NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies | Anxiety & Depression Support

One in four people will have a mental health problem of some kind every year in England. You're not alone, and we're here to help.

We are a free, confidential NHS service. If you're living with anxiety and depression, we can help you get the support you need.

Self refer

If you are over 18 and registered with a GP in West Sussex, you can self-refer to our service online now. You don't need to speak to your GP before self-referring.

I need urgent help

We are not a crisis service and we are not able to provide crisis support. If you are in crisis and need urgent support you can find resources here.

How are you feeling?

If you're not feeling quite like yourself, you're not the only one. Anxiety, depression and stress are more common than you might think, and you don't have to be alone while experiencing them. It's time to talk about your mental health – and we can help.

I feel depressed or low

Life is full of ups and downs, and it is very normal to feel sad and upset - it is part of being human. But if these feelings take over they can become a problem for us. Find out more about depression and low mood.

I feel anxious or worried

If we worry and feel anxious about lots of things all the time, this can feel unmanageable. Find out more about the causes of worry and anxiety.

I feel stressed

Sometimes it can be hard to cope with day-to-day life. Modern life is stressful, and we all have to juggle multiple responsibilities and life events. Find out more about managing stress.

I have a long-term health condition

If you're struggling to cope with a long-term health condition, we have a specialist team that can help. Find out if our long-term health conditions team can help you.

Our treatments

We provide a number of therapies including guided self-help, counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Find out more about the treatments.

Help & advice

We are here for you, wherever you are on your journey. Explore our resources to find out more about your difficulties and how we can help.

Information for professionals

If you're a GP or healthcare provider you can refer your patients to our service. Explore our dedicated page for professionals.

Long-term health conditions

We have a dedicated team that help you to cope with certain long-term health conditions. If your condition is getting you down, find out if we can give you specialised support.

Where we work

We provide face-to-face, telephone and online therapy across West Sussex.

We have bases in Horsham, Crawley, Burgess Hill, Chichester and Worthing, as well as treatment that you can do from home.

Find out if you are eligible for our services and how to contact us here.

Find your local team

News

It's Mental Health Awareness Week!

It's mental health awareness week, and this year the theme is ‘Movement: moving more for our mental health'. We have collated a list of groups and classes local to West Sussex, to inspire you to get moving!

Find out more

I received cognitive behavioural therapy over the telephone. The therapist was very easy to talk to, let me take my time, was happy to listen to any issues that had arisen, even though they may have been outside my initial problems. The therapist sent me weekly summaries of what we had discussed, and sent me information in the post as this was easier for me to deal with. I have recommended this service to several friends since.

Sarah, patient