Couples will be offered counselling on the NHS if their relationship problems are causing depression, the health secretary has announced. The move, to be unveiled this week by health secretary Andy Burnham , will implement National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidance that recommends relationship therapy should be offered under the IAPT programme. A relatively small step can prevent more tragic consequences - like severe mental illness, depression, or long-term unemployment.
The cost of offering this additional therapy is minimal, as it uses existing resources more flexibly. Your partner doesn't need to be with you to attend a counselling session. If you decide to split up Mediation can help couples who have decided to split up reach agreements about children or the family home. If you're in an abusive relationship Warning If you and your children are in immediate danger and need help, call There is a problem.
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Back to top. Therapy can bring up difficult issues. We want you to feel able to discuss any questions or worries with your therapist. This is important to progress your therapy. If you would like to discuss any concerns with someone independent of your therapy please contact our patient advice and liaison service. The COVID outbreak has changed many things about the way we live and work, but our mission and values remain the same.
We will continue to deliver high quality clinical services, training and education to all those we support. If you live in Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden or Islington and are aged between 0 and 18 years old, or care for someone that is, you can now access a crisis line if you are in need of urgent mental health support or advice. Contact them on:. This line operates 24 hours a day, days a year. If you are an existing patient you can also continue to contact your clinical team in the usual way.
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In the current climate the amount of content advising children, young people and families on how to manage their mental health and wellbeing may be overwhelming. Counselling can help you cope with: a mental health condition, such as depression , anxiety or an eating disorder an upsetting physical health condition, such as infertility a difficult life event, such as a bereavement , a relationship breakdown or work-related stress difficult emotions — for example, low self-esteem or anger other issues, such as sexual identity What to expect from counselling At your appointment, you'll be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained therapist, who'll listen and support you without judging or criticising.
Counselling can take place: face to face in a group over the phone by email online through live chat services learn more about online tools for mental health You may be offered a single session of counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months, or a longer course that lasts for several months or years. Can you get free counselling on the NHS?
You can get free psychological therapies, including counselling for depression, on the NHS. You do not need a referral from a GP. You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service. Find a psychological therapies service in your area. Video: Psychological therapies for stress, anxiety and depression Animated video explaining self-referral to psychological therapies services for stress, anxiety or depression.
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