Mental Health

Talking Therapies

Abbey Medical Centre has two clinical psychologists and one wellbeing practitioner provided by the Camden and Islington Psychological Therapies Service. There are times when everyone feels stressed or unhappy. Generally these times pass, but sometimes there are problems that do not go away and it can be harder to cope with them. At some point in their life, one in four people feels this way. You can refer yourself through their website or by phoning 020 3317 7600.

Their website is also a great resource to find free, confidential help for problems such as stress, worry, depression and insomnia. You can also ask your GP to refer you directly to the psychology service.

Visit the Talking Therapies website

Bereavement Counselling

The Camden, City, Islington and Westminster Bereavement Service is a registered charity, that relies on public support, and which exists to provide bereavement counselling help for any adult either living within or registered with a GP, in the boroughs of; Camden, Islington and the City of Westminster, or who live, work or are registered with a GP, within the City of London.

Counselling which can be either during the day or the evening, is provided by trained and supervised volunteer counsellors on a regular weekly basis.

People who use the Service may have lost a baby in pregnancy, or have had to endure the death of a partner, child, lover, parent, relation, friend or colleague in many different circumstances. The deaths may have been caused by illness, accident, suicide, murder, war or natural causes. Very often people may experience a loss or life event that brings up old memories or feelings from earlier bereavements.

The Service is confidential and open to anyone over the age of 18 within the catchment area specified, of any sexuality, ethnic origin, culture or religion. In particular it is committed to providing a service to people who are not used to help from counselling.

Visit the Bereavement Counselling website

Adult Referrals

Referral to adult and old age mental health services is through your GP. They may refer you to the Primary Care Mental Health Team or to the Camden Mental Health Assessment and Advice Team. They would then see you for a detailed assessment and refer you to one of the many specialized mental health services provided by the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.

In the event of a mental health crisis, we would recommend booking an appointment with your regular GP or phoning the Duty Doctor, if no appointments are available. If the surgery is closed you can attend the Royal Free Hospital A+E which has a mental health worker on duty 24/7.

Your GP might be able to refer you to the North Camden Crisis Resolution Team. If you have been seen by the Crisis Team in the past, you can self-refer by phoning them directly 020 3317 6333.

Child and Adolescent Referrals

Open Minded is the new name for what used to be called the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service. It is a set of services for children, young people (0 to 18 years old), their families, and carers who are experiencing emotional, behavioural and mental health problems.

Children can be referred by their GP or they (or their parents) can self-refer, or find out more about these services, by calling the Joint Intake Referral Service on 020 8938 2638.

Mindler

Free confidential online psychology therapy through ieso digital health using webchat and direct messaging.

Visit the Mindler website

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Visit the Mind website

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

Visit the Rethink website

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.

Visit the Anxiety UK website

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Visit the Samaritans website

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Visit the Combat Stress website

CALM (Campaign against living miserably)

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

Visit the CALM website

Young Minds

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.

Visit the Young Minds website