Crisis Support & Community Resources

You Are Not Alone

At times, life can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support can feel like a difficult step. While counselling provides a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences, Deep Kaur Therapy is not a crisis or emergency service. My website, email, voicemail, WhatsApp and contact forms are not monitored 24 hours a day. If you need urgent support, please use one of the services below. This page also includes community and culturally specific resources that may offer additional support and understanding around identity, culture, faith, and lived experience.

If You Need Immediate Help

Emergency Support

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of serious harm: Call 999 or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

If you need urgent mental health support but it is not an emergency, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24 hours a day in England.

Website:
https://111.nhs.uk

If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, please contact your local NHS urgent mental health services.

Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress, loneliness, or difficult thoughts. Call: 116 123
(Free, available 24 hours a day)

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Website:
https://www.samaritans.org

Shout

If speaking feels difficult, you can access confidential support by text message. Text: SHOUT to 85258. Available 24 hours a day across the UK.

Website:
https://giveusashout.org

Community & Culturally Sensitive Support

Finding support from organisations that understand your cultural background, faith, identity, language, or community experience can be an important part of your wellbeing journey. The organisations below are independent services and are not affiliated with Deep Kaur Therapy. They are shared as additional resources that may be helpful.

South Asian & Punjabi Community Support

Asian Family Counselling Service

A specialist counselling service supporting Asian communities through culturally sensitive mental health support. Their work recognises the importance of culture, family, identity, and lived experience in emotional wellbeing. Deep Kaur has experience in community counselling through volunteering with the Asian Family Counselling Service during counselling training, offering counselling support in Punjabi.

Website:
https://asianfamilycounselling.org

Sikh Your Mind

A mental health organisation supporting the Sikh community through awareness, education, resources, and conversations around mental wellbeing.Website:
https://www.sikhyourmind.com

Taraki

A UK organisation working with Punjabi communities to improve mental health awareness, wellbeing, and access to culturally relevant support.

Website:
https://taraki.co.uk

Aawaz

A specialist organisation supporting South Asian women experiencing difficulties, including domestic abuse, isolation, emotional distress, and related challenges.Website:
https://www.aawaz.org.uk

BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network)

A network supporting access to therapy and counselling services for Black, African, Asian and other racialised communities.Website:
https://www.baatn.org.uk

Faith & Community Resources

Muslim Youth Helpline

A culturally and faith-sensitive support service offering support and guidance for young people.

Website:
https://www.myh.org.uk

Inclusive Mosque

A community organisation providing resources and conversations around faith, inclusion, identity, and belonging.

Website:
https://www.inclusivemosque.org

Local Community Support

Ekta

A Harrow-based organisation supporting South Asian communities through advice, support, empowerment, and community programmes.

Website:
https://www.ekta.org.uk

Hayaan Project

A community organisation supporting Somali communities through wellbeing, empowerment and community support initiatives.

Website:
https://hayaan.org

If You Are Considering Counselling

If you are looking for ongoing emotional support, you are welcome to explore whether counselling with Deep Kaur Therapy feels right for you. I offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive and integrative approach, supporting adults across the UK through online counselling. You can contact me through the enquiry form or book a free 20-minute consultation.

Important Note

The organisations listed on this page are independent services. Deep Kaur Therapy does not manage, endorse, or have responsibility for its services, availability, or content. Please contact each organisation directly for the most up-to-date information. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact emergency services on 999 or use one of the urgent support services listed above.