Counselling

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How old are you?*

18 or over

16-17

Under 16
Are you registered with a Somerset GP?*

Yes

No
Our Service is funded to work with people registered with Somerset GPs only (excluding areas of north Somerset). But don’t worry, you will be able to find another similar service who works with your GP Surgery.
Please search here: Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Are you worried you may harm yourself?*

Yes

No
Thank you for answering these questions. Talking Therapies is not an emergency service and we want to ensure you get prompt, specialist help right now.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you currently enrolled on one of our digital treatment options?*

Yes

No
Please speak with your assigned practitioner before referring again.
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Are you eligible?

"*" indicates required fields

Are you 16 or over?*

Yes

No
Are you registered with a Somerset GP?*

Yes

No
Our Service is funded to work with people registered with Somerset GPs only (excluding areas of north Somerset).
But don’t worry, you will be able to find another similar service who works with your GP Surgery. Please search here: Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Are you worried you might harm yourself?*

Yes

No
We are not an emergency service and want to ensure you get prompt, specialist help right now.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (somersetft.nhs.uk)?
Are you currently having support from any other mental health services?*

Yes

No
Please discuss our service with your mental health worker.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

How we can help
- Problems we treat
  Anxiety and Worry
  Depression
  Long Term Health Conditions
  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma
  Insomnia and sleep difficulties
  Managing the Menopause
- Families and Carers
  We recognise the important role you play in supporting your relatives or friends through common mental health problems; and the impact caring for someone with a long term condition can have on your own health and wellbeing.
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Resources
- Podcasts & Videos
  View the latest videos, podcasts and courses available with NHS Somerset talking therapies service for online support and advice about the problems we treat, as well as the related treatments we provide.
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- Courses
  Anxiety and depression are often lonely experiences which isolate us from other people. Talking Therapies offers treatment via courses and webinars (ie. online courses) when your initial assessment suggests this may be the best way to help.
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