People harm themselves in many ways, including burning or scratching, pulling out hair, hitting their bodies against something, drinking heavily or taking excessive amounts of drugs.

People self harm for different reasons, but it is always an indication of an underlying problem and is often kept secret.

If at any point you feel you need to talk to someone, please do contact us. Befrienders are not self-harm experts, but they are there to listen to your problems, whatever they are, in a caring, non-judgmental way. The service is absolutely free.