Talking Therapies and resources

Talking therapies may sound a little odd… something you don’t do every day, only hearing about it being used in extreme cases of depression?

But this couldn’t be further from the truth! There is immense stigma around talking therapies, but these can be very useful in everyday coping.

They are also more than just talking – these can take share in the form of one-on-one chats, group counselling (in person, over the phone or online), self-guided or online well-being courses and much more.

So, whether you are feeling stressed, anxious, having trouble sleeping, low in mood or need help with coping, here are some local taking therapy teams (these are for individuals 18 or over and are totally free).

Alternatively, you can search ‘NHS talking therapies’ online to find your local service.

Croydon

CroydonIAPT@slam.nhs.uk 0203 228 4040 www.slam-iapt.nhs.uk/croydon/welcome-to-croydon-iapt

Available at various locations in central Croydon and Purley, and at some GP surgeries across Croydon

Merton

020 3513 5888 www.mertonuplift.nhs.uk

Based at the Cricket Green Medical Practice and other community sites and GP surgeries across the Merton borough

Sutton

0800 032 1411 www.suttonuplift.co.uk

Based at the Jubilee Health Centre East, 6 Stanley Park Road, Wallington SM6 0EX

Kingston

cim-tr.kingston-icope@nhs.net 0203 317 7850 www.kingston.icope.nhs.uk

Based at Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Rd, Surbiton KT5 9AL

Richmond

elft.rws@nhs.net 020 8548 5550 www.richmondwellbeingservice.nhs.uk

Based at the St Johns Health Centre, Oak Lane, Twickenham TW1 3PA

Wandsworth

talkwandsworth@swlstg.nhs.uk 0203 513 6264 www.talkwandsworth.nhs.uk

Based at the Talk Wandsworth Hub, 56 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RN, and other GP surgeries and community sites across the Wandsworth borough