Merton Talking Therapies

Merton Talking Therapies We offer morning, day and evening appointments (typically 8am-8pm) throughout the week from Monday - Friday.

We are an NHS Merton Talking Therapies & Wellbeing Mental Health Service (Part of South West London & St Georges NHS Trust) providing support and free psychological therapies for Adults (18+) living in Merton or registered with a Merton GP. NHS Merton Talking Therapies provides free and confidential talking therapies, as well as wellbeing and employment support to anyone aged 18+ who lives in Merton or who has a GP in the borough. We can help if people are experiencing everyday problems or any of the following
-> Anxiety
-> Stress
-> Depression
-> Eating Problems
-> Bereavement or Loss
-> Sleeping Difficulties
-> Anger Issues
-> Obsessive - Compulsive Behaviours
-> Psychological Trauma

To help tackle these challenges our service provides evidence-based psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). These treatments have been shown through research to be effective when treating mental health related issues and are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Due to COVID-19, support and treatment is mostly being delivered online via video call (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms) or by telephone. For face-to-face appointments please speak to a member of the team. To access Merton Uplift you can...

-> Call Directly on 020 3515 5888 - The services admin team will register a referral
and book you in for an assessment.
-> Email MertonWellbeing@swlstg.nhs.uk
-> Complete an online self or professional referral from on the service website: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/merton-talking-therapies

New Year, New Goals!Is there something you're working towards or hoping to work towards in the new year? Goal setting ca...
25/01/2026

New Year, New Goals!

Is there something you're working towards or hoping to work towards in the new year? Goal setting can be a powerful tool!

Many people have goals they want to achieve, but may find it difficult knowing where to start. You can begin by setting your goals and then creating a plan to help achieve them, noting down any time scales and what commitment you need to put into it

Don't forget that as you work to achieve your goals, your self care is a crucial part of the process. Connect with others to help achieve those goals, and take notice of your accomplishments. You've got this!

Becoming a new parent can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. The pressure of being a parent is completely no...
22/01/2026

Becoming a new parent can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. The pressure of being a parent is completely normal, but we want to share ways for you to cope with any worries or expectations you put on yourself, as well as ways to incorporate self-care whilst adjusting to this new change. Join us for our free online workshop: Wellbeing for New Parents on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 10:30am-12pm.

Only available for those aged 18y + who live in or have a GP registered in the London borough of Merton (UK). Sign up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/merton-uplift-20035390826 or email us at mertonwellbeing@swlstg.nhs.uk

As part of our NHS Merton Talking Therapies Q&A series, this post explains what to expect from your assessment.Swipe thr...
21/01/2026

As part of our NHS Merton Talking Therapies Q&A series, this post explains what to expect from your assessment.

Swipe through to see what happens before, during and after your assessment, so you can feel informed, reassured and supported every step of the way.

Our free Building Self-Confidence wellbeing workshop explores how to challenge unhelpful thinking and introduce techniqu...
20/01/2026

Our free Building Self-Confidence wellbeing workshop explores how to challenge unhelpful thinking and introduce techniques and strategies to help you to improve your confidence. If this is something you would like to find out more about, why not join us online for our upcoming workshop on Tuesday 10th February 2025 at 10.30am-12pm

It is free for all Merton residents 18+ years old or if you have a GP registered in the London borough of Merton.

To register for this workshop, please sign up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-self-confidence-online-workshop-tickets-1978586833481? or email us on MertonWellbeing@swlstg.nhs.uk

Low mood can be common but there are ways to improve it. Join us for our free online workshop: Lifting your Mood on Frid...
19/01/2026

Low mood can be common but there are ways to improve it. Join us for our free online workshop: Lifting your Mood on Friday 6th February 2026 at 11am-12:30pm. This workshop will help you to understand low mood and learn ways to improve your wellbeing and mood.

Only eligible for individuals 18y+, who reside or are registered with a GP in the London Borough of Merton, UK. Sign up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/merton-uplift-20035390826? or email us at MertonWellbeing@swlstg.nhs.uk

Goals can be set over the long-term but small short-term goals can help to support our wellbeing too! Connecting with ot...
18/01/2026

Goals can be set over the long-term but small short-term goals can help to support our wellbeing too!
Connecting with others, learning new skills, being mindful, getting active and giving to ourselves or to others are all ways in which we can help to support our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

What small steps can you take this Self-Care Sunday to support your wellbeing?

As the new year begins, many of us may be thinking about how to slow down, reset, and look after our wellbeing. The well...
17/01/2026

As the new year begins, many of us may be thinking about how to slow down, reset, and look after our wellbeing. The wellbeing team at Merton Talking Therapies is hosting a free Relaxation Techniques workshop to help you slow down, feel calmer, and learn practical ways to manage stress.

The session will take place at Colliers Wood Library on Friday 23 January 2026, from 11:00am to 12:30pm. During the workshop, we will explore why relaxation is important for mental wellbeing and guide you through simple breathing exercises and grounding techniques that you can use in everyday life.

If you are interested, please sign up via our Eventbrite, or by scanning the QR code on the post: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/relaxation-techniques-wellbeing-workshop-at-colliers-wood-library-tickets-1978295378732?

Please note that this workshop is open to those aged 18 and over who live in Merton or are registered with a GP in Merton.

We have a number of exciting workshops planned in February to help manage and support our emotional and mental wellbeing...
16/01/2026

We have a number of exciting workshops planned in February to help manage and support our emotional and mental wellbeing including our new workshop, Wellbeing in Retirement and our cross-borough workshop, Wellbeing for New Parents.

Visit our Eventbrite page to book a place. Available for free to Merton residents or those registered with a Merton GP.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/merton-uplift-20035390826

As we head into the new year, we have a number of workshops planned in January to help support your emotional and mental...
15/01/2026

As we head into the new year, we have a number of workshops planned in January to help support your emotional and mental wellbeing.

Visit our Eventbrite page to book a place. Available for free to Merton residents.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/merton-uplift-20035390826

What is NHS Merton Talking Therapies?In this Q&A series, we answer some of the most common questions about our service -...
14/01/2026

What is NHS Merton Talking Therapies?
In this Q&A series, we answer some of the most common questions about our service - what we do, what we can help with, the treatments we offer, and how to access support.

There are times when we can feel stressed but when those feelings start to overwhelm us, it can impact our daily lives, ...
13/01/2026

There are times when we can feel stressed but when those feelings start to overwhelm us, it can impact our daily lives, relationships and how we feel about ourselves.

If you are struggling to manage your stress levels, our free Coping with Stress and Relaxation Techniques online wellbeing workshop can help you to identify sources of stress and the emotional and physical impact that it may have on you.

We will also share relaxation tips and tools on how to recognise and manage those feelings and symptoms associated with stress to help you feel calm and to support your wellbeing.

To register for this workshop, click here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coping-with-stress-and-relaxation-techniques-online-wellbeing-workshop-tickets-1978155996837?

Change could be positive or negative according to individual experiences. But some changes could be overwhelming and it ...
12/01/2026

Change could be positive or negative according to individual experiences. But some changes could be overwhelming and it could make a negative impact on wellbeing as well.
Our aim of this workshop is to give you a broader understanding about change and help you to find solutions, techniques and learn practical skills to improve your own wellbeing.

If you are going through a period of change and find it is having an impact on your wellbeing, why not join our free online Managing Change workshop.

Sign up via the QR code or visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-change-online-wellbeing-workshop-tickets-1978159475241?

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Generator Business Centre, Miles Road
Mitcham
CR43DA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8:15pm

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