What are talking therapies

Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS treatment designed to help with common mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. Anyone aged 17 1⁄2 years or over and registered with a GP can access support, though a GP referral is not necessary as you can self-refer.

Our talking therapies in Nottingham provide a safe and supportive environment with a trained therapist, allowing individuals to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies and better understand their thoughts and feelings.

What can talking therapies help with?

Nottinghamshire talking therapies and counselling services is designed to help people facing difficulties with:

• Depression
• Low Mood
• Struggling to cope with daily life
• Excessive worry or overthinking
• Stress and anxiety
• Worry about a long-term health condition such as cancer, chronic pain and diabetes
• Panic attacks
• Sleep problems
• Phobias
• Social anxiety

What type of help is available?

Our talking therapies can be provided in person, by video, over the phone or as part of an online course. Treatments are wide-ranging and are designed specifically to the individual circumstances. They could include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Guided self-help
• Counselling for depression
• Talking therapies for couples
• Dynamic interpersonal Therapy

Talking Therapies – the benefits

Talking therapies can help individuals to develop a greater understanding of their thoughts and emotions, which can lead to increased self-awareness and better self-management. Our Nottinghamshire talking therapies service can also provide a safe and supportive environment in which individuals can explore and process difficult emotions.

How do I access talking therapies support?

Accessing talking therapy support in Nottinghamshire is easy. You do not need to visit a GP, simply self-refer by digital assistant, online form or telephone on this page.

What happens after I refer?

After we’ve received your referral, we will make contact to book an initial assessment to ask about the problems you are facing. If the service feels that talking therapies can help, then we will recommend a therapy plan suited to you based on your symptoms.