Who are they?
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies is a team of NHS experts. They specialise in treating the kinds of common problems that affect all of us at some time. The therapies they provide are evidence-based treatments in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, which is a national recommendation of best practice.
Their therapists can offer appointments in a variety of ways, including telephone, video links and face to face in venues in your local community. Their aim is to make access to treatment as accessible and as convenient as possible. They offer appointments via interpreting services and evening appointments are available.
What problems can they treat?
They offer treatment for common mental health problems, as well as physical health problems
(as one usually affects the other), such as:
- Low mood (depression)
- Worry and anxiety
- Panic
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Obsessions & compulsions
- Post-traumatic stress
- Health anxiety
- Chronic fatigue
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic pain
What do they provide?
At your first appointment, a therapist will work with you to reach a shared, detailed understanding of your problem. They will then explain the range of effective treatments that we offer, which include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Couples therapy
- Counselling
- Guided self-help
- Group workshops and short courses
They also offer advice on:
- Improving sleep
- Medication (side effects)
- Problem solving (e.g. employment, financial, housing, relationships)
How do I get help?
Self-referral Helpline: 0300 303 0923