How to spot the signs and reach out
Did you know that all of CABA’s free services are available to your close family members, too? If a loved one is struggling with their mental wellbeing, they can access our confidential, professional support. It can also be something you do together. If you’re supporting a child or partner with mental health challenges, or you’re concerned about the impact on your relationships, you could benefit from family or couple’s support.
Social connection and strong relationships with friends and family are essential to our mental wellbeing. We can help you build and strengthen those relationships, so you can take care of each other.
ADVICE & INFORMATION
Learn how to recognise if someone is struggling with their mental wellbeing and how you can help.
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All of our services are free and strictly confidential. They’re available to all past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, past and present ICAEW staff and their close family members.
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1-2-1 Counselling
Whether you’re grieving, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or scared, talking can help. But it’s not always easy to open up completely to family and friends. Counselling from the experts at Connect Assist is a chance for you to talk openly in a safe space without judgement. Your counsellor will listen and help you find practical ways to manage your thoughts and improve your overall state of mind.
All of our counselling takes place via webcam or over the phone at a time that suits you.
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QWELL
Qwell is an online counselling and mental health support service. Talk in confidence about whatever’s on your mind in a safe, supportive online space. Access professional counsellors and share your experiences with Qwell’s online community.
Qwell is currently only available in the UK and the Channel Islands.
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Kooth
The last year has been particularly challenging for children and young people. Through CABA, your children (aged 11-25) can access Kooth, the UK’s leading online mental wellbeing service for young people. There they’ll be able to access professional counselling, join peer-to-peer support forums and more.
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Personal and professional coaching
When events beyond your control impact your hopes and plans it can be disorienting and disheartening. Working with a CABA coach can help you reset your goals and get back on track.
Our coaching takes place over the phone or via webcam.
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Relationship counselling
Strong relationships are an important part of your wellbeing. Strengthen your connections with the people that matter most with professional family and couples counselling provided by the experts at Relate.
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24-HOUR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT LINE
Our trained advisors are here to listen. If there’s something on your mind or you want to find out more about our support, you can call or chat to us online in the strictest confidence. Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here.
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TELEPHONE FRIENDSHIP SERVICE
We know that more people than ever are feeling isolated as a result of the pandemic. If you’re aged 60 and over and feeling lonely, we can introduce you to an Age UK befriender. You can chat, swap stories and spend time on the phone each week.
Telephone friendship service is currently available in the UK only.
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