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UK Muslim mental health directory

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6 Helplines & emotional support

Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU)

Independent charity providing free legal guidance, basic emotional support, and signposting for victims of Islamophobic hate…

Regional (England, Wales) · Free

Online form on website, helpline 020 3904 6555 (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm), or email [email protected]

Karma Nirvana (Honour-Based Abuse Helpline)

National helpline founded by Muslim survivors providing free, confidential emotional and practical support to anyone experiencing…

National · Free

Call 0800 5999 247 (Mon–Fri 9–5) or access free online counselling service via JaneApp

Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)

Confidential national helpline for young British Muslims up to ~25, operating 365 days/year 4pm–10pm.

National · Free

Call 0808 808 2008 (4pm–10pm, 7 days/week), web chat, email ([email protected]), WhatsApp, or request callback

MWN Helpline (Muslim Women's Network UK)

National specialist, faith and culturally sensitive helpline and counselling service for Muslim women.

National · Free

Phone 0800 999 5786 (Mon–Fri 10am–4pm), text 07415 206 936, or email [email protected]

Naseeha Mental Health

Naseeha is the world's first 24/7 Muslim mental health helpline, staffed by trained counsellors offering anonymous, confidential…

Online · Free

24/7 phone helpline at 1-866-627-3342 (NASEEHA); online chat available; anonymous and confidential

19 Counselling & therapy

Amina — The Muslim Women's Resource Centre

Amina is a Muslim-led, Scotland-based helpline and counselling service for Muslim and Minority Ethnic women.

Scotland (Glasgow, Dundee) · Free

Helpline: 0808 801 0301 (Mon–Fri 10am–4pm). Face-to-face appointments by registration form. Services nationwide via online and in-person delivery.

Awakening The Heart (Islamic Counselling)

Twenty-year-old Islamic counselling training and practice organisation founded by Sabnum Dharamsi and Stephen Maynard.

Regional (Bedfordshire, UK-wide online)

Contact [email protected] to enquire about sessions

East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre

Maryam Women's Counselling Service offers confidential counselling delivered by qualified counsellors from East London Mosque and…

Regional (East London, Tower Hamlets) · Free

Email [email protected] or call 020 7650 3022 with name, email and phone number; downloadable referral form also available

East London NHS Foundation Trust — Muslim chaplains & Lateef partnership

East London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, community health, and primary care services across East London,…

Regional (City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets) · Free

NHS-commissioned; access via GP referral or NHS 111 Option 2 for crisis support

Eemaan Therapy Clinic

Private Islamic counselling clinic in Harley Street, London, led by Dr Aisha Ali (BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist).

Regional (London, UK, worldwide) · Paid

Phone enquiry or online contact form; 15-minute free initial phone consultation offered

Ibn Sina Sanctuary

Online Muslim counselling service established 2023, offering individual therapy, marriage and premarital counselling, and…

National · Sliding scale

Free initial consultation. Book via Fresha (www.fresha.com/a/ibn-sina-sanctuary-london-online-service). Sessions 50 min, conducted online via secure video.

Ihsaan Therapeutic Services

Ihsaan is a specialist Islamic psychology service in Bradford providing counselling, CBT, and psychotherapy grounded in Islamic…

Regional (Bradford, West Yorkshire) · Paid

Self-referral or GP/health professional referral via online forms. Referrals considered monthly; initial assessment typically within 3 months.

Inspirited Minds

Inspirited Minds is a London-based Muslim mental health charity offering confidential, non-judgemental counselling via messaging,…

National (London) · Free

Online messaging via support centre, telephone, video call, or in-person counselling by arrangement

MindworksUK

MindworksUK is a UK registered charity (1192998) offering counselling, psychotherapy, life coaching, and explicitly Islamic…

Online (UK) · Donation

Self-referral via mindworksuk.co.uk/contact-1. Online sessions.

Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)

MCAPN is the national professional network and public directory for finding a qualified Muslim mental-health practitioner…

National (Leicester, London, Birmingham, Manchester)

Search public Counselling Directory or Supervision Directory online; membership available for practitioners

Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre

Nafsiyat is a pioneering intercultural therapy centre in London providing trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling in over…

Regional (London) · Paid

Via referral to individuals, groups, and couples; paid-for service available

Roshni (Birmingham)

Roshni Birmingham is a leading charity founded in 1979 providing specialist therapeutic counselling, safe accommodation, and…

Regional (Birmingham) · Free

Call 24-hour multilingual helpline 0800 953 9666 or email [email protected]; office hours Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Roshni Ghar

Community-led mental health charity based in Keighley, Bradford providing culturally responsive counselling, peer support and…

Regional (West Yorkshire, Bradford, Keighley) · Free

Professional referral by GP, social worker, psychiatrist, health visitor, midwife, counsellor, or school staff. Clients then receive 6 weekly/monthly 1:1 support sessions.

Ruh Care — Muslim Therapist Directory

Ruh Care is an online therapy platform connecting users to licensed Muslim therapists via phone and video.

Online · Freemium

Complete matching form on website or view all therapists and book directly; instant matching and scheduling

Sakoon Islamic Counselling

Sakoon is a UK-based Islamic counselling service founded in 2006, offering individual, couples, and family therapy delivered…

National (London, Manchester, Birmingham) · Paid

Phone (07943 561 561) or email ([email protected]) to schedule appointment; pay per session, no contract required

The Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS)

The Association is a directory of Muslim therapists and counsellors and a place for the public to seek Islamic counselling from…

National · Free

www.aimsonline.org

The Lateef Project

Europe's longest-running Islamic counselling service (since 2010).

Regional (Birmingham, London, Newham, Tower Hamlets) · Free

Email or contact phone; wait-listing system in place due to high demand

1 Peer & community support

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge — Sakinah Project / Our Voices

The Sakinah Project (Our Voices) provides free, weekly peer-support groups for Muslim women 18+ in East London (Tower Hamlets,…

Regional (Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge) · Free

Drop-in to weekly sessions at three locations (Limehouse, Whitechapel, Bow) or email [email protected] / call 020 7510 1081

1 Bereavement support

Muslim Bereavement Support Service (MBSS)

Registered Muslim charity providing free, confidential bereavement support to women who have lost a loved one.

National · Free

Referral form completed by healthcare professionals, social prescribers, social workers, or other organisations; self-referral pathway not explicitly stated

7 Addiction support

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat is the UK's eating-disorder charity.

UK (UK) · Free

England helpline 0808 801 0677 (9am-midnight weekdays, 4pm-midnight weekends). Youthline 0808 801 0711.

Drinkaware

Drinkaware is the UK's leading alcohol education charity.

UK (UK) · Free

Drinkline helpline 0300 123 1110 (Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm). Self-help tools at drinkaware.co.uk.

GambleAware

GambleAware is the leading UK charity commissioning prevention and treatment for gambling harm.

UK (UK) · Free

Service finder at gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/.

GamCare

GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133, free, 24/7).

UK (UK) · Free

National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133. Live chat at gamcare.org.uk. 24/7.

My Tazkiyah

Muslim porn-addiction recovery programme.

Online

SOCH Care

SOCH Care is a UK registered charity providing free, confidential addiction support for British Asian families.

UK (UK) · Free

Free confidential support via sochcare.org. UK-wide.

Talk to Frank

Talk to Frank is the UK government's national drugs information and support service.

UK (UK) · Free

Helpline 0300 123 6600 (24/7). Text 82111. Live chat 2pm-6pm.

1 Parenting support

Approachable Parenting

Approachable Parenting CIC is an award-winning Birmingham-based non-profit offering culturally sensitive parenting programmes for…

Regional (Birmingham, West Midlands) · Free

Referral form on the website (forms.office.com/e/JUSiTG8Jh8). Phone 0121 773 8643. Email [email protected]. Based at the Innovation Development Centre, 22-28 George Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9RG.

3 Advocacy & rights

Apna Haq

Survivor-led BME women's charity in Rotherham providing long-term trauma support for women experiencing domestic violence, forced…

Regional (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) · Free

Telephone (07824 767170), WhatsApp, email ([email protected] or [email protected]), or contact form. Office hours only for telephone; emergency calls to 999

Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)

MCB hosts a mental-health resources hub aggregating Muslim mental-health provider information and promoting Muslim mental-health…

National · Free

Online resource hub; no direct intake process

Muslim Mind Collaborative (MMC)

National membership network of 50+ mental health organisations advancing faith-equitable mental health services for UK Muslim…

National · Free

Free national membership network of 50+ mental health organisations; sign up via newsletter subscription

7 Education & training

Better Community Business Network (BCBN) — Resilient Mind

Muslim-led grant-giving charity (15+ years) supporting community projects across UK.

National (London, Luton) · Free

School-based programme; partnership with educational institutions

British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) — Mental Health team

BIMA is a UK Muslim healthcare organisation running Mindsavers, a mental health education programme based on Islamic principles.

National

Workshops delivered in mosques and Islamic centres across UK

Maslaha — Talking From The Heart / Coming Home / Muslim Girls' Mental Wellbeing

Maslaha is a Muslim-led social justice organisation working across education, gender, criminal justice and health.

National (London, East London, Tower Hamlets)

Unknown; contact via organisation

Muslim Aid — Mental Health hub

Muslim Aid's Mental Health Hub delivers the 'Value Every Mind' School Programme in UK secondary schools, offering faith-sensitive…

National · Free

Schools register students for 'Value Every Mind' workshops; creative competition via online registration at mentalhealth.muslimaid.org

SLM Wellbeing CIC

We are a community-rooted organisation dedicated to supporting the mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of Muslims.

National (West Midlands) · Sliding scale

www.slmwellbeing.com, 07828206954

The Aafiyah Project

Muslim-led national charity providing awareness-raising workshops, lectures, and training on mental health from an Islamic…

National · Free

Contact via website form for workshops, lectures, or training delivery

The Lantern Initiative

Muslim-led grassroots social enterprise delivering mental health education, workshops, and residential retreats across the UK.

National (Leicester, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, London)

Register for upcoming workshops, retreats, and events via website

7 Apps & self-help

Muraqaba

Muraqaba is a Muslim-led mindfulness and meditation app offering 80+ guided meditations, courses from Islamic psychologists (Dr…

Online · Freemium

Direct app download; free tier with optional premium courses

Muslim Moodfit

Free mobile app for Muslim mental health featuring mood tracking, guided mindfulness, breathing exercises, CBT thought records,…

Online · Free

Download from App Store or Google Play; no signup barriers mentioned

NeuroEmoti (Sakinah)

NeuroEmoti Sakinah is an interactive app by neuropsychotherapist Safiyyah Sultana targeting Muslim adolescents and their support…

UK

Download app; workshops available by enquiry

Ruh Care App

Ruh Care is a freemium mobile app connecting users with licensed Muslim therapists globally via text, voice, and video.

Online · Freemium

Download Ruh Care app, book appointments at convenience via integrated scheduling

Sabr

Sabr is a freemium meditation and wellness app designed specifically for Muslims.

Online · Freemium

Download from app store; premium subscription ~$77/year

Sabrly (Muslim Mental Health: Sabrly)

Freemium mobile app offering anxiety-management tools integrated with Islamic spiritual practices.

Online · Freemium

Download from App Store (iOS/Android availability not confirmed from provided content)

Sirr (Ibn Sina Sanctuary)

AI-integrated journaling app from Ibn Sina Sanctuary that combines Islamic psychology with modern therapeutic insight.

National

Join the waitlist at www.sirr.org.uk.

1 Other services

Muslim Sports Foundation — Mindful Sunnah

National charity providing sport and physical activity programmes for Muslim communities to support wellbeing and emotional…

National

Expression of interest via website; mosque-based delivery through Mindful Sunnah programme

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