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Our Service is funded to work with people registered with Somerset GPs only (excluding areas of North Somerset). But don’t worry, you will be able to find another similar service who works with your GP Surgery.
Please search here: Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Thank you for answering these questions. Talking Therapies is not an emergency service and we want to ensure you get prompt, specialist help right now.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (somersetft.nhs.uk).
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Are you 16 or over?*

Yes

No
Are you registered with a Somerset GP?*

Yes

No
Our Service is funded to work with people registered with Somerset GPs only (excluding areas of north Somerset).
But don’t worry, you will be able to find another similar service who works with your GP Surgery. Please search here: Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) - NHS
Are you worried you might harm yourself?*

Yes

No
We are not an emergency service and want to ensure you get prompt, specialist help right now.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Are you currently having support from any other mental health services?*

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No
Please discuss our service with your mental health worker.
Please visit the following website to find the support available: Mental health crisis - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
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How we can help
- Problems We Treat
  Anxiety and Worry
  Depression
  Long Term Health Conditions
  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma
  Insomnia and sleep difficulties
  Managing the Menopause
- Families and Carers
  We recognise the important role you play in supporting your relatives or friends through common mental health problems; and the impact caring for someone with a long term condition can have on your own health and wellbeing.
  More about Families & Carers
- Older Adults
  We welcome referrals from all age groups however, due to the latest research we would be very keen to encourage over 65’s to access our service. We know they respond particularly well to our treatments with a high chance of recovery and we also know that contrary to commonly held assumptions depression, illness, isolation, loneliness and pain is not something older people have to expect and tolerate.
  More about Older Adults
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- Podcasts & Videos
  View the latest videos, podcasts and courses available with NHS Somerset talking therapies service for online support and advice about the problems we treat, as well as the related treatments we provide.
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- Courses and self help guides
  Anxiety and depression are often lonely experiences which isolate us from other people. Talking Therapies offers treatment via courses and webinars (ie. online courses) when your initial assessment suggests this may be the best way to help.
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Resources

View the latest support resources, including podcasts, videos, webinars, self help guides, courses and much more. We also have links below to local organisations that can help. Use the "Filter by Type" drop down to find the type of resource you would like.

Self Help Guides

Stop Smoking Help

Smokefree Somerset is your free local stop-smoking service which is provide...

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Course

Stress Management

This course is aimed at those that are having diffiuclties with stress. In ...

Related Services: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma

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Video

Tips for Improving Your Mental Health Playlist

Related Services: Anxiety and Worry - Depression

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Video

Tips for when you can’t sleep

Related Services: Anxiety and Worry - Depression

Watch

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Video

Videos about Pain/Podcasts for Mindfulness Practice

Related Services: Long Term Health Conditions

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Self Help Guides

Waiting Well

We have a created a video that may help you whilst waiting for your treatme...

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Video

What is CBT?

Related Services: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Video

What is PTSD?

Related Services: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma

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Video

What’s it like to have PTSD?

Related Services: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma

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Local Support and Organisations

Local Support Available