Residents of Eastern Cheshire can refer themselves directly to free NHS counselling and psychotherapy without needing to see a GP or nurse first.
You can contact Talking Therapies by phone on:
📞 01625 469 955
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
You do not need to see a GP or nurse beforehand
🧠 Do you need counselling or psychotherapy?
Many people experience difficulties with how they think and feel at some point in their lives.
Life-changing events such as losing a job, having an accident, bereavement, experiencing trauma, or even moving house can lead to difficult emotions that may feel hard to manage.
Sometimes there may be no clear reason for how you are feeling – this is common too.
These experiences can affect our mental health and lead to problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic, nervousness, isolation, or difficulty sleeping, making everyday life harder to cope with.
If you live in Eastern Cheshire (including Alderley Edge, Bollington, Chelford, Congleton, Disley, Handforth, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Poynton or Wilmslow) and are aged 18 or over, Talking Therapies can help you take control and feel better.
💬 What is Talking Therapies?
Talking Therapies provides support for common mental health problems, as well as professional help for more complex difficulties.
🤝 How can Talking Therapies help me?
Talking Therapies has a friendly team of trained advisors and therapists who will listen to you and help you find the right support for your needs.
They offer easy access to practical support and a range of proven treatments, including:
- Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Guided online therapies
Talking Therapies can help you to:
- Address current problems
- Gain a better understanding of your difficulties
- Develop new ways of coping
- Make positive changes in your life
- Talk openly in a non-judgemental and supportive environment
You can contact them directly on 01625 469 955 — no GP referral is required.
They are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
