What is here
NHS Talking Therapies offers support for anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself if you live in England and are aged 18 or over. Some areas also accept younger people.
You do not need a diagnosis to apply. The service finder uses your GP surgery to find local support. Some services accept people without a GP.
Side by Side offers online peer support for adults in England and Wales. You can share experiences with other people who understand mental health problems.
What it costs
NHS Talking Therapies is free. Side by Side is also free.
Private therapists set their own fees. Ask about the session price and any cancellation charge before booking.
How ViaCara helps in England
Tell us what you need and we will connect you with practitioners who work online, and with practitioners in England as they join. The conversation is the same wherever you are.
An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.
The UK Crisis Resources page lists people you can talk to at any hour.
Thanks for your interest. We're not taking on new clients at the moment.
Looking for support in England?
Tell us what you need and what matters to you in a professional.
- I want to see someone in England
- I would prefer online sessions
- I need help finding free support
- I am not sure where to begin
References
- NHS (accessed 22 September 2026). NHS: Find talking therapies. nhs.uk
- NHS England (accessed 22 September 2026). NHS England: Talking Therapies. england.nhs.uk
- Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Mind: Side by Side eligibility. sidebyside.mind.org.uk
- Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Mind: Side by Side costs. mind.org.uk
