Stories & blog
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘Therapy felt like going into a cocoon and coming out with wings.’
"It’s surreal to think that when I came here for my first session I didn’t think I’m going to make it through the week.”...
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘When you have a disability, as a man, your ego gets hits hard.’
Jack, former James' Place Newcastle client, explains how his disability and a family breakdown contributed to his suicidal crisis...
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘Free therapy saved me from suicide’
UFC fighter Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett shares why he supports James' Place as part of The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal...
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: ‘I saved a baby’s life — then I needed someone to save my own.’
When Steven Simpson left the army, he spiralled into depression and was diagnosed with PTSD before becoming suicidal. He found help at James' Place...
The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal: Launch video
Watch this video to launch The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal featuring former James' Place client Achal Dhillon...
Jason’s story
"I had a complete breakdown, but it was the biggest release, I had no secrets anymore, no shame. I could finally move on and put things behind me."...