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How we can help

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, excessive worry or low mood, we are here to help.

Anxiety and worry
Long-term health conditions
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Depression

Who can make a self referral?

We encourage you to make a self referral to our service if you are:

  • Experiencing depression, anxiety or PTSD
  • Aged 16 years and over
  • Ready to start working on your problems and able to attend regular appointments
  • Registered with a GP in Plymouth
  • Not currently receiving support from other mental health services

If you are registered with a GP outside of Plymouth please contact your GP and ask to be referred to your local Talking Therapies service or use this link to find a service local to you: Find a Psychological Therapies Service.

We are not a crisis service. If you need urgent help please see this webpage to find urgent support.

 

What happens when I refer?

We will review your referral and then if appropriate contact you to book your assessment appointment.

 

What if I am not suitable for your service?

If we are unable to meet your needs we will do our best to find the service that can help.

STEP ONE

Fill in our online referral form

Referral Form

STEP THREE

Telephone assessment discussion of what’s troubling you and a joint decision about treatment.

STEP TWO

We will contact you by text message or by telephone to book an assessment.

STEP FOUR

Evidence based treatment.