NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) self referral 

NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) self referral 

What are NHS Talking Therapies?

  • Stressed?
  • Anxious?
  • Depressed?

NHS talking therapies provided by West London NHS Trust are available for individuals aged 18 and above who have a GP or reside in the London Borough of Hounslow. These therapies are evidence-based and specifically designed to address anxiety and depression.

If you are experiencing common problems like stress, anxiety, or depression, they can assist you. Whether you’re feeling down, having difficulty sleeping, or feeling scared, they have the expertise to help.

The aim is to provide individuals with flexibility regarding the timing, day, and location that suits their needs in a timely manner.

Treatments include:

  • Group sessions
  • Workshops
  • Couples therapy
  • Individual therapy

Treatment formats include:

  • Online
  • Over the telephone
  • Web-based
  • In-person

How to access NHS Talking Therapies

  • You can ask for a referral from your GP or any other health or social care professional. They will fill in a form explaining how you are feeling. 
  • You can also refer yourself online. You can find out how to refer yourself and more information about the service here https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk/our-services/adult/iapt/iapt-hounslow.

Alternative support

We are always here to help within the scope of a GP Practice. You may also find other sources of support from the following two organisations, both of which only accept self-referrals:

Hounslow Youth Counselling Service

HYCS offers a free, 1-2-1 counselling service just for young people. Their service is confidential and anyone aged 11-25* who lives, works or studies in the Borough of Hounslow can self-refer to our free service.


Ealing Abbey Counselling Service

EACS is a non-denominational self-referral service that offers individual and couples counselling. They work with anybody over the age of 18.

Phone services for instant support

18 people die by suicide every day in England and Wales, but help is out there. If you are in need of somebody to talk to instantly, please see below. Talking saves lives, and there is always somebody to listen.

Mind

📞

ℹ️

🌐

Shout

📞

ℹ️

🌐

Text SHOUT to 85258

24/7 text service

giveusashout.org

Samaritans

📞

ℹ️

🌐

116 123

24/7 helpine

samaritans.org

YoungMinds

📞

ℹ️

🌐

Text YM to 85258

24/7 text service

youngminds.org.uk

CALM

📞

ℹ️

🌐

0800 58 58 58

Helpline for men

thecalmzone.net

Papyrus

📞

ℹ️

🌐

0800 068 4141

Under 35s Helpline
papyrus-uk.org