Counselling Services

Counselling Services (Adults)

Counselling Services are provided by the Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Team.

If you are over 18 years of age, you can book an appointment with the IAPT service directly by contacting them on 0114 226 4380 or you can register online by following the link below.

Appointments are also available on request after assessment by a GP or health care professional.

The IAPT service runs a number of group sessions, one to one counselling and online services.

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URGENT HELP

PATIENTS OVER 18:

If you or a loved one is already receiving support from one of our services, and you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent help, please contact your Care Co-Ordinator straight away.

If your service is closed for the day or you do not currently receive support from one of our services and you need urgent help you can contact:

Single Point of Access on 0808 196 8281 (calls are free from a landline or mobile) or 0114 226 3636.

THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

If you call the number and can't get through to the team straight away please leave them a message (including your name and contact details) and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

PATIENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:

If you or a loved one are aged under 18 you need to contact the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)

0808 8010612 (freephone number)

THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

The helpline is running as a partnership between SCFT and Rethink Mental Illness. The mission of the Sheffield 24/7 under 18s helpline is to provide emotional support, advice and signposting for the children and young people of Sheffield. This service is run 365 days a year, including Christmas and bank holidays.

This helpline is funded to support children and young people living in Sheffield, and/or registered with GPs in this area. It covers all ages up to 18.

HELPLINES

If you need to talk to someone for advice or support there are lots of different helplines available to you.

Sheffield Rethink Helpline

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Sheffield Rethink Helpline can offer advice to anyone struggling with their mental health.

You can call them on 0808 801 0440. Calls are free from a landline or mobile.

Samaritans

If you are suicidal and want to talk to someone in confidence you can call the Samaritans on 0114 276 7277 or 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org

Urgent Help

Mental Health Practitioners (Adult Mental Health)

We have employed Mental health Practitioners who work at Lodge Moor Surgery. They are able to provide support for patients with ongoing mental health conditions.

Appointments are available by referral from your General Practitioner.

Mental Health Practitioners:

Andy Parr

Catherine George

Counselling Services (Children & Adolescents)

We have employed Door 43 mental health and well-being practitioners to help provide support for children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13-25.

You can be booked in to an appointment with them via one of our Gps.

More information is available from viewing their website.

If you need to speak to someone urgently or are experiencing mental health crisis then these are some useful numbers you could contact:

Sheffield Mental Health Helpline: 0808 801 0440 (24 hours a day, free phone number)

Sheffield Mental Health: 0114 2716310 (Adult services)

Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 or 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

If you need urgent help, you can also call Samaritans . They’re available to offer support 24/7 every single day of the year.

Shout: is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

Shout provides mental health crisis support via text message for all ages. If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.

HOPELineUK: 0800 068 41 41 (Open Mon to Fri 10am–5pm; 7pm–10pm & Weekends 2pm–5pm)

Childline: 0800 1111 Childline are there to support you and help you find ways to cope.

PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Golddigger Trust: 0114 327 1191 Website:www.golddiggertrust.co.uk

Kooth: Website: www.koothplc.com