NHS Sefton Talking Therapies

10/10/2025

Talking to someone about their mental health.

1. Find a good space to talk without distractions
If you’re worried about someone, try to find a place where you know you can have a conversation without being distracted. Make sure to give them your full attention. It might help to switch off your phone.

2. Listen and ask questions
Listening can be one of the most valuable ways to be there for someone. Show them that you’re actively listening by facing them, making eye contact, and not interrupting. Questions can help you clarify what they mean and also show that you’re actively listening. But make sure the questions are relevant to what they’re saying, and not changing the subject.

3. Ask how you can help
Ask how you can help or make suggestions, rather than telling them what to do next. They might want support with making a GP appointment, help around the house, or just for you to keep things normal and chat about what’s going on in your life.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day is a great opportunity for us to come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that is matter.

Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important. But starting a conversation isn’t always easy. Whether you’d like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, or check-in with someone you care about, here are some tips that can help.

1. Choose someone you trust to talk to
This might be a friend, family member or a colleague. Or you might be more comfortable talking to someone you don’t know, for example, through a support helpline. It can help to do a pros and cons list about talking to someone.

2. Think about the best place to talk
It’s important to choose a place where you feel comfortable enough to open-up. You might want to choose somewhere private where you’re less likely to be disturbed. You also might want to talk while you do an activity, like walking together.

3. Prepare yourself for their reaction
Hopefully, you will have a good experience when you open-up to someone. But there’s a chance that they may not react in the way you hope. This may be for different reasons, like they may be worried or not fully understand at first. If that’s the case, try to give them time to process what you’ve told them. It might help to give them information to read to help them understand. And don’t forget to be kind to yourself and practise self-care.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability.

If you are in crisis and need support, you can contact:
- NHS Option Mental Health Crisis call 111
- Samaritans Crisis Line (available 24/7) 116123 or you can e-mail jo@samaritans.org (where they usually respond to e-mails in around 24hours).
- You can also text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 – SHOUT is a free, confidential, 24-hour messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

10/09/2025

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day, a chance for organisations and communities around the world to come together to raise awareness and campaign for better su***de

Small interruptions you make and actions you take could help someone who is suicidal. You don’t have to be an expert to save someone’s life.

27/08/2025

20/08/2025

When we are feeling low in mood, it can be hard to do the usual things we enjoy and that matter to us. You might notice you stop seeing friends as often, or it is harder to motivate yourself to exercise or do hobbies. This can leave us in a vicious cycle of low mood which can be hard to get out of.
When this happens we need to activate the behaviours that could help us, even if we don't feel like doing them. By starting to do more of what matters to us or that we need to do, this gives us more opportunity to get enjoyment from the things we do and can help lift our mood.

For more information about how to lift your mood visit: https://selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk/self-help-guides/depression-and-low-mood

19/08/2025

Sometimes little acts of self care can make a big difference in how we feel. Here are some quick self care tips that might help reduce stress, anxiety and low mood.

24/07/2025

Well done to our amazing team for completing the walk from Bootle to Southport. Over 30km walked and an amazing amount raised for the two incredible charities: Bebe’s Hive and Elsie’s Story.

These organisations have deep personal meaning to many within our service, and the work they do continues to bring hope, comfort, and vital support to families during their most difficult times. Both charities have been set up following the devastating incident in Southport last July, where Bebe, Elsie and Alice lost their lives.

Please continue to show your support to these extremely important charities, please do so by donating using the links below. As each charity is separate, we have had to launch two just giving pages and we would be grateful if you could look at both before donating, to ensure we keep the donations as equal as possible.

Bebe's Hive:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Elsie's Story:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

24/07/2025

We are off! Our long walkers have started from Bootle heading to meet the rest of the team at Formby! If you see us along the way give us a wave!

The links are still open below if anyone would like to donate to these incredible charities!

Bebe's Hive:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Elsie's Story:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

21/07/2025

Our wonderful Team will be walking 17 miles this Thursday from Bootle to Southport to raise money for Bebe's Hive and Elsie's Story.
If you would like to show your support to these extremely important charities, please do so by donating using the links below. As each charity is separate, we have had to launch two just giving pages and we would be grateful if you could look at both before donating, to ensure we keep the donations as equal as possible.

Bebe's Hive:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-1...
Elsie's Story:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-2...

11/07/2025

On the 24th of July, the team at NHS Sefton Talking Therapies will be taking part in a walk to fundraise for two incredible charities that have been set up in the wake of the devastating incident in Southport last July. We will be completing an 8-mile walk from Formby to Southport, with some of the team completing a 17-mile walk from Sefton to Southport on 24th July.

As our service delivers psychological talking therapies that covers Southport and the rest of Sefton, this is a heartfelt opportunity to get together and give back to the community we have around us.

We are proud to be fundraising for two incredible charities: Bebe’s Hive and Elsie’s Story. These organisations have deep personal meaning to many within our service, and the work they do continues to bring hope, comfort, and vital support to families during their most difficult times. Both charities have been set up following the devastating incident in Southport last July, where Bebe, Elsie and Alice lost their lives. This is a heartfelt opportunity for us to come together and give back to our local community.

About the Charities
Bebe’s Hive Home - https://bebeshive.org/
Elsie’s Story - https://elsiesstory.org/

If you would like to show your support to these extremely important charities, please do so by donating using the links below. As each charity is separate, we have had to launch two just giving pages and we would be grateful if you could look at both before donating, to ensure we keep the donations as equal as possible.

Bebe's Hive:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Elsie's Story:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-bourke-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Help NHS Sefton Talking Therapies Mental Health Matters raise money to support Elsie's Story

13/05/2025

This week is mental health awareness week and this year’s theme is ‘community’ to highlight the importance of a safe and supportive community for mental wellbeing.

For us to flourish, it is important that we have connections with other people and supportive communities. Having a strong community reminds us that we are not alone.

The benefits of having a strong community includes
- Having a sense of belonging
- Gives us a sense of purpose
- Receiving support during difficult times

To find out more information about mental health awareness week, follow the link below to the Mental Health Foundation website.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

Below is a links to websites that provide information on a variety of services that can offer mental health support and can provide a community for everyone.

https://hubofhope.co.uk/
https://seftoncvs.org.uk/?s=mental+health+

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is taking place 12 to 18 May, and the theme is Community.