Need advice on the go? Dear Deidre launches new WhatsApp service

Facing relationship struggles, family rows, parenting pressures or a worry you just can’t shake? Whatever you’re dealing with, we’re here to help. The Sun’s trusted Dear Deidre team is making it even easier to get support with our FREE WhatsApp counselling service, launching tomorrow, Friday, August 28th. So now users can message my team of experienced counsellors whenever you need us, wherever you are. Simply send us a WhatsApp message and we’ll reply within one working day. This new service expands our Live Chat one which ends this week, with a far more flexible offer. Sign up for the Dear Deidre newsletter Thank you! There’s no limit to how often you can get in touch. We’re here to listen, understand and help you work through whatever is on your mind. Live Chat and Contact Dear Deidre Live Chat with one of our trained counsellors Monday to Thursday from 1pm to 4pm. In Live Chat Hours:On your desktop or mobile, a ‘live chat with us’ button will appear below. Click it, and the chat box will appear and you will be connected with one of Deidre’s team. If you’re on the The Sun app, click here. If you would like to contact any of the counsellors outside of these hours, you can contact us:Via email: deardeidre@the-sun.co.ukOr send a confidential form here.DM us on Instagram: @Dear DeidreDM us on Facebook: @DearDeidreOfficial With hundreds of five-star reviews, readers consistently tell us how much our advice has helped them. After his wife cheated on him with a neighbour, one reader told us: “Thank you for your help, I thought I’d lost everything and you helped me see what I needed to put my marriage back together.” “Two years on and we are happier and stronger together than ever.” For almost 50 years, The Sun’s Dear Deidre team has supported readers through life’s ups and downs, and now you can speak to our trained counsellors directly though WhatsApp, when you need help most Credit: Dmitrii Marchenko For almost 50 years, Dear Deidre has supported readers through life’s ups and downs by offering a listening ear, fresh perspective and practical advice. And while our trusted daily column will continue in your favourite paper, we’re excited to introduce an even simpler way to reach us. Most read in The Sun “I’m proud to offer a service that allows users to send in their concerns at their convenience,” says Sally Land. “Offering WhatsApp means my experienced counsellors and I can listen and support people promptly. “AI certainly has its place in modern life, but I firmly believe if you want real insight and objectivity, there is no replacement for human connection. “Whether it’s a pressing dilemma, a nagging concern or you simply need a fresh perspective, get in touch – my team treats everyone with the dignity, care and respect they deserve.” The new WhatsApp service will replace our existing live chat service, making it even easier to contact the team while you’re on the go. “We already provide personalised advice to every reader that contacts us through email, responding quickly and often staying in contact with people for weeks or months when ongoing support is needed,” says Sally. “Now, we’re making it even easier to get in touch with the introduction of WhatsApp. “It’s free, and we want to help as many people as we can.” Comment now