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Common reasons for contacting LawCare

At LawCare we speak to legal professionals and support staff every day about a range of issues, both personal and professional. Here are some examples of common reasons for contacting us along with our responses.

I’m being investigated by my regulatory body

I don’t know if law is for me

I’m being bullied

I’m feeling worn down, tired and negative

Man with glasses wearing a shirt leaning against a wall in an office looking worried and tired

Myths about LawCare

At LawCare we know that it can be very difficult to reach out for support when you are having a hard time.  Here we’ve tried to allay some common fears people have around speaking to us to put your mind at rest. If you need to talk to someone please do contact us, you may be surprised at the difference it can make to your wellbeing just talking to someone about what’s going on.

My firm isn’t signed up to the service/de

My employer, regulator or professional body will find out

The person on the helpline might know me or recognise my voice

LawCare is only for solicitors

My problems are bad enough, I know that other people have it much harder

I don’t have a mental illness

No-one will understand what I’m going through

It won’t help me

I’m too embarrassed to admit to having a problem and seek help. What would others think of me?

I’m so overwhelmed I might get upset

There is so much going on in my head and I might not be able to put into words what I want to say

We're here to listen…without judgement

Contact our free, confidential, emotional support service for the legal sector