Wellbeing support
Amid the busyness of life, it’s easy to forget that being well is just as important as doing well. At Foothold, we offer a range resources to support your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Browse the support options below, or get in touch with us.
Wellbeing Hub
Our Wellbeing Hub offers information and advice on physical and mental health conditions, from body image and issues with alcohol, to anxiety and grief. You can also enroll for free CBT courses.
Mental Health Check-In
Our confidential, clinically validated online check-in tool asks you a series of questions to better understand your current experience of worry, anxiety and low mood. You’ll then receive a personalised report with tailored advice, including links to the support options available to you.
Counselling and therapy grants
We understand that admitting you need support can be difficult, and talking to those close to you about your concerns can be challenging.
That's why we offer counselling and therapy grants. If you're unable to access free therapy, or if the waiting list is too long, our grants* could help you receive professional help faster.
Get in touch to enquire about support.
*Counselling grants cover up to 10 sessions and are subject to eligibility checks.
Worldwide support
While we believe that everyone should have access to counselling and therapy, we know that this is not always an option. Not all countries have public healthcare systems that offer therapy free of charge and when they do, overstretched health services can mean long waiting lists that make immediate help hard to come by. Reach out to see how we can help you.
Recognising when you need help
You may recently have lost someone close to you and find that understandably hard to deal with. You might need counselling while dealing with a crisis or emergency. You could be a student finding that unforeseen difficulties are threatening your ability to finish your degree. Whatever the reason, if you’re having a difficult time talking to someone might make the world of difference.
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Your stories
The support Foothold has given my family has had a hugely positive impact not once, but twice. It gave Mum and Dad back their independence and dignity, and gave us peace of mind that they were safe and content in their own home.View story Read Susan’s story of taking control of her mental health after being diagnosed with PTSD
Thanks to Foothold’s incredible support I’m now living a relatively normal life again. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for me. I remember thinking early on in my career: ‘why should I donate to the IET benevolent fund?’. It turns out I had to find out the hard way.View story Read Stuart’s story of regaining control of his mental health
I'd let my mental health define me. But now I’m in control of it - it’s not in control of me. If I hadn’t got in touch with Foothold I wouldn’t be in this position. I really do appreciate everything.View story Read Michael’s story of his mental health journey
I feel like I have a safety net which reassures me massively. We still have stressful days, but I can manage them so much better than before.View story Read Molly’s story of getting counselling support
"We’ve been through such an ordeal as a family - it makes me feel emotional just thinking about it. I'm just very, very, very grateful for the support we got."View story Read Linda’s story of supporting her daughter’s mental health
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