A wide range of Counselling and Emotional Support Services are available through the practice.
National and Local Organisations for specific medical problems can offer a lot of information and support.
| Counselling Service | What sort of service is provided? | How do I get an appointment? | Is there any cost? | How long do I have to wait? |
| PCT counsellor | Short term therapy, usually 6-8 weeks for anxiety, depression and similar problems. Largely based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). | A doctor or nurse at the practice has to make a referral on your behalf. please speak to your doctor/ nurse about this service. | No | Varies depending upon demand. Currently about 10 weeks |
| Riverside Community Mental Health Team | A wide range of support and therapy for more complex emotional and psychiatric problems | A doctor or nurse at the practice has to make a referral on your behalf. please speak to your doctor/ nurse about this service. | No | Varies depending upon urgency. between 1 and 8 weeks. |
| Drug and Alcohol Support | Quay Centre. This is an NHS, adult Drug Treatment Centre. They offer counselling and specific treatment for drug related problems. | By Doctor/ Nurse only | No | Varies depending upon urgency. Please ask for more details |
| Y-Smart. This is an NHS counselling and treatment service for under 19's with drug or alcohol problems. They also provide help for all the involved family. | By Doctor, Nurse or Self Referral.
01271-388162 or 01271-325500 |