Talking Therapies can help you manage different mental health conditions
Recovery is possible
Talking Therapies involve talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Talking therapies can help with many different problems, including:
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difficult feelings, such as low mood, worries and stress
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depression, including postnatal depression
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anxiety, including social anxiety, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia
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bipolar disorder
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personality disorders
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coping with a long-term health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic pain
If you live in Kingston and registered with a GP in the Kingston borough you can self-refer to the Kingston Talking Therapies service.
You can call and speak to a member of the friendly administrative team on 020 3513 4440. The phonelines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
You can also complete a quick and secure referral form online. The service will then contact you by phone, email or post to arrange an initial assessment appointment.
Need urgent help?
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.
Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
You can also access urgent support by calling South West London and St George's Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000. The crisis line can provide an interpretation service if needed.
Types of talking therapy on the NHS
There are different types of talking therapy, but they all include talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Talking therapies can also be done in different ways, such as in-person, through a video or phone call, or an online course. You may be offered the choice of group sessions or one-to-one.
The type of talking therapy you can get on the NHS get depends on what you need it for and what's available in your area.
Looking for mental health support in Kingston?
Everyone’s journey is different. From NHS mental health services to community counselling, crisis helplines, and wellbeing groups, explore trusted options to get the help that suits you.
