Lancashire Women are a provider of NHS Talking Therapies in East Lancashire including Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Rossendale
What are Talking Therapies?
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health problem to refer yourself to an NHS talking therapies service. Getting support as soon as you start having difficulties can help to reduce their impact. You may be:
feeling anxious
feeling low and hopeless
having panic attacks
finding it hard to cope with day-to-day life
struggling with flashbacks and nightmares
feeling stressed
Perhaps you're finding it hard to cope with work, life or relationships.
Other things that talking therapies can help with include:
worrying
obsessive thoughts or behaviours
fear of social situations
trouble sleeping
phobias
If you've already been diagnosed with a mental health condition you can still refer yourself to an NHS talking therapies service, or a GP can refer you.
Talking therapies can also help if you have mental health problems resulting from other conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, long-term pain or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Can I access this service?
This service is available to men and women aged 16+ who are registered with a GP in the East Lancashire area. East Lancashire includes, Burnley, Accrington, Hyndburn and Colne. To check if your GP is included click here
What happens next?
We will contact you to arrange an Initial Assessment. This helps to decide if our therapy is right for you.
Please add our contact number to your address book so you know its us when we call you back 0300 330 1354 (local rate).
Our services can be delivered face to face in our centres or by telephone. Our priority is to work with you individually to agree what form of contact is most appropriate to suit your needs and circumstances.
Is there a waiting list?
Please note, waiting times may vary depending on the type of therapy you wish to access and the current demand. Following assessment, you will be allocated an appropriate therapist from our team who will discuss waiting times with you.
Face to face appointment slots are 9-4pm Monday to Thursday 9-3pm Friday (Subject to availability)
What therapy might I have?
Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression. There are lots of different types of talking therapy, but they all involve working with a trained therapist. This may be one-to-one, in a group, online or over the phone
The therapist helps you understand and cope with the problems you're having. For some problems and conditions, one type of talking therapy may be better than another. Different talking therapies also suit different people.
Do I have to pay?
Therapies are free to access. Appointment slots: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. (subject to availability) (Monday evening appointments may also be available)
Can I make a donation to Lancashire Women?
Yes! As a charity we accept donations to help us support the next woman, please find details here of how you can donate.
