Our Therapy Service

Thank you for visiting Black Minds Matter UK. This page explains where we are with our therapy service.

Our therapy offer is currently paused

We are not accepting new applications for one to one talking therapy.

Demand for our therapy has grown beyond our current capacity. While the need within our community remains urgent, we do not currently have the resources to offer therapy in a way that is safe, ethical and timely. We are choosing not to open applications until we are able to meet that need responsibly.

We know this may feel disappointing or frustrating, especially if you came here hoping to access support. We do not take this lightly, and we hold the impact of this decision with care.

If you have been in contact with us before

If you have already been in contact with BMMUK about therapy, please check your email and junk folder for updates from us.

We are working through what comes next and will contact existing clients directly with relevant information.

What happens next?

We are reviewing the feedback from our consultation alongside our resources, capacity and clinical model to understand what a safe and sustainable future therapy offer could look like.

We are not able to confirm a date for when therapy will reopen, or what form it will take. We will share updates through our website, newsletter and social channels when we have something concrete to share.

If you need support right now

BMMUK is not a crisis service and we cannot provide urgent mental health support.

If you need urgent help, please:

• contact your GP

• call NHS 111 and select the mental health option

• contact your local crisis support service

• contact Samaritans for free at 116 123 if you need someone to talk to

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

You can also find wellbeing information and resources on our Resources page.

Thank you to those who took part in our consultation

Earlier this year, we ran a consultation with our community about the future of the therapy service. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their honesty, care and thoughtfulness through that process.

That feedback is shaping what comes next.

Find a therapist

We appreciate that some people may want access to a Black therapist and have the means to pay for it. Our team can help you find a therapist to suit your requirements.

Find a Therapist

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Resources

Whilst therapy is a fantastic intervention, information about mental health is vital. Here you can access a wide range of resources to help you navigate this subject with confidence.

Access our resources