Virtual Safe Spaces
Need someone to talk to?
Our Virtual Safe Spaces are free, confidential online support sessions open to anyone across the UK over 16 years of age. The sessions provide a calm, welcoming environment where individuals can talk about how they are feeling, reflect, and receive emotional support from trained volunteers.
Free & confidential
Unless significant risk of harm
UK-wide, 16+
Join from anywhere in the UK
Online or phone
Teams or call — your choice
Overview
These sessions are designed to be accessible and barrier-free with no travel, no waiting rooms, and no location restrictions. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, or simply needs a supportive space to talk, Virtual Safe Spaces provide a secure and understanding environment.
Participants can join from home or any private space, making this a valuable option for people who may find it difficult to access in-person services.
Who Virtual Safe Spaces are for
Virtual Safe Spaces are suitable for anyone who:
- Is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or stressed
- Would benefit from a supportive, non-judgemental environment
- Prefers online support or cannot access in-person services
- Wants a safe place to talk and feel heard
What to expect
During a Virtual Safe Space session, participants can:
- Talk openly about how they are feeling
- Receive emotional, non-clinical support from trained volunteers
- Connect with a supportive environment designed to help them feel more settled
- Share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with
- Sessions are informal, friendly, and focused on emotional wellbeing
Upcoming sessions
Virtual Safe Spaces are currently held on Microsoft Teams or by a phone call every Friday 9am – 12:30pm.
We offer both 1-1 and group sessions depending on your preference, in 1-hour slots.
How to book onto a Virtual Safe Space
Microsoft Teams
Email the following Virtual Safe Space facilitator to book a Microsoft Teams slot:
Mark@suicideapuk.co.ukPhone call
Email the following Virtual Safe Space facilitator to book a phone call:
heidi@suicideapuk.co.ukAccessibility
Virtual Safe Spaces are:
- Free
- Open to anyone in the UK over 16 years old
- Fully online
- Confidential unless there is a significant risk of harm
- Easy to join from any device
Contact us
If you have questions or would like more information, please get in touch with one of the following:
Promotional materials
Isobel (Director Support for Events) — posters and leaflets
isobel@suicideapuk.co.uk