Welcome to Trafford NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Service.

This is a self-referral form for talking therapies. If you are completing this form on behalf of someone else, please ensure that the individual has consented to the referral. If the individual has not consented, the referral may not be accepted. We are only able to accept referrals for people with a Trafford GP unless there has been prior agreement with the management team.

We would appreciate it if you filled out the referral form in full and ensure that any (required field*) are completed with the relevant information.

What Trafford Talking Therapy Service offers:

• We provide support for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a Trafford GP.
• We provide talking therapy (such as CBT and Counselling) for people with common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.
• The service is delivered by a range of professionals including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Cognitive Behaviour Therapists (CBT), Counsellors, and Psychological Therapists.
• We aim to deliver evidence-based therapy in line with the person’s preferred outcome and needs.
• If you are unable to find your registered GP in the drop-down list, please use the following link to find your local NHS Talking Therapy service: www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-NHS-talking-therapies-service/find-your-gp

• Please note that we do not offer support specifically for substance/alcohol use where the substance use is considered the primary difficulty – the service for this in Trafford is: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/achieve-trafford
• We are also not equipped to provide care for people who are experiencing ongoing and distressing symptoms of psychosis, whereby the involvement of a multidisciplinary team would be more beneficial.
• We are only able to offer talking therapy. If you feel you would benefit from a diagnosis or medication review, please make an appointment to discuss this with your GP.

Please note that we are not a crisis service and will not be suitable for you if you are at immediate or imminent risk to yourself or to others. If you require crisis support, then please contact:

• Your GP or NHS Direct (dial 111, 24 hours, 7 days a week)
• Go to the nearest Accident & Emergency hospital department or call 999 for an ambulance.
• Call GMMH Crisis Helpline (dial 0800 953 0285; 24 hours, 7 days a week)
• Call Samaritans (dial 116 123; 24 hours, 7 days a week)