Your referral will be treated in confidence unless it is considered that you may be of risk of harm to yourself or others. Once your referral has been triaged then you will be referred to a counsellor initially for up to four sessions.
We provides counselling as an interim measure of support while you seek longer term treatment and support.
This is for counselling only, any other referral, for example - physiotherapy, must be discussed and submitted by your manager.
How to self refer for counselling
There are a number of ways you can self refer.
You can complete the form on the Occupational Health portal.
Email or call the Occupational Health Service.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01768 812556
External service referrals
A self referral can also be made to an external services which will provide longer term treatment and support.
Talking Therapies (NHS) provides free, talking therapies to adults (over 18) in Cumbria, they can help with a range of common mental health problems including mild to moderate depression, anxiety disorders (such as chronic worry, panic attacks, health anxiety and obsessions), mild bulimia, or sleep problems.
North Cumbria
Telephone: 0300 123 9122
Website: North Cumbria Talking Therapies
South Cumbria
Telephone: 0300 555 0345
Website: South Cumbria and Lancashire Talking Therapies