Mental health

Find out how to get support for your mental health.

Get support without seeing a GP

You may get help sooner if you use the services below. You do not need to see a GP first.

The Manchester Psychological Wellbeing Service

We provide support to people aged 18 or above who are registered with a Manchester GP. We provide support for common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, including: counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, or guided online therapy. The service is delivered by a range of professionals including psychological wellbeing practitioners (PWPs) and counsellors, who will find the support that is right for you. This could be a group workshop, online or telephone.

This service is free of charge for all NHS patients registered with a Manchester GP.

See things that The Manchester Psychological Wellbeing Service can help with
  • depression
  • generalized anxiety
  • social anxiety
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Phone: 0161 226 3871

Find out about The Manchester Psychological Wellbeing Service

If you need urgent help:

NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. You can:

  • get 24-hour advice and support – for you or someone else
  • speak to a mental health professional
  • get advice on the best way to get help
Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline

Request an appointment at the surgery

If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.