1. 1) Self referral form 
  2. Completed

NHS Manchester Talking Therapies (The Big Life group) professionals referral form


We provide support to people aged 18 or above who are registered with a Manchester GP.

Please note, we require consent from the client to process the referral, if the client has not given you permission to submit this referral, do not submit the referral.

We provide support for common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, including: counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, or guided online therapy.

The service is delivered by a range of professionals including psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWP`s) and counsellors, who will find the support that is right for the person. This could be a group workshop, an online or telephone based course of self-help treatment, or an individual therapy session.
If, for any reason, our service isn`t right for the person, we will make sure that they see the right professional for their situation and get the support they need with the community.
To help us put the person in touch with the team who can give them the support they need, please complete the form below.

Please note: this service is not a crisis service and will not be suitable if the person is at immediate or imminent risk to themselves or others.

For those who feel that they are in distress, for example if they feel at risk of harming themselves or others then we would urge them to contact any of the following organisations who are able to offer support:

  • NHS (non-emergency) 111 (24hrs)
  • Samaritans (Helpline)116 123 (24hrs)

Alternatively, we would request that they contact their GP. Or if in crisis, attend their local A&E department.
(They may wish to call an ambulance on 999)


If you want to find more about how we use people`s information, please see this page to see our terms and conditions:
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/Privacy/

The Talking Therapies pathway is delivered by The Big Life group in partnership with the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Unfortunately if the clients GP is not listed we are unable to offer them support via our service. Please search NHS choices for your local NHS talking therapies provider
We are required to notify the clients GP that they are accessing our service. Please provide permission for us to write to the GP with this information.
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Contact Telephone: 0161 226 3871

Contact Email: manchestertalkingtherapies@thebiglifegroup.com