This website only seeks to relate personal experience and opinion and the information contained should not be assumed to constitute any form of professional or therapeutic advice or guidance.  The names, locations and exact details of some events described have deliberately been changed to preserve the anonymity and dignity of those with whom I have come into contact.  Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this website, readers should be aware that memory can be selective and can also be affected by circumstances and the passage of time.  No responsibility whatsoever can therefore be taken for any errors or omissions.

The inclusion of links to other websites does not imply any endorsement or recommendation of those websites.  No responsibility whatsoever can be taken for the content or availability of any linked websites.  Particular care should be taken if contacting non-regulated practitioners such as counsellors and complementary therapists.  In particular qualifications, level of experience and suitability to help someone in your situation should be carefully checked.  Further guidance is available from organisations like the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (see Links).

If you are already receiving any kind of help for anxiety or any other medical condition or mental, physical or psychological difficulties, please do not vary that help in anyway without discussing this first with those who are providing the help.  To do so could be harmful.  

Those experiencing an immediate crisis or in need of urgent help can contact their family doctor service or the accident and emergency or similar department at your local hospital.  In the England and Wales NHS Direct (see below) may also be able to help you.  If you do not want to access urgent help through the health services, a listening service is provided by the Samaritans (UK) or Befrienders International (other areas, subject to availability).