Further Support

Sometimes, during our Gatherings, topics might arise that some members could find triggering or difficult. It's important to remember that whilst coming to Gathered might feel therapeutic, it's not therapy, and we can't offer individual medical treatment or mental health support.

If you do need further help, treatment or support, here is a round up of available local resources and services. Hope it's useful!

Anxiety, Depression & General Mental Health:
MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Mothers for Mothers: https://mothersformothers.co.uk/
Private psychotherapist directory: https://mumologist.com/the-collective/
PND Awareness & Support (PANDAS) https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Family Action: https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/early-years/perinatal-support-services/

Talking Therapies: www.slam-iapt.nhs.uk/
Southwark: https://talkingtherapiessouthwark.nhs.uk/
Lambeth: https://lambethtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/Lewisham: https://lewishamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/

Baby Crying/Reflux/Colic:
https://www.cry-sis.org.uk/ 

Baby Loss:
SANDS https://www.sands.org.uk
Tommy’s http://tommys.org
Bereavement
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Birth Trauma, Flashbacks, Nightmares & PTSD:
Birth Trauma Association: https://birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/Make Birth Better: What Is Birth Trauma - Make Birth BetterDr Rebecca Moore | Home | Birth Trauma | Postpartum Appointments (doctorrebeccamoore.com)Trauma Resolution — The Birth Group

Continence/ Pelvic Floor:
https://www.pelvicroar.org/
https://www.squeezyapp.com/directory/
Clare Bourne: https://www.clare-bourne.com
Emma Hunter: https://www.ehphysio.co.uk/womens-health
Emily Nellist: https://www.enphysio.co.uk/aboutme
Domestic Violence:
Domestic Violence Helpline (National): Call 0808 2000 247 (Free 24 hours) or email:helpline@refuge.org.uk
www.refuge.org.uk
https://domesticviolenceuk.org/https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/https://respectphoneline.org.uk/ct Phoneline UK
Feeding (Breast/Bottle):
National Breastfeeding Helpline for some dedicated support: 0300 100 0212. The line opens at 9.30am tomorrow.

If seeing a private lactation consultant is an option for you then here are a few recommendations:

Becca Ford (Doula & Infant Feeding Coach)
www.rebeccaforddoula.com
07986725120

Imogen Unger
https://www.imogenunger.com
Charlotte Mills
+44 7757 812140
charlotte@birthtale.com

Lisa Dunckley
+44 7813 771512
leedunckley@hotmail.com

Sarah Smalley
+44 7828 312509
sarahsmalley@hotmail.co.uk
Sharon George
sharon@londonlactationconsultants.co.uk.

Eleanor Campbell
Eleanoribclc@gmail.com
https://www.eleanor-campbell-breastfeeding.com

Baby Thrive at Real Nappy Life
Westow St, Crystal Palace
Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Book via Happity.
https://www.happity.co.uk/baby-thrive

The Village
Free group run by IBCLC Lactation Consultant Lisa Dunkley
Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm
https://www.thevillagelondon.co.uk/

https://www.laleche.org.uk/my-baby-wont-breastfeed/
https://www.southlondonindependentmidwives.co.uk

Hyperemesis/pregnancy sickness:
Pregnancy Sickness Support https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk

Hypnobirthing (Antenatal Birth Preparation)
Becca Ford Doula Group Courses £300 for 4 sessions
rebeccaforddoula.com

Safeguarding Concerns regarding a Baby or Child:
You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk or completing their report abuse online form. The voice Helpline is currently available 10am–4pm Monday to Friday.