IAPT (Improving access to psychological therapies) Enfield

Download the self-referral form

Refuge House
2^nd Floor, 9-10 River Front
Enfield, EN1 3SZ

Tel: 020 8342 3012
Manager: Dr Helmi Van-Leur

Who we are

We are a service helping people manage and overcome anxiety and depression by providing high quality psychological therapies. On our team we have the following types of therapists:

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who are skilled at helping people find practical ways to manage their difficulties. Methods used include guided self-help, stress management skills, computerised cognitive behavioural therapy and psycho-education groups
• CBT therapists who are trained to deliver individual and group cognitive behavioural therapy
• Counsellors who are trained to provide an opportunity to talk about day to day difficulties as well as difficulties from the past.

Our motto is: Think different, feel different, live better - Let's Talk!

This mental health service is a partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Whittington Health.

What we offer

We offer high quality psychological therapies for people with mild problems of depression anxiety or chronic stress, to help them manage and overcome these problems in the local community.

Who is the service for

The service is available for all Enfield residents from the age of 16 registered with an Enfield GP. We also treat the following anxiety disorders:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Social Anxiety
• Panic Disorder
• Agoraphobia
• Specific Phobias
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Health Anxiety

Inclusion Criteria:

• Registered with an Enfield GP
• Depressive or Anxiety Disorder

We are not able to work with:

• Primary drug or alcohol problems
• Acute psychotic symptoms
• Significant risk of acting on suicidal thoughts
• Personality Disorders

How you can access our service

People can refer themselves directly. GPs, nurses, and other health and social care professionals can also refer to the service. If you are referring someone else, the patient must be aware of and in agreement with the referral. Please note, first assessments will be carried out by telephone.

Key Contacts

Referral contact details:

Download the self-referral form

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 8342 3012

Other contact information:

Web: www.lets-talk.co