Depression, Anxiety and Stress
ieso Online Therapy
ieso provide free typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for Wandsworth patients. Typed therapy takes place online with appointments available seven days a week, 6am-11pm. The service accepts self-referrals from Wandsworth patients, which can be completed on the link below.
Website: www.iesohealth.com/areas/wandsworth
Talk Off the Record
Free and confidential counselling to young people aged 11-25 in the Borough of Merton.
Telephone: 0203 984 4004
Website: www.talkofftherecord.org
Mental Health Support Line
A 24/7 service which is accessible to residents in the 5 boroughs of South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust. The service screens calls and refers them to the right services, avoiding unnecessary trips to A&E and ensuring that people get the help they need.
Telephone: 0800 028 8000
Stompcast
Stompcast a podcast with Dr. Alex George
It supports his mission to get us all out stomping, so whether you’re taking the dog out, hiking up a mountain or maybe you simply need some fresh air.
Our mind and body can be transformed through the simple act of walking.
One of our GPs from Grafton Square Surgery, Dr Hill recently recorded an episode with him.
Please click on the links to listen, it has been split into three parts:
- Part 1: https://open.spotify.com
- Part 2: https://open.spotify.com
- Part 3: https://open.spotify.com
Talk Wandsworth (Talking Therapies/IAPT)
We can help if you are experiencing anxiety or stress, depression, bereavement or loss, sleep difficulties, anger issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, eating disorders and many other everyday problems.
Facebook: swlstg
Twitter: @talkwandsworth
Telephone: 0203 513 6264
Website: talkwandsworth.nhs.uk
Email: talkwandsworth@swlstg.nhs.uk
Wandsworth Mental Health Learning Disability Team
This service caters for clients in the Borough of Wandsworth who have a learning disability with underlying mental health problems and other complex needs/challenging behaviour.
Website: www.swlstg.nhs.uk
Lambeth Talking Therapies
Lambeth Talking Therapies Service is part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service (IAPT). Our service is available to anyone 18 years and older registered with a Lambeth GP.
We offer talking therapies for people experiencing mild to moderate depression, general anxiety and worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, traumatic memories and obsessive compulsive disorder. We also offer help with other problems including anger, eating, and relationship or sexual difficulties.
Telephone: 020 3228 6747
Website: slam-iapt.nhs.uk
Post-natal Depression (PND)
Post-natal Depression (PND) is a form of depression that affects more than 1 in 10 women, and can also affect partners and fathers. Symptomatically speaking, it is very similar to depression, but occurs within the first year after giving birth. If you are worried about yourself or your partner, speak to your Health Visitor or GP to discuss the possibility of PND and treatment options. For more information, read the NHS webpage. There are also several charities which can offer guidance and support, such as the PANDAS Foundation.
Crisis Line
If you are a patient or caring for a patient who is cared for by the mental health service at Springfield Hospital, call your care coordinator or call the crisis line.
Main switchboard: 0208 682 6000
For out of hours and weekends: 0800 028 8000
Healthlocker
There are various local and national support services you can contact, please see our website for further details.
website: www.healthlocker.uk/support
Helpful Resources
A reading list consisting of self-help resources for anyone to use.
One You Merton
One You Merton can help you discover simple steps to look after your mental health and wellbeing, deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, improve your sleep and help you feel more in control.
Coral Mental Health Crisis Hub
The Coral Mental Health Crisis Hub is an alternative place of safety to the Emergency department for patients with primary mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is based at Springfield University Hospital and you can be referred to the hub via the Mental Health Support Line.
Telephone: (Referrals) 0800 028 8000
Kooth
Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service, helping young people through this difficult time. Kooth is exclusively for people aged 11-22 years living in Wandsworth and does not have a waiting-list, meaning you can get the support you need when you need it.
If you want more information about how Kooth might be able to support you, watch this short video.
Please visit their website for information about how to sign up for the service.
Merton Uplift – Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Merton Uplift is a free service supporting anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties such as anxiety or depression, or life stressors. The service aims to support people with wellbeing in many ways so no problem is considered to be too small.
You do not need to be referred by your GP or any other health professional, you can complete a self-registration form on the website.
Telephone: 020 3513 5888
Website: www.mertonuplift.nhs.uk
Togetherall
Togetherall is an online 24/7 community and anonymous, peer-2-peer platform supporting a range of mental wellbeing issues. It provides self-help programmes, creative outlets and a library of articles to help improve your wellbeing. When you’re dealing with everyday distress or major life events, they’ll help you get through it. This service is available free of charge if you are a Wandsworth resident.
Telephone: 0203 405 6196
Website: www.togetherall.com/en-gb
Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster
The Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub, across the road from Trevelyan House at 201-203 Tooting High Street, can be accessed by anyone living in Wandsworth who has been affected by mental illness.
Telephone: 020 7259 8100
Website: www.bwwmind.org.uk
Sunshine Recovery Cafe
The Sunshine Recovery Café is open to adult residents of South West London (18+) who perceive themselves, or are at risk of moving into mental health crisis. It offers a constructive and non-clinical alternative to A&E or admission to hospital.
Telephone: 07908 436 617
Website: www.sunshinerecoverycafe.org
Location: The café is based within EngageMerton (which is run by CDARS) premises:
296a Kingston Road
London
SW20 8LX
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org