Edinburgh Guided Self-Help: 1:1 CBT Based Support (Health in Mind)

Provided by: Health in Mind

Who is this for?

This service is for people aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate:

• Anxiety and/or depression
• Stress
• Low self esteem
• Anger problems
• Sleep problems

Who not to refer

Individuals who:

• Have GAD7 or PHQ9 scores significantly over 15
• Have made plans to act on thoughts of suicide in the past 6 months
• Have any current addiction issues e.g., substances, gambling, alcohol
• Have long standing mental health difficulties e.g., Complex PTSD or Schizophrenia
• Have relationship issues as their primary presenting problem

Description

This service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and provides individuals with support to work through self-help materials and learn self management techniques. A guided self-help worker provides one-to-one support sessions to enable people to make positive changes in their life now and going forward.  It is essential that the person is motivated to carry out tasks and complete workbooks at home.

Guided self-help is delivered over four sessions. Some evening sessions may be available on a case-by-case basis.

If you have an enquiry or would like a referral form and GAD & PHQ questionnaires, please contact us via email at loth.edinburghgsh@nhs.scot.

Our referral form can be found here: Guided Self Help – RefHelp

Please note that referrals must be sent to our NHS email address: loth.edinburghgsh@nhs.scot

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

For GP’s, GP Link Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Thrive Teams: Guided Self Help – RefHelp

For self referral please complete an enquiry form on our website: Health in Mind Online Enquiry

Is there a cost?

No, this service is free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

• Public parking available (mix of controlled and pay-and-display spaces):
• • Links Place
  • Salamander Place
  • East Hermitage Place
  • Claremont Park
  • Vanburgh Place
  • Lochend Road

Opening times