Local Mental Health Support

22 September 2025

Looking for mental health support?

We genuinely care about patient well-being and are committed to our community. This section of our website is to focus on areas other than typical dentistry, which we believe impact overall health.

Here are some great local support options:

Mental Health Support

Samaritans
For emotional support when you’re struggling to cope. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 116 123.

NHS Talking Therapies Berkshire
Offers support if you’re coping with challenges like depression, stress, anxiety or phobias. Talking Therapies provides stress workshops, access to GPs and health professionals and a self-referral service.

Shout 85258
The UK’s first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support.

Young Adult Support

Time to Talk|
Time to Talk West Berks promotes the mental health & emotional wellbeing of young people aged 11-25 with free counselling in & around the region. Call on 01635 760331.

Emotional Health Triage
Free service open to children and young people (under 19 years old) in West Berkshire who need support with emotional health difficulties.

Bereavement

Providing support and help to those who are grieving following the death of someone close.

One-to-one support.

Special support for children and young people.

Group support.

Pre-Bereavement Support.

Training and education.

Information and leaflets.

Help and support to other agencies: 01635-523573

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“As always, a really good team awaits my visits here. Shivani Singh was so kind, thoughtful, and the hygienist was equally so. No worries from me!”

DW

Berkshire

“As always, extremely friendly and a lovely atmosphere.”

HB

Berkshire

“I am always very nervous when attending dental appointments, but I have to say, both Shivani and Sarah-Jane made me feel really comfortable, and the whole experience was pain-free. They...

JT

Berkshire

“Highly recommend, especially if you or a child is nervous. The kind, patient and understanding service I have received is second to none. Dr Shivani Singh is just wonderful. I...

SB

Berkshire

“Hi. Just a quick review of this dental practice. I would give it a score of outstanding. A very professional Service. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome....

RH

Berkshire

“I’ve just had my new crown expertly fitted by Dr Shivani Singh. She was really kind and sensitive throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her and the staff...

JC

Berkshire

“After a really awful week of the previous dentist saying my tooth pain was sinus, to then going to the doctor saying nothing was wrong with sinus, I went back...

F

Berkshire

“I have been using this surgery for years. All the staff have always been unfailingly courteous and kind, and a recent extensive course of treatment has been completed with customary...

AC

Berkshire

“I have nothing but praise for the entire team. Highly skilled dentists and hygienists who, over many years, seem to work pain-free miracles to preserve my own teeth for as...

MK

Berkshire

“All good, allays fears.”

GW

Berkshire

“The service was wonderful. Very easy to get an appointment at such short notice. Could not praise Shivani and Sarah-Jane enough! Would definitely recommend. Thank you to all the team...

TD

Berkshire

“Excellent check-up consultation – positive manner, gentle touch and explanation.”

CL

Berkshire

Gemma Evans

14:01 23 Dec 25

Another great experience at Wash Common Dental Practice. Starting with the receptionists always welcoming, reassuring and helpful. Then the dentists and nurses who are supportive and professional. My latest experience was with Dr Seepaul Singh who completed a procedure to the highest standard whilst he reassured me and helped me relax as I an a very nervous patient. Plus a phone call to check up on me the next day. A wonderful dental surgery which I would highly recommend to anyone.

Jerry Cox

11:13 13 May 25

I’ve just had my new crown expertly fitted by Dr Shivani Singh. She was really kind and sensitive throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend her and the staff at Wash Common Dental Practice Newbury Berkshire

Samantha Blackwell

13:38 12 May 25

Highly recommend especially if you or a child is nervous. The kind, patient and understanding service I have received is second to none. Dr Shivani Singh is just wonderful. I feel she went above and beyond really taking the time to talk with me whilst resolving my dental issue promptly. My 7yr old daughter was treated with the same gentle professionalism, and she is no longer worried about the dentist! It’s a miracle! Thank you so much to the team.

Richard Harbord

14:25 09 May 25

Hi. Just a quick review on this dental practice.I would give it a score of outstanding.A very professional Service.The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome.I Can highly recommend it to anyone who are nervous patients like me.And I’d like to thank Dr Shivani for taking care of me.Ricky….Upper Buckleberry

fiona

11:02 25 Apr 25

After a really awful week of previous dentist saying my tooth pain was sinus , to then going to Dr saying nothing wrong with sinus go back to dentist !!!I had a flyer through the post for Wash common dental practice. Called them and was seen within 3 hrs. Dr khalid found the issue straightaway and confirmed his findings with an X-ray. I then had the tooth removed the next day ! Dr khalid and Silvia were AMAZING. They talked me through everything they were doing and took everything slowly. The whole procedure was calm and although I was terrified they put me at ease the whole time.I cannot recommend the practice enough.Also a big shout out to the lovely receptionists who put together the appointments. 👍

Mark Keenan

14:23 20 Mar 25

I have nothing but praise for the entire team. Highly skilled dentists and hygienists that over many years seem to work pain-free miracles to preserve my own teeth for as long as possible whilst also being super capable of offering high-end implants when some teeth inevitably have to come out. And everyone is so friendly there - you feel it the moment you walk through the front door.

Andrew Cadwell

15:21 03 Mar 25

I have been using this surgery for years. All the staff have always been unfailingly courteous and kind and a recent extensive course of treatment has been completed with customary professionalism by Dr Khalid. I am very grateful to him and thoroughly recommend Wash Common Dental Practice.

Local Mental Health Support

22 September 2025