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NHS Talking Therapies

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NHS Talking Therapies in Coventry, Warwickshire & Solihull (formerly IAPT)

Are you feeling down, stressed, or struggling with anxiety? You are not alone. If you need mental health support in Coventry, the NHS Talking Therapies service (formerly known as IAPT) is a free, confidential service dedicated to helping you.

At Cheylesmore Surgery, patients can request a GP mental health referral through our team or choose to self-refer directly.

What are Talking Therapies?

If you are aged 16 or over and struggling with low mood, stress, or depression, NHS Talking Therapies in Coventry offer dedicated local support. These programs provide targeted anxiety and depression support, including free NHS counselling and NHS CBT therapy.

What We Can Help With

This service provides support for a range of common mental health difficulties, including:

  • Excessive worry, stress, panic attacks, and low mood
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma
  • Sleep problems and emotional difficulties

Types of Free Therapy Offered

Through this service, you can access professional, tailored care options:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): NHS-funded therapy designed to help you manage challenges by changing thought and behaviour patterns.
  • Free NHS Counselling: One-to-one sessions with professional counsellors to help you navigate difficult emotions.
  • Guided Self-Help: Work through practical self-help materials with ongoing support from a trained practitioner.
  • Group Therapy: Supportive, structured group sessions for sharing experiences and building practical coping strategies.

How to Self-Refer Directly

You can self-refer by calling them on the telephone or using the Talking Therapies self-refer form.

Their contact details:

Talk to the Samaritans in Coventry

If you are a registered patient at Cheylesmore Surgery and would like assistance with your referral, please reach out to our team. If you live outside Coventry, you can find your nearest Talking Therapies Service service online.

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