Uncomfortable or unwelcome thoughts’ usually come and go quickly but can be repetitive and distressing. They are often triggered by a specific problem or crisis we are experiencing and can occur when we’re tired, stressed or feeling low. People with symptoms of anxiety or depression are most likely to experience them, but they can happen to anyone.
While a thought is harmless, they can have a negative effect on our mental health and affect the way we behave.
If you’re concerned that you may be experiencing unwelcome thoughts which is causing you to feel anxious, low or even depressed, typed CBT could help you change the way you perceive and respond to them.
You can self-refer to typed therapy. It's confidential and available free through the NHS.
Typed therapy takes place online, so you won’t need to miss work or travel anywhere. Choose a time convenient 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.
Our patients tell us typed therapy makes it easier to open up and reflect on their thoughts and behaviours than if they were sat in front of a therapist. The additional benefits of typed therapy include:
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At first, I wasn’t sure about live text help. However, after a few sessions I realised it helped me talk through my problems easier than in person and gave me time to think and reflect on questions and issues I had which I believe I would have struggled to do chatting to someone. The help given was informative and has improved my life.
Self-referral is available in your area. Self-referring allows you to access online therapy quickly and easily without the need to visit your GP. Once you have self-refered and created your account, complete your questionnaires. We will then find the best therapist for your needs.
Chat with your therapist. They’ll create a treatment programme designed just for you and will help you set goals, break down issues and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns.
Between sessions you’ll use the new skills your therapist has taught you in real life. Your therapist will track your progress using questionnaires before each session and target the most persistent and troubling areas.
Your therapist will help you monitor change and target the most persistent and upsetting areas.
Being able to do therapy through messaging helped me to open up more as I find talking difficult, but typing allowed me to think and process what I wanted to say.
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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