What is IAPT?
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) is an nhs service that offers NICE recommended treatments for people experiencing common mental health problems.
What are the treatment?
- 1:1 Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Computerised CBT
- Counselling
- Guided Self Help
- Group Workshops
Who can refer?
- Self-referral
- Reception/Admin
- GP/Primary Care head professionals. e.g : nurse health visitors.
How to refer?
- Electronically via website – talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/havering/
- Telephone – 0300 300 1554
What conditions are covered ?
| Included | Excluded |
| – Feeling low and depressed. – Feeling anxious, stressed or panicky. – Problems with low self esteem. – Worrying – Problems dealing with traumatic life event. – Obsessions and compulsions. – Helping people manage change whether it’s through heath or change in circumstances. – Adjustment to long term health conditions. | – Schizophrenia / ‘‘I’m hearing voices’’ – Significant Risk/ Suicidal – Bipolar Disorder – Personality disorder – Anger Management – Obvious signs of psychosis – Substance Misuse – Unexplained neurological symptoms – Under 18 |
If patient presents with significant risk/ suicidal thoughts please follow practice protocols.