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Hello! This is my first time posting My name is Lucy and I am a teenage girl, diagnosed with Autism early last year.

I’ve been struggling with my mental health for a while now, dealing with the transition into college, self-image and Friendships.

I’ve been thinking about talking to a Psychiatrist/Counsellor/Therapist as I think it would be good to get some advice or just get it off my chest. Is there anyone you guys would recommend?

I live in Bedfordshire, England so someone based locally would be preferable, but I don’t mind travelling a little bit.

Thank you so much
Lucy

Hi there and Welcome to wrong planet..Lucy.being across the ocean from you, could not make specific reccomends Might check out reveiws online for whomever you decide to go with, Might ask ,if they have experience in treating Autistic Individuals, maybe also treating people with trauma ? Just a thought .Either way Welcome to the Planet.

hello there Lucy wherever you decide to go to school there will likely be in-school psychological services/counseling available and advertised. in addition, here is what doctor Google told me-

You can find psychological help in Bedfordshire through local council-run services like Bedford Open Door and Bedfordshire Sorted, or by contacting charities such as CHUMS Bedfordshire and Luton and Relate Counselling Bedfordshire. For 24/7 urgent support, you can call NHS 111 or Samaritans (116 123), or text SHOUT to 85258 for crisis support. You can also ask your GP for a referral to local NHS talking therapies services.
Local and national services
Central Bedfordshire Council: Offers resources like the 24/7 REFLECT text messaging support service and information on other local services.
Bedford Borough Council: Provides a Mental Health Wellbeing Hub and lists services like Chat Health (text: 07507 331450), the School Nursing Service, and Bedford Open Door.
best of luck to you and I hope to hear of your further adventures in school.
CHUMS Bedfordshire and Luton: Provides mental health support for children, young people, and families.
Bedfordshire Sorted: Offers support for mental health and wellbeing.
Relate Counselling Bedfordshire: Provides counseling services.
Mind BLMK: Offers a Young Persons Sanctuary in Bedford.
NHS 111: Call 111 for urgent help when it's not an emergency.
Samaritans: Call 116 123 anytime for free, confidential support.
Shout: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support.
For urgent help
Call 999: Use this for immediate, life-threatening emergencies.
Call 111: Contact NHS 111 for urgent but not life-threatening help.
Call 116 123: Reach out to the Samaritans for free, 24/7 support.
Text SHOUT: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support.
Other options
See your GP: Your doctor can provide advice and refer you to appropriate services.
Self-refer to NHS talking therapies: You can directly access free NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression without a GP referral.