression symptoms caused by other LTHCs.
16-25 Mental Health Collective is a brand new service for young people aged 16-25 with mental health needs and their par-ents/carers in getting support for the transitions which happen in their lives, such as: • leaving school • starting college or higher education • Leaving care • housing • benefits • social care • living independently • finding a job • EHCPs • Health • Finances • mental capacity • advocacy • adult mental health • sexuality and gender • Peer Support Parents / Carers can ask for support from Re:Minds for advice about their 16-25 year old
Advocates are independent professionals who work with people to help them understand their options, know their rights and say what they want. This helps to make sure that people are involved as much as possible in decisions about their health and care.
An advocate can support someone to: - communicate their views and wishes - understand their rights - understand any processes and decisions they are subject to - understand the options they have - make their own choices - challenge a decision.
Advocacy is a statutory right for eligible people and can be offered for Children and Young People with a special educational need and/or disability; Care Act Advocacy; and Independent Mental Health Advocacy.
The Advocacy People offer a range of services in Southampton, including: NHS Complaints Advocacy Mental Health Advocacy Care, Support and Safeguarding (Care Act) Advocacy Advocacy For People Who Lack Capacity Children and Young Person's Advocacy Community Peer and Citizen's Advocacy Self-advocacy Groups Independent Visitors.
Children & Young Persons Advocacy You have as much right as an adult to be listened to when decisions are being made about your life. What you feel and want is very important.
You can usually have an advocate to help you speak up about what you feel and want if you: Are a Child in Care Are leaving Care Have a disability or other need Are a young carer Want to make a complaint about your social care
I’m Mark, a qualified, friendly, and down-to-earth counsellor offering warm, confidential support for adults (18+). I help with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationships, trauma, PTSD, life changes, and more. My humanistic approach, rooted in Gestalt therapy, focuses on understanding yourself, your emotions, and your relationships, with specialist support available for trauma and PTSD using Rewind Therapy. Sessions are available short or long term, in person in Romsey or Southampton, and online. Afternoon, evening weekday appointments offered. I’m a registered member of the BACP and NCPS, DBS-checked, and committed to ethical, professional practice.
Bitterne Men’s Shed: Running Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 09:30 - 12:30pm, at our workshop of the old tennis court between Holy Saviour Church (opposite the Red Lion at the end of the precinct) and the Mazda car showroom. Drivers please use the parish hall car park in Whites Road, SO19 7NP. Men only. Contact Keith Marsh (Chairman) at bitterneshedclub@gmail.com or call 023 8049 0511
We provide specialist advice services for people that live in Southampton. • Money and debt advice • Immigration advice and EU Settlement. • Welfare Benefits advice including specialist advice for those in residential care and their immediate families • Support for people people directly affected by Multiple Sclerosis and their families • Support for people directly affected by cancer and their families.
Provides community advocacy on issues such as getting the right care and support, accessing services, finding out information, supporting you to make decisions and choices about the important things in your life (including parenting and child protection issues) and support in making a complaint when things go wrong.
At Clutter Free Me Hampshire, we understand the deep connection between our environment and our mental health. A cluttered home can leave you drained, anxious, or stuck. A calm, organised space can bring clarity, confidence, and a real sense of peace. With over 10 years’ experience, I’ve helped people just like you: everyday people who’ve simply collected too much “stuff.” My approach is practical, hands-on, and judgment-free. I’m here to make the process lighter, kinder, and easier. Together, we’ll clear the chaos, create simple organising systems that actually work for you, and turn your home back into a sanctuary.
A vibrant, welcoming and supportive group where adults can come together for conversation, activities and outings. Denys Friendlies is a safe space for individuals to make friends and take part in activities as part of a group. Running every Monday, 10am - 12 Noon at St Denys Church, Dundee Road, SO17 2ND
The Firgrove Centre offer a compassionate and caring service for anyone over the age of 18 in the Southampton and surrounding areas, who is seeking help with the impact of miscarriage, stillbirth, neo-natal death or sudden infant death (SID), unintended pregnancy, issues surrounding a termination or infertility. A counselling and support service Mon-Fri 9.30-2.20pm : 023 8078 3134 If you need support in a crisis situation, their on-call counsellors are available Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, on 07810 755937.
Join our brand-new weekly mindfulness class, designed to help you slow down, de-stress and realign with what really matters. Starting September 2nd @ St Deny’s Boat Club, SO17, 2LT, Tuesdays 6-7pm. No previous experience in mindfulness required. Pre-booking is essential. Also available online on the 1st Wednesday of every month 7-8pm, designed to help you slow down, de-stress and realign with what really matters. No previous experience in mindfulness required. Pre-booking is essential.
Shirley Men’s Shed: Running Monday and Thursday mornings, 10am - 12 noon, in the former garden area to the left side of the St James by the Park, St James Rad church car park in Bramston Road, SO15 5HE. Please contact Brian Hooper (secretary), on 07790 850501 or email info.mensshedshirley@gmail.com (Address to Peter Hill, Chair) Website: www.shed.stjamesroad.co.uk
This service provides talks and tailored menopause and wellbeing awareness training for businesses, community groups, and individuals. The training raises awareness of symptoms, helps reduce stigma, and equips managers and employees with practical tools to support themselves and others. Sessions are interactive, evidence-based, and delivered either face-to-face or online. We also provide supporting toolkits, action plans, and resources to embed ongoing support in the workplace. Includes menopause action plans, health audits, risk assessments, policies and process.
At V.L.A.D. Outreach, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances. We provide compassionate, individually tailored support to each individual’s unique needs. Our services include evidence-based therapies such as person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Gestalt counselling, amongst other BACP approved approaches, alongside peer-mentoring, and psychological assessments and support, all aimed at empowering individuals to manage their mental health and well-being. Everything we provide is free or donation-based, ensuring that cost will never be a barrier to accessing support.
Solent Mind offers a range of peer support groups, including arts and sketch booking, walking, gardening and sheds, 16 - 25 drop in, care leavers drop in, trans and non binary drop in, and a fortnightly peer support group online. For more information please call 02380 208920, or email southampton@solentmind.org.uk
Delivered by local charity the Environment Centre (tEC), Southampton Healthy Homes helps local people stay warm and well in their homes. Our highly qualified energy advisers help people reduce their bills, liaise with their utility suppliers, apply for discounts and where possible, access funding for heating measures such as insulation and draught-proofing.
The Mindful Zen delivers mindfulness classes, courses, workshops and retreats to promote balance and inner peace. Our fully qualified Mindfulness Teacher will support you through simple guided meditations, whilst sharing the scientific benefits of mindfulness. Sessions are available online or in person. No previous experience in mindfulness required.
Supporting health through creativity. Services we offer to education providers, community groups and organisations include: - Live theatre productions performed onsite in your venue or educational / community setting - Creative health and bespoke performing arts workshops for young people and community groups - Consultancy and training for young people to explore health and wellbeing through creative practices - Creative Youth leadership programme - Public speaking & presentation skills to support young leaders build confidence in sharing ideas with boards or potentials funders across all sectors - Youth social action workshops to enable young people to devise and deliver initiatives which will benefit the wider community across all sectors - Online and in-person creative wellbeing workshops for leaders, teachers & creatives - Tutoring service for LAMDA and audition preparations
Mix of targeted events for specific groups of students, and larger engagement piece organised by the Student Engagement Team, which is accessible to all students. All aimed at preventative approach to support students with wellbeing to settle into university life and easily access support.
Free wellbeing walks, led by Sustrans, every Thursday, 11am. The walk that lasts about 50 minutes, including a 5-minute break, along Weston Shore to admire the view. Going at a gentle pace (or slightly faster), this walk is designed for people just beginning to use walking as a way to improve their health. We'll stay on pavements and paths and can adjust the route to suit the participants. Some of us stay for refreshments and a chat at the café after the walk. New people should arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session to meet the leader and register.
