Counselling and Mental Health Support Services

Self-referral to NHS North Cumbria Talking Therapies – Over 18’s

NHS North Cumbria Talking Therapies is the new name for First Step and has been changed as part of a national rebrand. It offers the same effective psychological therapies for mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders (e.g. Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders). You can self refer using the referral form below.

You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire

(if you are unable to access online, then you can complete the questionnaire by phoning 0300 123 9122)

The Lighthouse Project (on Spencer St) is a service run by MIND – open 6pm – 11.30pm every night of the year for people who are feeling low/not coping/stressed – during times of crisis and need support that night.  Call 0300 561 0000 for an appointment.

Free online Counselling and Wellbeing Service available for Over 16’s…

For under 18’s a free, safe and anonymous online support service is available up until 10pm…

Other useful mental health resources:

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

NHS Choice Moodzone

links to sources of self help and online help: NHS Choices Moodzone

Safety Net Carlisle

Support the recovery of those affected by rape, sexual and domestic abuse: Tel 01228 515859