IAPT Talking Therapies
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.
These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
Additional Resources
- Rethink: Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
- Samaritans: Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
- Kooth: Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
- Mind: Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.