Birmingham Healthy Minds, NHS Talking Therapies

Birmingham Healthy Minds, NHS Talking Therapies ๐Ÿ“UK, Birmingham.
๐Ÿง  NHS Talking Therapies service.
๐Ÿ“ Supporting those aged 16+ registered with a Birmingham based GP
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๐ŸŒˆ Itโ€™s Neurodiversity Celebration Week ๐ŸŒˆAt Birmingham Healthy Minds, we recognise and support the many different ways pe...
17/03/2026

๐ŸŒˆ Itโ€™s Neurodiversity Celebration Week ๐ŸŒˆ
At Birmingham Healthy Minds, we recognise and support the many different ways people think, learn, and experience the world.
Neurodiversity includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more. For many people, navigating a world that isnโ€™t always designed with neurodivergent minds in mind can sometimes contribute to feelings of anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm.
Our team works with individuals who are neurodivergent and experiencing difficulties such as anxiety or depression. Through evidence-based therapies, we aim to provide a supportive space to explore challenges, understand patterns in thoughts and behaviours, and develop helpful strategies that work for each individual.
Everyoneโ€™s mind works differently, and that diversity is something to be recognised and valued.
If you are struggling with anxiety or low mood, support is available, you donโ€™t have to face it alone. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

13/03/2026

As part of , weโ€™re shining a light on the power of early support ๐Ÿ’š We want to introduce the faces behind the social media page.
At Birmingham Healthy Minds, we know that reaching out early for anxiety or low mood can make a real difference. Getting the right help at the right time can prevent things from escalating and support you to feel more like yourself again.
If youโ€™re aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham GP, you can access free NHS talking therapies through Birmingham Healthy Minds. You donโ€™t need to wait until things feel overwhelming, and you donโ€™t need a GP appointment to get started, you can self-refer directly.
We offer flexible support to fit around you, including:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Face-to-face sessions
๐Ÿ’ป Telephone and online therapy
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Workshops and groups
๐Ÿ“ฑ Computerised CBT
๐ŸŒ Support in a range of languages
Early help matters. You donโ€™t have to struggle alone; support is here when youโ€™re ready.
๐Ÿ”— Refer today via the link in our bio
๐Ÿ“ž Or call 0121 301 2525

16/02/2026

South spotlight and an insight into NHS talking therapies๐ŸŒŸ
Welcome to our south base๐ŸŒŸ
What to expect when visiting Birmingham Healthy minds south base (Shenley fields centre)
If youโ€™ve been unsure about taking a step towards therapy we hope our centre spotlight videos can help make the journey easier for you.
All of our centres are a space that listens, supports and reminds you that you are never walking this journey alone ๐Ÿ’›
Birmingham Healthy Minds may be able to help.
๐Ÿ“ž 0121 301 2525
๐Ÿ“ Self-refer: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
Or you can ask your GP to refer you.

๐ŸŒŸ Childrenโ€™s Mental Health Awareness Week ๐ŸŒŸSupporting the mental wellbeing of 16โ€“18-year-oldsThis week is a reminder tha...
09/02/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Childrenโ€™s Mental Health Awareness Week ๐ŸŒŸ
Supporting the mental wellbeing of 16โ€“18-year-olds
This week is a reminder that young peopleโ€™s mental health matters โ€” and the small things we do every day can make a big difference. At Birmingham Healthy Minds, weโ€™re here to support 16โ€“18-year-olds who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, or overwhelming life changes.
Here are 5 simple ways to support the teens in your life:
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 1. Make space for real conversations
Ask open questions, listen without judgement, and let them share at their own pace.
๐Ÿค 2. Validate how they feel
Teenage years bring big emotions. Let them know their feelings are real, understandable, and important.
๐Ÿ“ฑ 3. Support healthy digital habits
Encourage balanced screen time, breaks from social media, and positive online spaces.
๐Ÿ“… 4. Help them build routine
Sleep, movement, meals, downtime โ€” structure helps young people feel more stable and grounded.
๐Ÿ’ฌ 5. Remind them itโ€™s okay to ask for help
Talking to a trusted adult or accessing support services is a sign of strength, not weakness.
If you know a young person aged 16โ€“18 who may need support, weโ€™re here to help.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our website or get in touch to learn more about how Birmingham Healthy Minds can support them.
Letโ€™s make sure every young person knows:
Your mind matters. Your voice matters. You matter. ๐Ÿ’›
You can talk to a professional for Further support:
Birmingham Healthy Minds may be able to help.
๐Ÿ“ž 0121 301 2525
๐Ÿ“ Self-refer: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
Or you can ask your GP to refer you.

27/01/2026

POV: Visiting the Birmingham Healthy Mind East Team where every conversation feels like a step toward clarity, hope, and healing. Grateful for a space that listens, supports, and reminds you that youโ€™re never walking this journey alone. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’™

Looking after your mental wellbeing is important ๐Ÿ’ญIf youโ€™re aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham GP, you can access...
12/01/2026

Looking after your mental wellbeing is important ๐Ÿ’ญ

If youโ€™re aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham GP, you can access free NHS talking therapies through Birmingham Healthy Minds, either by self-referring or via your GP.

We offer support in a range of ways, including:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Face-to-face sessions
๐Ÿ’ป Telephone and remote sessions
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Groups and workshops (online and in person)
๐Ÿ“ฑ cCBT (computerised CBT)
๐ŸŒ Support in a variety of languages using interpreters

Weโ€™ll help find the support that fits around you. You donโ€™t have to do this alone ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ”— Find out how to refer: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/

๐Ÿ“ž Or call us on 0121 301 2525

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy New Year from Birmingham Healthy Mind! ๐ŸŽ‰Start 2026 with a healthy mindset and set yourself up for success. ๐Ÿ’ช  Th...
05/01/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy New Year from Birmingham Healthy Mind! ๐ŸŽ‰

Start 2026 with a healthy mindset and set yourself up for success. ๐Ÿ’ช
This year, focus on SMART goals:
โœ… Specificโ€“ Define what you want to achieve.
โœ… Measurable โ€“ Track your progress.
โœ… Achievable โ€“ Set realistic steps.
โœ… Relevantโ€“ Align with your values.
โœ… Time-bound โ€“ Give yourself a deadline.

Your mental health matters as much as your physical health. Letโ€™s make this year about clarity, balance, and growth. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s one SMART goal youโ€™re setting for your mental well-being this year? Share below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

The festive period is often painted as a joyful time filled with happiness, celebrations and connecting with family frie...
19/12/2025

The festive period is often painted as a joyful time filled with happiness, celebrations and connecting with family friends. It brings more expectations to be around others than any other time of year and not seeing anyone on Christmas Day can be particularly hard for a number of reasons.

If you are struggling with loneliness over the festive period, here are some ways to help you to cope and manage through this difficult time:
- Get active where you can โ€“ getting out in nature and moving your body helps us to feel those positive endorphins and is a great way to distract your mind
- Practice self-care โ€“ sometimes we just need a day relaxing in order to get through a difficult time. Pop on your favourite film, wrap up warm and look after yourself.
- Volunteer โ€“ lots of local charities are always looking for volunteers around the festive period. Pop in to your local food bank, explore local charities or search online to see if there are any opportunities to help out
- Explore local events โ€“ visit your local library to see if there are any events happening in the local community to get involved in.
- Reach out โ€“ think about any family or friends who you could speak to or see during this time, make plans where you can, even if its just for an hour
If you are finding it really difficult this festive season, there are a number of dedicated services to reach out to:
- Samaritans โ€“ call 116 123 for free, confidential support for anyone who needs to talk about their feelings
- Shout โ€“ text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 crisis support
- Silver Line (Age UK) โ€“ call 0800 470 80 90 for people over 55 who are feeling lonely or isolated

We are here to help throughout the festive period and beyond. If you feel you could benefit from support with your mental health, please visit our website for information on how to refer:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
๐Ÿ“ž Or call us on 0121 301 2525

Thank you to Age UK for the statistics

Happy Hanukkah to everyone in our community who is celebrating.As the Festival of Lights begins, we send warm wishes for...
15/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah to everyone in our community who is celebrating.
As the Festival of Lights begins, we send warm wishes for peace, hope, and moments of brightness.
At this time of year, we also recognise that holidays can bring a mix of emotions.
If you or someone you know needs support, our Talking Therapies service is here to help.
Please visit our website for referral details:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
๐Ÿ“ž Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Wishing you light and wellbeing this season from Birmingham Healthy Minds

Worry less, live more! ๐ŸŒŸ CBT gives you the tools to manage your thoughts and take back control.โœ… Learn the difference be...
08/12/2025

Worry less, live more! ๐ŸŒŸ CBT gives you the tools to manage your thoughts and take back control.
โœ… Learn the difference between hypothetical vs practical worries
โœ… Discover the power of โ€˜worry timeโ€™
โœ… Turn planning into peace of mind
Swipe through to start your journey to calmer thinking!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Which type of worry do you struggle with most? Drop a comment below! ๐Ÿ’ฌ
Please visit our website for referral details:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
๐Ÿ“ž Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.

As the festive season approaches, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others we see on social media. We can feel pres...
04/12/2025

As the festive season approaches, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others we see on social media. We can feel pressured into doing things that financially stretch us or feel guilty that others seem to be doing more.

โœจ Remember, memories do not need to cost money! โœจ

Here are some of our favourite, low budget ways to create memories during the festive period
1 โ€“ Create your own decorations โœ‚๏ธ-> DIYing can be a fun way to decorate your home without buying new things every year. It also creates pieces that can be kept and treasured for years to come!
2 โ€“ Explore your local area โ˜‚๏ธ โ€“ town/city centres line their streets with festive lights, wrap up warm and see what you can find! Local garden centres are also a great way to do this whilst avoiding the British weather
3 โ€“ Hot chocolates and a film ๐Ÿฟ โ€“ cosy up in your favourite pyjamas with a hot chocolate and pop on your favourite festive film for a cosy night in
4 โ€“ Bake festive treats ๐Ÿช โ€“ search easy gingerbread or biscuit recipes and test your skills in the kitchen (or buy premade biscuits and decorate them if baking is not your thing!)
5 โ€“ Search for local activities ๐ŸŽ„โ€“ there are often free things going on during the festive period, search google and see what comes up

The festive period can bring up a lot of emotions for a lot of different reasons. If you are struggling this festive period, remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

We are here to help throughout the festive period and beyond. If you feel you could benefit from support with your mental health, please visit our website for information on how to refer:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
๐Ÿ“ž Or call us on 0121 301 2525

27/11/2025

๐ŸŒŸ We hope you found value in meeting some of our team this month. ๐ŸŒŸ
As Movember comes to a close, letโ€™s remember that the conversations donโ€™t end here. Mental health matters every month, letโ€™s keep checking in, speaking up, and showing up for one another.
If you feel you could benefit from support with your mental health, please visit our website for information on how to refer:
๐Ÿ”— https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
๐Ÿ“ž Or call us on 0121 301 2525
You are not alone, Movember or any month. ๐Ÿ’™

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15 Shenley Fields Drive
Birmingham
B311XH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+441213012525

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