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Man sat on sofa in therapy room

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.”...
Man in flat cap sat in therapy room at James' Place

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...
Paddy Pimblett at the Next Generation MMA gym in Liverpool.

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...
Man sat on a chair and looking out of window

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...
man standing in a park

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...
Man on beach

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."...