Psychological Therapies
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"My counsellor was very friendly, put me at ease straight away. The mood questionnaire was very helpful and after 4 sessions it had improved. I only needed 4 sessions as it made me realise a few things about my life, which I have since changed." |
The Psychological Therapy service provides therapy, in GP surgeries and a range of community settings, for people suffering from mild to moderate mental health difficulties
If you’re feeling depressed or think you might need help with a mental health problem you should first speak to your GP (doctor).
Not only will your GP be familiar with your medical history, they will be able to discuss which therapies and treatments are available to you.
Don’t feel worried about going: your GP is there to help with your mental as well as your physical health.
If anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress or obsessive compulsive disorder are starting to interfere with your life, there’s an initiative to help you.
Known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) the service focuses on practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to improve your day to day life. Your GP can refer you to the IAPT service.
You will then be assessed and offered the right support for your needs.
Psychological Therapies can provide help for the following conditions
- Mild to moderate depression
- Anxiety/stress
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship issues
- Bereavement and/or loss
- Life change experiences e.g. retirement, redundancy, parenthood
- Trauma
- Ill health/pain management
- Unresolved issues
- Inability to cope