NHS Sefton Talking Therapies

24/04/2026

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.

20/04/2026

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy which has been proven to be a highly effective treatment for a range of psychological and emotional issues. In everyday life, the way we think can affect the way we feel and the things we do. CBT aims to help us understand the link between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to help improve our mental and physical wellbeing.

CBT traditionally involves one to one sessions with a therapist but can be also delivered in groups. Each session typically occur on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The sessions will mainly focus on what problems you are currently experiencing rather than difficulties that have developed as result of events in the past.

You can find out more about CBT by speaking to your GP. Alternatively, you can use the following websites to get more information.
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies: www.babcp.com
- National Health Service (NHS): www.nhs.uk

17/04/2026

Feedback Friday - Here is some lovely feedback received from someone who has completed therapy with us.

15/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month and is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures of stress.
Stress happens when your body and mind react to challenges, changes, or pressures in life. It can be triggered by both negative events – like losing a job, illness, or the death of a loved one – and positive changes, like starting a new job, moving house, or having a baby.
Below are some simple tips to help manage stress:

10/04/2026

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28/02/2026

Worrying is a natural response to life's problems. But when it takes over and we can start to feel overwhelmed, it can really help to take a step back and break things down.

Learning new ways to work through your problems can make them feel more manageable, and improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Take a look at the problem solving steps below.

27/02/2026

Life does not always take the path you expect.

That can feel unsettling, frustrating, or scary.

But you do not have to walk it alone.

If you need support, we are here 💜

27/02/2026

23/02/2026

Practical ways to manage DOOMSCROLLING:
It’s normal to feel down from time to time when we come across bad news, but constant exposure to negative online content could negatively affect our mental health.

‘Doomscrolling’ is a relatively new term used to describe the
impact of consuming large amounts of upsetting news online.

Take a look at some tips below that can help reduce 'Doomscrolling'.

For more tips and information, visit https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

18/02/2026

We're now on Instagram! Be sure to follow for tips and advice on wellbeing and mental health awareness.
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18/02/2026

The Vicious Cycle of Low Mood: By withdrawing from activities, such as seeing friends, paying bills and household tasks, we lose out on experiencing achievement, connectedness to others and enjoyment. ‘The Vicious Cycle of Low Mood’ shown below demonstrates how the things that we do or don’t do because we feel low may result in maintaining the way we are feeling.

Many people who are depressed think they need to feel completely physically well before starting to do things again. However, research evidence suggests that gradually starting to do more of the things that we have been avoiding again can be a very effective form of self help for depression. Setting goals for things we want to do can help “act our way out” of depression rather than waiting until we are able to “think our way out”. Behavioural activation is a structured, active way of doing this. It focuses on re-establishing daily routines, increasing pleasurable activities, and addressing necessary issues. This helps us regain important functions that have been lost or reduced during depression.

For more information about how to improve your mood visit https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/self-help