NHS Talking Therapiessubstance misuseDrug and alcohol users have been suggested to face disproportionate exclusion from mental health services, but data on any such exclusion are not readily available. This study examined the clinical records of those excluded from an NHS Talking Therapies service due ...
It’s recommended to speak to your GP first if you’re not sure whether CBT might be suitable for you. The NHS talking therapies service, including CBT, is available via either GP referral or self-referral online if you are over 18 and registered with a GP in England. Talking therapies ...
HelloSelfis a leading online therapy service offering talking therapies for adults and young people. Their compassionate team includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and CBT Therapists, all dedicated to helping you feel better. After a short online questionnaire, you can choose a therapist and ...
in England it is offered to anyone through the NHS because of its effectiveness.[1]It is applicable in lots of different settings and can benefit very different kinds of people, so in the clinical community it is understood as the ‘gold standard’ for psychotherapy, or talking therapies.[2...
Alongside lifestyle advice, they can advise you on medication options, as well as further support such as talking therapies suited for your needs. “Medication options include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medication, which is an antidepressant, the oral combined pill, the Mirena coi...
Free therapies, including counselling, are available on the NHS. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a referral from your GP toaccess NHS counselling. However, if you are concerned about your mental health and wellbeing, and would like to know more about counselling and your options,...
Presenteeism: Doctors Are Pushing Their Mental Health Aside Better access to good quality mental wellbeing support is vital for the health of doctors and retention in the profession. Medical Protection Society 09 Apr 2025 Dropout Rate Raises Questions on NHS Talking Therapies Referrals to NHS Talking...
Recognising that a high number of women in prison are vulnerable and living with trauma, it says the service needs to improve access to services such as talking therapies, and acknowledges prisons are ill-equipped to provide the necessary treatment and care for acutely men...
If you’re experiencing ED often it’s a good idea to speak to your GP about it, just to make sure there isn’t something else going on. There are so many treatments out there from creams, to talking therapies to tablets. You can learn more about ED treatments through our onlineerecti...
Talking therapies are very effective, and have helped millions of people, but sometimes it’s not the right thing for you, or it’s not the right time. This doesn’t mean you, or the therapy, have failed, and it shouldn’t put you off trying it again in the future. Maureen explain...