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Whatever you're going through, Qwell can help you get back on track

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress or sleep issues, Qwell offers support when you need it.

Delivered in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council

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What is Qwell?

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Please note: In Buckinghamshire, Qwell is a self-help service. This means there’s no live chat or messaging with our practitioners. 

Welcome to Qwell in Buckinghamshire!

Qwell is a free online space where adults (18 and over) in Buckinghamshire can find help and support for their mental wellbeing.

Explore helpful articles, videos and podcasts whenever it suits you. There’s also a journal to help you track your thoughts and feelings, plus a goal tracker to set personal goals and see how you’re getting on.

You can also join our Qwell Community. This is a safe, moderated forum where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and give or get support from others who might be going through similar things.

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Ask questions and share experiences

Forums are your chance to connect with others who may be experiencing the same thing. Explore forums created by the Qwell community or create your own.

A sample of the kinds of articles you can expect to find on Qwell, to help you navigate a wide range of issues on all kinds of topics

Explore and manage what you’re feeling

Submit your own article or story as well as exploring hundreds of articles, podcasts and videos designed to support you with whatever you’re feeling.

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Visualise your progress

Writing it down is a proven way to support your mental wellbeing. You can use an online journal or any of our other tools, like goal-setting, to track your progress.

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How does Qwell work?

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Register

Register anonymously, and for free. There are no charges for using Qwell. Ever.

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Share

Share your challenges with the community  – only if you feel like it.

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Explore

Explore Qwell’s activities & therapeutic resources. Read inspiring articles and try calming exercises.

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Check in

Check in – whenever you feel like you want to. Qwell is here whenever you need us. 

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Explore our helpful resources

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Here’s a list of seven healthy habits that anyone can use to help give their mental fitness levels a boost.

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Anonymous feedback from Qwell users

I'm now more able to look after myself more and feel compassion towards my childhood self.
AnonymousQwell user
It's great that [Qwell] is so accessible to people, whilst being anonymous. I feel it provides support in a way that removes a lot of barriers to access.
AnonymousQwell user
It's really helpful to read useful articles and to read in the forum and relate to people who are going through similar things to myself.
AnonymousQwell user
Hearing other service users stories is invaluable. Someone knowing how I feel is enough to make a difference to my day.
AnonymousQwell user
The journal is good to check in on how you actually feel not what you are pretending to feel.
AnonymousQwell user
A place to share my thoughts and feelings without feeling the worry of burdening others around me.
AnonymousQwell user

Frequently Asked Questions

Qwell has been funded by Buckinghamshire County Council and the NHS to offer free, anonymous mental health support to all adults in Bucks

We have a youth service called Kooth. It’s available to young people between 10-25 in many areas across the UK. Please visit kooth.com to find out more.

No – Qwell is commissioned by the NHS, councils and local authorities to provide free mental health support to local areas. It is one of the services provided by Kooth. 

Qwell is a completely anonymous service. For further information on our data and privacy policy, please visit https://www.qwell.io/privacy

Qwell is available wherever it has been commissioned. We are active in many areas of the UK. To find out more, visit http://www.qwell.io

Understanding our users’ backgrounds helps us check that the services we provide are reaching as many people, from as many backgrounds, as possible. It also helps us signpost you to the right services & support. Historically, some sections of society slip through the cracks of traditional mental health support. We are dedicated to ensuring this doesn’t happen with Qwell, and really appreciate your help.

Qwell is not a crisis support service. If you need urgent support, please dial 999 or contact urgent support services.