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NHS Talking Therapies (Westminster)

Stressed? Anxious? Feeling low? We can help.

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About the Service

98% of people are seen within 6 weeks of referral

Our Talking Therapies service offers free, evidence-based support for adults experiencing common mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress and low mood.

Delivered in partnership with CNWL Foundation NHS Trust, therapy is tailored to each person and designed to help you understand what you’re going through and move towards feeling better.

Please email talkingtherapies@allkind.org.uk with any questions. To refer into the service, you can fill out the form below.

Who it's for

  • Adults aged 18+
  • Registered with a Westminster GP or living in Westminster
  • Experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress or trauma-related challenges
  • People looking for short-term, structured support

Location:

Westminster

Service types:

Advice & support, Counselling/psychotherapy

Referral types:

GP referral, Healthcare referral, Self-referral

We can help with

  • Feelings of low mood or sadness
  • Stress or anxiety
  • Difficulty managing worrying
  • Social anxiety
  • Mood changes or anxiety during or after pregnancy
  • Panic attacks
  • Flashbacks of traumatic events
  • Excessive washing or checking
  • Struggles with feelings linked to a long-term medical condition

What we offer

  • Free 1-1 counselling sessions, lasting 6-12 weeks
  • Regular weekly sessions that last for 50 minutes, online or in person
  • Daytime and evening appointments
  • We offer a range of treatment options to support you, including talking therapy, counselling for depression, and interpersonal therapy

What to expect from the service

  • An initial assessment to understand what you’re experiencing and what support might help
  • A confidential, non-judgemental space to talk about what’s going on for you
  • Consistency: you’ll meet with the same therapist each week
  • If you opt for in-person sessions, they can take place at Monck Street, Maida Vale, or Praed Street

What people say about the service

These words capture what this service is all about: helping people feel seen, heard and less alone.

How to access support

Self-refer

To access support, you can self-refer directly by completing the form below.

Need help or have questions?

You don’t have to figure things out alone. If you’d like to know more about this service or need help getting started, our team is ready to listen and support you.

Please note, we are not a crisis service. If you require immediate support, please click here.

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