Kirklees Talking Therapies (previously known as IAPT) - Mental Health
Kirklees Talking Therapies provides a choice of services for people experiencing common mental health problems such as depression, stress, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The help available depends on each individual’s circumstances. Some people may benefit from a shorter period of help, whereas others may need more long-term support.
For shorter periods of help, a psychological wellbeing practitioner will work with you over the phone or face-to-face to provide support.
The type of support offered may include:
6 – 8 sessions of guided self-help to help manage symptoms
An introduction to other services that may be able to help further
Attendance once a week on a 6-week stress control course
We are running a free 7-week group for people with long-term conditions (LTC) to increase well being and focus on how we can live well. See our LTC group information leaflet.
Sometimes a greater level of help is required. In this case, you will be seen for a further assessment by a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, who can help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. They can offer around 12 – 15 sessions of one-to-one support or group-based therapy.
Alternatively, you may benefit from seeing a counsellor, who can listen and help to understand the problem then work with you to make changes.
