Problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and phobias are very common. North Tyneside Talking Therapies is a friendly and approachable service that helps people with these problems.
We are here to help adults who live in North Tyneside and are registered with a North Tyneside GP.
We provide evidence-based psychological treatment for anyone experiencing a common mental health condition that impacts on their daily life. These may include stress, depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress.
We can also provide specialist support for people with long-term conditions such as COPD, heart disease and diabetes to help with anxiety and/or depression related to this.
You can refer yourself to Talking Therapies. You can also ask your GP or healthcare provider to refer you.
North Tyneside Talking Therapies
If you are having thoughts about ending your life or harming yourself and you need urgent support, North Tyneside Talking Therapies may not be the most appropriate service at this time.
You can contact the following services for support at this time:
Crisis resolution and home treatment team – Northumberland and North Tyneside
Telephone: 0800 652 2861 (24 hours per day)
If you are Deaf, please text 07887 625 277
The crisis team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, they do not provide an emergency service such as a 999 response.
Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours per day)
Text: 07725 909090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
NHS Direct
Telephone: 111 (24 hours per day)
If you live outside of North Tyneside and would like to receive support, please speak with your GP. Or you can find out more on the NHS Choices website.
Talking Therapies is not an urgent crisis service. Information for patients in crisis is available here.
Patient information leaflet: North Tyneside NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression.