Talking therapies, sometimes known as psychological therapies. Talking therapies are available free on the NHS for people who meet the eligibility criteria. You can call direct to book an assessment or your GP can refer you. The team will assess your need and identify whether therapy is right for you, they can also help you access other support. To find out more about talking therapies click here. Or you can see what talking therapies are available in your area by looking on the Help With What option on the search and choose counseling and support and then choose your area in the Where Are You option.

Talking therapies can help people cope with:

• stress
• anxiety
• depression
• emotional problems
• relationship problems
• troublesome habits like OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  phobias
• other problems, such as hearing voices and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• anger management
• bereavement