NHS Talking Therapies

Helping you overcome anxiety and depression

Sunderland Counselling Service is here to support you.

We work closely with four local NHS Talking Therapies services to offer a range of psychological therapies and counselling.

Want to learn more or find out how to refer yourself? Just click the links below to explore each service and see what’s right for you.

Talk. Change. Feel Better

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Mental Health Matters

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Friendly and Approachable

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For anxiety and depression

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What happens next?

Ask for Help

If you are over 16 and living in the North East you can:

♣ Talk to your GP

♠ Call

♥ Fill in an online referral form

♦ Ask another professional to contact us

Connect

Once you let us know you need help, we’ll contact you to talk about how we can support you.

We’re here for you, and you’re not alone

Telephone Appointment

A warm and friendly therapist will call you to find out more.

They will find out:

♠ What has been bothering you

♣ What support you need

♥ How to keep you safe

You will explore the different options available and together you will come up with a treatment plan. 

Weekly Support

Appointments will be offered at the same time each week.

The length of treatment will be based on your individual needs.

You may be offered:

♥ High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

♦ High Intensity Counselling

♣ Guided Self Help

♠ Low Intensity Counselling

♥ Groups and Workshops

♦ Interpersonal Psychotherapy

♣ Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)

♠ Computerised CBT

... and more depending on your location

Our Partners

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North Tyneside talking therapies
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Helpful

Safe

Life Changing