Self referral form | NHS Oldham Talking Therapies

NHS Oldham Talking Therapies

NHS Oldham Talking Therapies service is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in the Oldham area.

We offer support and treatment for those who are experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood / depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks.

It can also help those dealing with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain, Post Natal Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, phobias, or disordered eating.

With help and support, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to a successful recovery.

The service is delivered by a range of professionals including therapists and counsellors, who will find a level of treatment that is right for you. This could be a group workshop, an online or telephone based course of self-help treatment, or an individual therapy session.

We also offer specialist treatment such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and IPT (Interpersonal Therapy).

If you are currently receiving treatment from a specialist mental health service (such as a community mental health team) or are accessing therapy through somebody else, please speak to your care coordinator or therapist about additional support.

Everyone referred to NHS Oldham Talking Therapies is invited to attend two group sessions to introduce them to our service. This is so that people can then make an informed choice about whether they would like to like to proceed with an assessment for NHS Oldham Talking Therapies.

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If we have identified any concerns for your safety or that of others, we have a legal duty to share this with relevant agencies.

Please be aware that our service is unlikely to be suitable for you if you are at immediate or imminent risk to yourself or others. Please see this page to see how you can access support. Crisis numbers - Oldham.

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