Mental Health Support

At a glance:

To request Peer Support or Counselling (all free of charge), complete this form and one of our team will be in touch.

We’re here to help – and just as every family is different, the support people need can be different.

We understand the impact that an H.I.E. event can have on your mental health. Below are just some of the things we offer that may be beneficial. (To access support, please make sure you have registered with Peeps). If you need any help with information, or prefer a different language or format, please just let us know.

Peer support

Speaking to a mum, dad or grandparent who has been through the same, or similar experience, can be helpful. We can put parents/carers/grandparents in touch with one of our Peer Support Volunteers, either for a one-off chat, or more regular support. We offer both online sessions via Teams, as well as face-to-face in person support depending on your location.

Meet our Peer Support Volunteers here.

You can also access informal peer support via WhatsApp (please get in touch for the link), or our closed Facebook group – Little HIEroes – all welcome!

Counselling and trauma therapy

Peeps is run by parents and volunteers. We are always happy to lend an ear but we’re not trained professionals. If someone affected by H.I.E. would benefit from speaking to a trained counsellor then we can support. Different options are available for counselling or trauma therapy, and can be for individuals or couples.

Peeps will fund up to 10 sessions (online or face to face are available, depending on your preference). If further sessions are recommended then this will be considered on an individual basis, and we will always support where we can.

We are currently supported by Emma McDermott,  Re-Vibe Counselling,  Yorkshire Psychotherapy, and others across the UK.

If you would like to find out more, or register for mental health support, please complete our short form by clicking here.

Group Therapy – Pilot Program

We are running our first Group Therapy programme, fully funded for H.I.E. families, across a 6 week period. To find out more please click here.

Additional support can also be found on our Useful Info page, with links to other charities, organisations and groups. You’re not on your own and we’re here for you.