Esoteric, Nature-based & Creative Therapies
Help & Support Contacts:
ESOTERIC THERAPIES
APA
Web: https://apa.uk.com/
Find Ayurvedic Practitioners, Therapists and Associate Therapists. Ayurveda includes many topics such as health, diet, herbs, surgery, massage, body therapies, oils, food classification. It concerns holistic therapeutic approaches.
Association of Reflexologists
Information about reflexology and where you can find some reflexology sessions near you.
ATCM
Traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, herbal medicines, and Tui Na.
Breathworks
Web: breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk
This organisation provides mindfulness courses and resources to help with various long-term conditions, including pain and stress.
British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
Web: https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/
The BAcC is the leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture in the UK. They are a member-led organisation, governed by an elected Governing Board and driven by a specialist staff team.
British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA)
Web: bamba.org.uk
The BAMBA is a network for mindfulness-based teacher-training organisations. This resource also includes a searchable list of mindfulness teachers.
British Herbal Medical Association (BHMA)
Web: https://bhma.info/
The BHMA works to advance the science and practice of herbal medicine in the UK. It promotes the use of herbal medicinal products, manufactured to the legal pharmaceutical standards so to ensure high quality and effectiveness.
Buddhanet
Web: buddhanet.net
Find information about Buddhism, as well as a directory of local groups near you.
Hypnotherapy Directory
Web: https://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Find a hypnotherapist for specific issues.
Mental Health Foundation
Web: mentalhealth.org.uk
Find information about mental health issues as well as access personal stories, podcasts, and videos.
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Web: mbct.co.uk
Access information about mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and various related online resources.
National Alliance for Arts, Health and Wellbeing
Web: artshealthandwellbeing.org.uk
Information about art activities to help with well-being. This resource includes a directory of local groups.
National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists (NAMMT)
Web: https://nammt.co.uk/
NAMMT is a “Not for Profit” Professional Association that provides and regulates professional massage and manipulative therapists.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Web: nice.org.uk
NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
NHS Service Finder
This is a searchable database of NHS services across England.
NHS UK
Web: nhs.uk
Find information about health problems and treatments. This resource includes details of local NHS services across England.
Oxford Mindfulness Centre
Find information and research about mindfulness, mindfulness sessions and training for mindfulness teachers.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers advice and support on a variety of matters.
The Aromatherapy Council
Web: https://www.aromatherapycouncil.org.uk/
Information about aromatherapy and where you can find some sessions near you.
The Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA)
Web: https://www.bowentherapy.org.uk/
BTPA is an independent professional organisation for various soft-tissue therapies.
The British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Web: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/default.aspx
BMAS is a registered charity established to stimulate and promote the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture within medicine for the public benefit.
The British Reflexology Association
Web: https://www.britreflex.co.uk/
Details and information about reflexology.
The School of Meditation
Web: https://www.schoolofmeditation.org/
Learn about meditation, how to practise it and apply it to your life.
The Society of Homeopaths
Web: https://homeopathy-soh.org/
The Society of Homeopaths is the UK’s largest group of registered professional homeopaths.
Therapy Directory, Massage Therapy
Web: https://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/articles/massagetherapy.html
Massage therapy to relax, revive, and heal the body.
NATURE-BASED THERAPIES & SERVICES
Big Butterfly Count
This is a survey of butterflies across the UK. Join the bug UK butterfly count today to get involved with something a little bit different!
Blue Cross
Web: bluecross.org.uk
This is a well-known animal charity that helps sick, injured, and homeless pets.
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Web: bumblebeeconservation.org
This trust aims to protect and raise awareness of bumblebees.
Canal and River Trust
Web: canalrivertrust.org.uk (English) - canalrivertrust.org.uk/cymraeg (Welsh)
This trust looks after canals, rivers, and locks across England and Wales.
Carry on Gardening
This organisation works to help anyone with a disability, start or continue gardening.
Forestry England
Web: forestryengland.uk
This initiate is about working to protect England's woods and forests.
Groundwork
Web: groundwork.org.uk
Groundwork works to improve local communities and provide details of various volunteering opportunities.
Grow Wild
Web: growwilduk.com (English) - growwilduk.com/cy (Welsh)
This is a fun outreach initiative that aims to bring people together to enjoy wildflowers and nature.
Hedgehog Street
Tel: 01584 890801
Web: bighedgehogmap.org
This organisation campaigns to help protect hedgehogs.
Let's Walk Cymru
Web: sport.wales/community-sport/adults/let%27s-walk-cymru
This resource lists local walks happening across Wales.
National Allotment Society
Web: nsalg.org.uk
This is a national organisation that upholds the rights and interests of the UK's allotment community.
National Garden Scheme
Web: ngs.org.uk
This resource lists gardens and walks open to the public across England and Wales.
National Trust
Web: nationaltrust.org.uk
This resource lists walks, open gardens, parks, and estates that anyone can visit.
Natural Resources Wales (Cyfoeth Naturiol)
Web: naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
This resource oversees and protects natural sites across Wales.
Ramblers
Web: ramblers.org.uk
This is a well-known charity that works to protect people’s ability to enjoy being outdoors, on foot.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
Web: rspca.org.uk
This is a well-known animal charity that works to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals across England and Wales.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Web: rspb.org.uk
The RSPB campaigns various conservation projects to protect wildlife and restore habitats across the UK.
Social Farms & Gardens
Web: farmgarden.org.uk
Here you can find information on care farming and community growing projects.
The Wildlife Trusts
Web: wildlifetrusts.org
This is an organisation that is made up of a number of local membership groups, that care for various nature sites.
Thrive
Web: thrive.org.uk
Thrive is a well-known charity that runs various gardening projects for those with mental health problems.
Walking for Health
This is a support organisation that facilitates networks of walking groups across England.
Wilderness Foundation
Web: wildernessfoundation.org.uk
This is a well-known foundation that facilitates various wilderness courses and therapy.
Woodland Trust
Web: woodlandtrust.org.uk
This is a well-known trust that protects trees and forests across the UK.
ART & CREATIVE THERAPIES
Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK
Web: admp.org.uk
This is the professional body for dance movement therapists. This resource provides information and a list of accredited therapists in your area.
British Association for Music Therapy
Tel: 020 7837 6100
Web: bamt.org
This is the professional body for music therapists. This resource provides information about music therapy and a register of accredited therapists in your area.
British Association of Art Therapists
Web: baat.org
This is the professional body for visual art therapists. This resource provides information about art therapy and a register of accredited therapists in your area.
British Association of Dramatherapists
Web: badth.org.uk
This is the professional body for dramatherapists. This resource provides information about dramatherapy and a register of accredited therapists in your area.
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Web: hcpc-uk.co.uk
This council regulates various types of health, psychology, and social work professionals.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Web: nice.org.uk
NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines and education on best practice in healthcare.
Roundabout Dramatherapy
Web: roundaboutdramatherapy.org.uk
This charity conducts various long-term and short-term dramatherapy projects.
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