Body dysmorphic disorder helplines
Body dysmorphic disorder helplines
NHS Choices
BDD: nhs.uk
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: nhs.uk
Comprehensive advice and information on BDD and OCD from NHS Choices with links to external sites.
MIND – Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Mindinfoline: 0300 123 3393
Help and information about BDD
The Body Dysmorphic Foundation
Our charity is dedicated to the relief of suffering from BDD. It aims to advance education and understanding of BDD. It supports research into BDD and its treatments. Whilst we are based in the UK, our reach is international and we are proud to be the only charity for BDD in the world. You’re not alone. BDD is a recognised clinical condition, and it is treatable. This website may help you find the answers to your questions.
BODY Charity
BODY is a national charitable organisation that actively celebrates individuality and strives to cure those with Body disorders. We believe in 'Being One Distinguished You' because we are ALL unique and we are ALL beautiful. On this website, you'll find everything you need to know about our FREE therapy and how we help people directly. This includes: Support groups for loved ones and carers. Self help classes. One on one therapy. Creative expressive therapy workshops and our BODY Buddy national befriending system.
OCD UK
BDD: ocduk.org
OCD-UK works independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, their objective is to make a positive and meaningful difference in the everyday lives of people affected by OCD by providing accessible and effective support services and by campaigning for improved access and quality treatment and care.
Anxiety UK
Helpline: 08444 775 774
About Anxiety: anxietyuk.org.uk
BDD: anxietyuk.org.uk
Anxiety UK works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy. We work regularly with external agencies and healthcare professionals to improve services for those living with anxiety disorders. We also campaign to raise awareness of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety Alliance
Helpline: 0845 2967877 (10am-4pm Monday to Friday)
Advice and support for sufferers of anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks and OCD. Support is available for friends and families of sufferers too.
No Panic
Helpline: 0844 967 4848 (10am-10pm daily, plus overnight crisis line answerphone)
Aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, other related Anxiety Disorders, including Tranquilliser & Drug Withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or carers.
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
The BABCP is the leading organisation for CBT in the UK; its membership includes nurses, counsellors, psychologists, psychologists and trainees, and it is the only organisation that provides accreditation for CBT therapists. The website provides listings of CBT therapists.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Tel: 01455 883300
British Association for Counselling and PsychotherapyBACP House15 St John's Business ParkLutterworth LE17 4HB,
Use the website to search online for a therapist or write for a list of local practitioners, enclosing an A5 stamped addressed envelope.