NHS Talking Therapies for people who are registered with a GP in Blackpool or Cleveleys free one-to-one support information leaflet
Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all.
NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies can help you to make positive changes in your life.
Talking therapies can help you to help yourself and provide you with the tools you need to get back to enjoying life, work or daily activities.
Talking about your thoughts and feelings is good for you. We often find it useful to talk through our problems with a friend or family member but sometimes we may need to talk to someone who is trained to help us to make positive changes.
Talking therapies help people to explore their thoughts and feelings and the effect they have on their behaviour and mood.
By understanding what is going on in your mind and how this makes you feel, you can notice patterns that it may be helpful to change. This can help you to feel better, improve your confidence, and take control of your life.
Talking therapies take place over a number of regular sessions, usually weekly appointments. This will vary according to
your individual circumstances and needs.
We will let your GP know when you begin treatment and when your sessions come to an end. You will also get a copy
of the letters we send to your GP.
“You have helped me find ways to move my life forward in a positive direction. You went above and beyond with patience, time and gave me the tools I needed. I feel stronger and more able to cope.”
• Feeling depressed
• Experiencing feelings of panic
• Finding it hard to control worry
• Feeling low
• Experiencing fear of specific objects or situations
• Feeling stressed
• Experiencing fear of social situations
• Struggling to come to terms with or experiencing flashbacks of traumatic events
• Obsessing about thoughts or stuck in repetitive routines
“The therapist was amazing and helped me so much. I was worried about starting my sessions but she made them enjoyable and spoke to me like a friend.”
Sometimes people with long-term physical health conditions can experience some of these feelings.
We can offer support to help you feel more able to cope with your health problem.
“The therapist helped me understand how my physical and mental health interact and the impact on my wellbeing.
They tailored my treatment to my individual needs.”
Similarly, if you or your partner are pregnant or have recently become parents and are experiencing any of the above, we can
help with this too.
“I always felt listened to and never judged. The therapist was extremely supportive and I can’t thank her enough.”
We offer a range of therapies recommended by the national Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) including:
• Guided self-help with a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP)
• Counselling
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Online CBT
• Stress control courses
• Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
• Mindfulness courses
•Wellbeing webinars
“The therapist has provided guidance and support, and through working together I feel that my life has changed for the better. I have learned many things along my journey - strategies that really work, understanding why I might feel the way I do, and having someone who doesn’t judge are to name but a few.”
For more information or to self-refer please see
www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/ talking-therapies,
email: bfwh.talkingtherapies@nhs.net
or
telephone 01253 955700 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
When you get in touch we will offer you a telephone welcome and assessment appointment with one of our therapists. This
appointment will normally be within two to four weeks.
At the arranged time we will telephone you to find out more and so that we can ensure you are offered the most appropriate
therapy for your needs.
If you have any questions regarding confidentiality, please raise these at your first appointment with your therapist who will explain the boundaries of confidentiality and answer your questions
Talking therapies are not crisis services. If you or a loved one are having a mental health crisis and need help straight
away you can:
• Call the mental health crisis line on 0800 953 0110
• Dial 999 if you have harmed yourself
Group therapy is also available, please visit our website
