Tag: talking therapies
Local Groups and Courses
Our Community Living Well partners offer a range of local groups and courses for you to take part in. These include social groups, mental health support groups and courses, where you can learn more about how to manage a specific mental health problem. Upcoming local courses Understanding Trauma – Starts Monday 17 April This 4-week […]
Out now! Community Living Well Magazine Issue 12
We are pleased to share the 12th edition of Community Living Well magazine. This issue includes informative stories and practical information and advice on a range of topics to help support your mental health and wellbeing, including: mental health support for carers exercise and mental health getting active in RBKC cost-of-living support looking after your […]
NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression
NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression – the new name for IAPT services Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services are being renamed as NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, following a public consultation with close to 4,000 responses and a series of focus groups led by an independent research group. NHS Talking […]
Talking Therapies: Chris’s story
Before the pandemic hit in early 2020, Chris was leading a busy life; working in a voluntary role as a board member, exercising and receiving physical therapy for an injured shoulder, and socialising with friends. However, all of this had to stop when the first lockdown was introduced. Like many of us, Chris was forced […]
Talking Therapies: Pierre’s story
“I hope by sharing my experience, other people will want to try.” Pierre had been dealing with anxiety and depression for a while. He turned to Talking Therapies (IAPT) for support. We spoke to him to find out about his experience. How did you come to hear about Talking Therapies? I heard about it through […]
SilverCloud: Online CBT
SilverCloud enables people to access the same quality therapy online, as they would meeting with a therapist face to face. National studies, and our own data looking at the effectiveness of SilverCloud, have shown high improvement rates for depression and anxiety; helping people overcome and manage their mood better whilst increasing their sense of wellbeing. […]
Talking Therapies: Amal’s Story
Amal, who is a part of the local Muslim community, had been struggling with difficult feelings for a while, but she didn’t know why or how to cope with them. She had tried to seek help before but could not find someone who understood her situation, and it ended up making her feel worse. Determined […]
Overcoming obstacles with a long-term condition: Luca’s story
Coming to terms with a long-term condition can be challenging, particularly with managing symptoms and making changes to your day-to-day life. It can have a detrimental effect on your mental health, causing anxiety and depression. Luca who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) talks to us on how the service helped him re-focus his life […]
Talking Therapies Webinars August
The next course of Talking Therapies (IAPT) webinars start in August. The Talking Therapies webinars can help to support you and teach you ways to help manage your stress, anxiety and other emotional difficulties. MOOD BOOST Tuesday 10 AUGUST @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM This 4-week group can support you in understanding low mood and how […]
How Talking Therapies can help you
Throughout the pandemic, Talking Therapies (IAPT) have provided support for people who were self-isolating or anxious about the impact of the virus on themselves, their families and loved ones. Find out how Talking Therapies can help you by reading about other people’s experiences. How Talking Therapies can help Talking Therapies (IAPT) provide a range of […]
