Further Support

UK-Based:

Christie Goodall MBACP Integrative CBT Therapy

Clearmindlondon@outlook.­com

http://www.clearmind-london.com/ 

India Whitehouse (recommended on the Attwood and Garnett Events website)

Autism and ADHD assessment and support services

https://www.neurodiversityclinicuk.co.uk/ 

Diagnosis and post-diagnosis support:

https://axia-asd.co.uk/

Relate Autism Relationship Counselling:

https://www.rc-ea.org.uk/austism-relationship-counselling

(Yes, you do have to spell it AUSTISM)

Neurodivergent-affirmative counselling & psychotherapy:

https://www.difrnt.co.uk/ 

Hendrickx Associates:  Diagnosis, coaching, counselling, training 

https://www.asperger-training.com/

Autism Oxford - Autism Assessments & Clinical Services: 

https://autismoxford.com/

If you are in the North West of England and your GP doesn't know where to refer your partner for assessment:

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/liverpool/aspergers-service

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/southport-formby/aspergers-service

Jolly Days Supported Holidays provide support for autistic people during holidays 

01277 355565 (based in Canvey Island)

Neurodiverse Partners Institute Trained Clinicians and Coaches:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CNGSN3ShgXVo_wkxKz2oiAH3V4B3mLBYAnm_tnJAy-Q/edit?gid=0#gid=0 

Action for Neurodiversity:

Our Counsellors & Emotional Support Workers – Action For Neurodiversity 

The National Autistic Society:

http://www.autism.org.uk

Family rights groups:

http://www.frg.org.uk

Family Lives: helpline as well as useful information.

0808 800 2222

askus@familylives,org.uk

http://www.familylives.org.uk

Action for Asperger’s (not-for-profit organisation from CORBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE)

01536 266681

https://www.actionforaspergers.org

Different Together Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/differenttogether

Autism Unlocked

Autism Unlocked is a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues.

lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/family-resources/ 

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium 

mari.saeki@nas.org.uk or 0161 998 4667

The calls go to answerphone but we get an email with the message straight away even when we are homebased. 

The autism effect on marriage (coaching for one or both partners)

Debbie King's website: asdmarriage.com/home/ 

A resource to support your partner/spouse to be more independent: https://docs.autismspeaks.org/self-empowerment/ 

For support with mental health issues:

Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)           

Home - Mind         

Domestic violence (see also Abuse helplines and sources of information below)

 
If you feel you are in danger you can contact:

Refuge Freephone Helpline

0808 2000 247

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

NHS advice on getting help for domestic violence or abuse:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ 

If you are over 16, you are in the UK, and you are registered with a GP, you can self-refer for free psychological support through IAPT. The contact details vary depending on where you are located, so please Google "IAPT self-referral in (your locality)" to access further details and the self-referral form for you.

Samaritans

116 123

Text SHOUT to 85258 

https://giveusashout.org/

If you are feeling anxious/worried/stressed get help from a crisis volunteer 24/7.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 

0800 689 5652 

https://www.spbristol.org/

US- Based:

Neurodiverse couples coaching: Barbara Grant

https://bg-hc.com/ 

Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) offers a free discussion forum and open and closed groups. For more information, visit: 

https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/support-social-groups-couples-partners/#online-discussion-forum-sp

Neurodiverse Love podcast and resources: 

www.neurodiverselove.com/resources 

Neurodiverse coaching:

https://www.ourneurofam.com/ 

Australia-Based:

Prof. Tony Attwood's site: 

https://tonyattwood.com.au/

Prof. Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett's site:

attwoodandgarnettevents.com/ 

Janelle Homan's site:

https://www.janellehoman.com/ 

ADDITIONAL HELPLINES AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION IN THE UK

Domestic abuse national Helpline numbers

• The National Domestic abuse Helpline: Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247, live chat to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline team 3-10pm Monday to Friday or fill in a contact form to request a call back from the Helpline team.

• Emergency services: 999

• Men’s Advice Line – specialist support for male survivors: 0808 8010327 | mensadviceline.org.uk

• Galop – specialist support for LGBT+ survivors: 0800 999 5428 | galop.org.uk

• Karma Nirvana – support for honour based abuse: 0800 5999 247 | karmanirvana.org.uk

• National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300 | suzylamplugh.org

• Revenge Porn Helpline: 0345 6000 459 | revengepornhelpline.org.uk

General support

• Samaritans: 116 123 | samaritans.org

• Rape Crisis: find your nearest specialist Rape Crisis centre

• Shelter: 0808 800 4444 | shelter.org.uk

• Victim Support: 0808 168 9111 | victimsupport.org.uk

• Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 | crimestoppers-uk.org

• HM Revenue & Customs: 0845 3020203 | gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

• Muslim Community Helpline: 020 8904 8193 or 020 8908 6715 | muslimcommunityhelpline.org.uk

Legal support

• Rights of Women: 020 7251 6575 | rightsofwomen.org.uk

• Advocate: weareadvocate.org.uk

Support for children and young people

• ChildLine: 0800 1111 | childline.org.uk

• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 | nspcc.org.uk

• The Mix: 0808 808 4994 | themix.org.uk

Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) women

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office Forced Marriage Unit supports people who are trying to stop a forced marriage and women who need help leaving a marriage she has been forced into
  020 7008 0151 | www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage

• The Refugee Council provides free advice and information to asylum seekers and refugees in UK: refugeecouncil.org.uk

• Immigration Advice Service: 0333 305 9272 | iasservices.org.uk
  Asylum Aid offers free, independent legal advice and representation to asylum seekers
  020 7354 9264 | asylumaid.org.uk

• Southall Black Sisters supports Asian and African-Caribbean women experiencing any kind of gender based violence: 0208 571 0800 | southallblacksisters.org.uk

• Jewish Women’s Aid Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental, listening service
  0808 801 0500 | jwa.org.uk

• Somalian Women’s Centre offers advice and information for the Somali community living in and around Ealing on housing, immigration, nationality and asylum, education, employment and welfare rights | 020 8752 1787

• Shakti Women’s Aid supports BAME women experiencing domestic violence in Scotland
  0131 475 2399 | shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

• The Kiran Project provides a range of services for Asian women experiencing domestic violence
  020 8558 1986 | kiranss.org.uk

• Chinese Information and Advice Centre offers free legal advice and support including to women experiencing domestic violence | 020 7692 3697 | ciac.co.uk

• BAWSO provides services and support for BAME women experiencing all forms of gender-based violence in Wales | 0800 731 8147 (Helpline) | bawso.org.uk

• JAN Trust works to combat poverty, discrimination, abuse and social exclusion among BAME women including refugees or asylum seekers | 0208 889 9433 | jantrust.org

Local support

• Women’s Aid Federation of England: Find your local support service using the Women’s Aid directory

• Welsh Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 801 0800 | welshwomensaid.org.uk

• Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 123 | womensaid.scot

• Northern Ireland Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: 0808 802 1414 | womensaidni.org

• The Haven Project, Wolverhampton: 08000 194 400 | havenrefuge.org.uk

https://docs.autismspeaks.org/self-empowerment/resources (A comprehensive list of resources, mostly for autistic people, with content that may be useful for anybody, for instance, on healthy relationships and safety-planning)