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If you need mental health support, go somewhere good

Free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing support for adults.

Qwell is here for you, whatever you're going through

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, anger issues, low mood, depression, or just about anything else, Qwell can help.

Our safe, welcoming online platform is a good place to go to share your feelings, overcome challenges and work through tough times.

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Qwell helps you unlock your inner strength

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 and/or our practitioners – 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. 

The right help at the right time

We know you lead a busy life. That’s why our trained mental health practitioners work extended hours at evenings and weekends. We make sure we’re available 365 days a year, even at Christmas and public holidays.

Qwell is open 24 hours a day. In short, we’re here whenever you need us.

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Tools and tips to get you back on track

We are the UK’s only BACP-accredited online mental health service. That means you can trust our advice and rely on the therapeutic tools and activities you find inside Qwell.

 

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Community

Our supportive, welcoming forums are a great place to connect with others who may feel the same way you do.

Each discussion board is a judgement-free zone. All comments are pre-moderated so you can feel safe to open up.

Direct Help

Whatever’s on your mind, our team of friendly practitioners are here to listen and offer therapeutic advice.

You can text-chat directly, or send us an email inside Qwell. 

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Activities

Qwell is packed with resources, mini-activities and goal-setting tools that can help you take small steps on your path to recovery.

Why try Qwell?

Free

Qwell is 100% free – always. There are no waiting lists, no charges and no need for a referral – just a friendly community and a team of professionals on hand to listen and offer support. 

Useful

Qwell is packed with useful resources, tools and guidance on navigating all kinds of challenges, dealing with many common issues and improving your mental health. Our platform is accessible 24/7.

Safe

We’re the UK’s only digital BACP-accredited service. Qwell is completely anonymous, so you can feel safe discussing whatever is on your mind in confidence and without judgement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Qwell has been commissioned by the NHS in many areas of the UK to offer free, anonymous mental health support to all adults in the commissioning area.

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.

Qwell is commissioned by many NHS bodies, and also by many Police Commissioning Services across the UK. Qwell is part of Kooth PLC.

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.