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
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Shout
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Samaritans
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