You can find the Sheffield Talking Therapies website here.

Sheffield Talking Therapies (formerly known as IAPT) offers a range of free courses and one to one talking therapies for adults(18+) living in Sheffield or with a Sheffield consultant.  

We can offer treatment for stress, anxiety and worry or low mood. We can also offer treatment if you have a long-term physical health condition such as pain or diabetes, that impacts on your mood or causes anxiety.  

We know that problems with work can add to feelings of stress, anxiety and low mood. Our employment support service is also available to support you with work related issues. 

For more information, please take a look at our service booklet, which is also available in the following languages: Arabic, Farsi Persian, Polish, Slovak and Urdu.

Is Sheffield Talking Therapies right for me?

  • I am feeling stressed, low or anxious 
  • I am not in crisis and needing urgent help today 
  • I am not accessing any other mental health service  
  • I do not have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia or Psychosis 
  • I live in Sheffield or have a Sheffield consultant  
  • I am aged 18 or over  

How is the service accessed?

Complete the online self-referral form on our website. Or, telephone the admin team on (0114) 226 4380 . You can also discuss your wellbeing with your GP or another health care professional. They can help you complete the referral form. 

What to expect?

You will be offered an assessment with a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). The PWP will explore your current difficulties and treatment options during the appointment. This assessment is usually a telephone call. However, you can request a face-to-face assessment. We have assessment appointments available. 

Treatment options

They all include learning techniques to cope with symptoms of low mood, anxiety and worry or stress. 

Online courses – Managing Stress, Overcoming Low Mood, Overcoming Anxiety and Worry, Living well with long term health conditions, Mindfulness for health, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy for depression.

Silvercloud – Online programme for depression and anxiety, and living well with some long term health conditions.

One to one appointment – virtually (via video link) or face to face. 

Complete the online self-referral form today on our website. Or, telephone the admin team on (0114) 226 4380.