UK resources I actually trust.

When I was housebound, I didn't need fifty links. I needed a short list of things that were real, UK-based, and not trying to sell me something. This is that list.

In crisis? Go here first NHS routes

NHS (free, UK-wide)

NHS - Agoraphobia

Clear overview: what it is, symptoms, treatment options.

Read on NHS.uk

NHS - Panic disorder

Symptoms and how to get help through your GP.

Read on NHS.uk

NHS Talking Therapies

Self-refer for CBT and other therapies. No GP needed.

Find your local service

NHS 111

Urgent medical advice when it's not a 999 emergency.

NHS 111 online

Charities I'd point you to

Mind

Mental health information and support across England and Wales. Their pages on anxiety and panic are solid.

mind.org.uk

No Panic

Specifically for panic, anxiety, phobias, and OCD. They run a helpline and recovery groups. Directly relevant if you have panic disorder.

nopanic.org.uk

Anxiety UK

Support for all anxiety disorders. They offer therapy access and a helpline.

anxietyuk.org.uk

Samaritans

24/7 listening support. Call 116 123, free from any phone. Not just for suicidal feelings - they're there if you're struggling to cope.

samaritans.org

Peer support: my Discord

I run a Discord server for people living with agoraphobia. It's peer support - people who understand the shame, the isolation, and the tiny wins, because they live it too.

Join Agoraphobia Support UK What is the Discord?

Not an emergency service. If you're unsafe, please use crisis support.

On this site

Self-help plan

A daily structure that works on the worst days.

Self-help plan

Exposure steps

The "small ladder" approach I used.

Exposure steps

For family and friends

If someone you care about has agoraphobia.

Family and friends