Burnout, or emotional exhaustion, is the result of accumulated stress over time. Individuals experiencing prolonged periods of feeling stressed can become emotionally drained and overwhelmed, which can have a significant impact on our mental health.

We’re here to support you

If you are experiencing symptoms of stress or burnout and it is having an impact on your daily life, typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can provide effective strategies to help you manage your symptoms and feel more like yourself again. With ieso, you can self-refer to typed cognitive behavioural therapy available free through the NHS Talking Therapies.

Why typed therapy?

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Typed therapy takes place online via a secure platform. As the sessions are typed, you do not have to speak to anyone, and no one will overhear your conversation. You won't need to worry about traveling to appointments, simply find a quiet place to begin your session.

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Before each session, your therapist will check in with how you are, so we can tailor your treatment to be as effective as possible. Between sessions, we’ll ask you to keep a journal and do thinking exercises to help develop positive, long-term habits.

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Research shows a little work leads to better recovery and can help keep you feeling well after your therapy sessions have ended.

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Confidential

Therapy sessions take place via ieso’s secure 
online platform. As the sessions are typed, no one can 
overhear your conversation

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What to expect?

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Typed therapy takes place online, so you can choose a time that works for you to type with your therapist.

Before each session, your therapist will check in with how you are, so we can tailor your treatment to be as effective as possible.

Between sessions, we’ll ask you to keep a journal and do thinking exercises to help develop positive, long-term habits. Research shows a little work leads to better recovery and can help keep you feeling well after your therapy sessions have ended.

What people say

We’ve helped thousands of people feel better. 

Here are their stories of recovery and growth.

I felt comfortable taking with my therapist. The homework I had made sense, and it did help... and it continues to help. We explored my past, and I became more aware of my triggers and began to analyse my fears more productively.

Kirsteen

The weekly sessions were structured and focused. The exercises really helped me understand how my brain was working in a negative way. I was able to think through the sessions with 
no pressure.

Dilsher

I found joining sessions on my phone simple and easy. It also allowed me to work therapy around my life, as you can pick a suitable day and time for you.

Carys

A really good service and great advice on how to deal with anxiety and stress. I have really enjoyed my online meetings. I was a bit worried at first as I've never had meetings over text, but I found it helpful and especially talking to someone I don't know. But I would highly recommend my therapist. I was also given weekly tasks, which helped me focus on my anxieties of learning how to deal with the way I think and how my mind works overtime when I have trouble staying or falling asleep.

Keren

The activities helped me to understand the cycle I was in and gave me the skills to learn how to get out of that cycle.

Stephen

Everything was carried out with the utmost professionalism. My therapist was kind, patient and at no point did I feel uncomfortable explaining my situation.

Jessica

Typed therapy worked well for me. I could arrange the sessions at a time that suited me. I felt at ease in my own home so was able to be open and honest without feeling judged

Phil

Welcome to your therapy room

A confidential space where you will meet and message with your therapist during and in between your sessions.

I’ve been good thanks
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Great! Did you have a look at the worksheets from our last session?
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All of your messages in one place

Send and receive messages and documents with your therapist during and outside of your sessions, so everything can be easily found in one place.

Stay connected

We know emails often get lost or missed when sitting in our inbox, which is why we will contact you through SMS. You can choose and book your therapy sessions once you self-refer, with your first one-to-one session taking place in a matter of days.

Sunday 18 August
9:00am - 10:00am BST
Monday 19 August
7:20am - 8:20am BST
Tuesday 3 September
8:00pm - 9:00pm BST

Begin your therapy in four steps

1. Refer

Once you have been referred for online therapy by your NHS Talking Therapies service, you will need to register with ieso to activate your account and complete your questionnaires. We will then find the best clinician for your needs.

Register

2. Start therapy

Chat with your clinician. Your clinician will create a treatment programme designed just for you and will help you set goals, break down problems and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns.

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3. Practise

Between sessions you’ll use the new skills your clinician has taught you in real life. Your clinician will track your progress using questionnaires.

Practise

4. See results

Your clinician will help you monitor change and target the most persistent and upsetting areas.

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Start today for free

If you would like to find out about other mental health support options available in your area, visit the NHS website.

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