Mental health therapists and practitioners help you access the right support at the right time. They work alongside GP practices and NHS services to provide early support for common mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, and low mood.
They offer practical advice, talking therapies, and coping strategies. Early support can improve your wellbeing and help prevent symptoms from becoming more severe.
You can speak to your GP practice or refer yourself to local talking therapies services to access support.
How these professionals can help
Mental health professionals provide a range of support to improve your mental wellbeing.
They can help with:
- talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns
- practical tools and techniques to help manage symptoms
- emotional support during difficult life events
- support for people living with long-term health conditions
- advice to improve wellbeing and resilience
This support helps you understand your mental health and develop practical coping strategies.
Support available at your GP practice
Many GP practices now include mental health professionals as part of the wider healthcare team. This allows you to access support closer to home.
These professionals work alongside:
- GPs
- practice nurses
- pharmacists
- other healthcare staff
This team approach helps ensure you receive coordinated and personalised care.
Early support can improve outcomes and reduce the need for more specialist services.
Accessing mental health support
You should consider seeking support if you:
- feel anxious, low, or overwhelmed
- struggle to cope with daily life
- experience ongoing stress
- feel your mental health affects your work or relationships
Mental health therapists and practitioners can provide early support and help you find the right care.
You can access mental health therapists and practitioners in several ways by speaking to your GP’s reception team.
Appointments may take place:
- face to face
- by phone
- by video call
- in group or individual sessions
This flexibility helps ensure support is accessible and convenient.