Several types of support are available across the UK.
NHS support: Cardiac rehabilitation is available after a cardiac arrest and typically includes physical recovery, education, and psychological support. Ask your cardiology team or GP for a referral. Your GP can also refer you to NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety or depression, or you can self-refer in England without seeing your GP first.
SCA UK: Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK is a peer-led charity supporting survivors, co-survivors and bereaved families across the UK. We offer a large active community, a library of information resources, and access to free private counselling sessions for eligible members through our partnership with SADS UK. Joining is free. Join our community.
Private therapy: If NHS waiting times are too long, private counselling from a BACP-registered or UKCP-registered therapist can be quicker, though there is a cost. Our counselling page covers how to find a suitable therapist.