Talking therapies

Feeling anxious? Depressed? If life is too difficult right now then talking therapies can help.

Whatever you're going through, Talking Therapies Surrey can help you think about things differently and help you improve your wellbeing.

Talking Therapies Surrey is a free NHS service offering short-term psychological therapies for a range of common mental health problems, such as:

  • Feeling low and hopeless (including during or after pregnancy)
  • Feeling stressed or worried all the time
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Difficulty recovering from coronavirus (long-covid)

You can choose from four organisations that provide this service in Surrey. They are led by accredited therapists and can offer you help in different ways depending on what works for your situation. For example, in-person therapy, a live web chat, group video call, individual telephone call or guided e-learning. The organisations are: 

October 2025 service update

The Centre for Psychology (CFP), a Talking Therapies provider in Surrey is no longer available as a service.

As a matter of urgency, NHS Surrey Heartlands is working with partners and providers to ensure those affected continue to receive the care and support they need. 

We know this news may be unsettling, especially if you are currently receiving support or waiting for an appointment. Please be assured that your well-being is our top priority.

While we work on next steps, if you have any urgent concerns about your mental health, we encourage you to contact your GP, call NHS 111, or for direct care refer yourself to one of the other NHS Talking Therapies providers in Surrey.

If you are unsure where to go or need advice, please email mindmatters.surrey@sabp.nhs.uk or telephone 0300 330 5450. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Please note this is not a crisis helpline.    

If there is an immediate risk to life – such as a suspected drug overdose, life-threatening withdrawal symptoms or risk of someone ending their life — call 999 for urgent help.

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What to do in a mental health crisis

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, please telephone 0800 915 4644 (365 days a year, 24 hours a day).

If you have speech or hearing difficulties, you can contact the helpline through:

  • SMS 07717 989 024 (this service is only available to adults aged 18 years and over)
  • Relay UK service
  • Call 18001 0800 915 4644 from your text phone or smart app

More information is available on the Surrey and Borders Partnership website.

For non-urgent medical advice, please visit NHS 111 online.