Whether you're someone living with Parkinson's, a family member or friend of someone with the condition, you may need support to help you deal with and think through some of the areas where you're having difficulty. 

Counsellors are trained to help support people through difficult situations. They can help you understand your own feelings and talk about them.

Talking to someone other than your family and friends can give you the opportunity to have frank and confidential conversations, and this may help you cope better.

You can ask your GP for information (many GP surgeries have counsellors attached to their practice). 

You can also refer yourself directly to NHS counselling services without needing a GP referral. For more details, visit the NHS website.

NHS counselling services are free. There is usually a waiting time for these services, which can range from a few weeks to a few months, depending on your local area. 

The agencies below are among many which may be able to offer support.