Talking Therapies at DHC

27/10/2025

Struggling to adapt to parenthood? Feeling emotionally or mentally overwhelmed?

Our group course, ‘Evolve Perinatal’, is here to support you. It's designed for mums who are pregnant or have a baby under the age of 2.

Over this free, 8-week online course, you’ll:
🧠 Learn practical ( ) techniques
🫶 Connect with other new mums who truly understand
🔧 Discover tools to manage stress, challenge negative thoughts and prioritise self-care
💙 Feel heard in a safe, supportive space

The next course starts Tuesday 18 November, 12:00 – 1:30pm. It's confidential and open to anyone registered with a GP.

It's important to remember that caring for yourself is part of caring for your baby.

Self-refer today 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/evolve-perinatal-group/

18/10/2025

This we're sharing some small, practical changes that can make a big difference to your mental and physical health during and .

Laura Bruno, Advanced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and expert, suggests these 5 quick wins to help you take back control 👇

💜 Notice your thoughts - identify unhelpful patterns and challenge them.
💜 Breathe it out - short breathing exercises can reduce hot flushes.
💜 Sleep smart - set a calm bedtime routine and switch off screens early.
💜 Stay active - gentle exercise lifts mood, reduces stress and aids sleep.
💜 Talk it through - sharing your experiences helps you feel less alone.

Our 'Navigating & Coping with Menopause' online group sessions run throughout the year, providing specialist support in a safe, supportive space.

👉 Find out more and sign up for one of these FREE 6-week groups: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/live-well-navigating-and-coping-with-menopause/

16/10/2025

We offer free employment support for people with mental health conditions.

Whether you're looking for work, preparing to return or feeling unhappy in your job, we can help.

DHC work with the employment specialists at Waythrough, to provide tailored one-to-one support - from guidance on CVs and interview preparation to workplace support.

If you're experiencing mental health challenges, one of our therapists can refer you to access this service.

👉 More details and how to refer: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/employment-support-for-mental-health-we-can-help/

15/10/2025

Important service update: The Centre for Psychology, a talking therapies provider, is no longer available as a service in Surrey.

The local NHS is working with other health and care providers to ensure anyone affected continues to receive the care and support they need.

You can self-refer to other NHS Talking Therapies providers via the Healthy Surrey website 👉 https://ow.ly/c4F850X66c5

If you're unsure where to go or need advice, please email mindmatters.surrey@sabp.nhs.uk or telephone 0300 330 5450.
(Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.30-5.30).

Please note this is not a crisis helpline.

10/10/2025

💜💚 Today is and this year the focus is on how to prevent feeling overwhelmed by current world events.

It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of - constantly checking distressing headlines and social media updates, even when it leaves us feeling anxious or low.

We've put together some simple, practical tips to help manage these feelings and take back control 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/feeling-overwhelmed-by-current-world-events-some-tips-on-how-to-take-back-control/

Remember, it's OK to switch off - self-care isn't selfish!

Mental Health Foundation

06/10/2025

⚠️ Scheduled maintenance notice ⚠️

This Saturday 11th October, from 9pm-12am, our SMS service will be unavailable.

If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please avoid texting during these hours, as our admin team will not receive your message.

Here's a reminder of the different ways to get in touch: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/contact-us/

If you are in crisis, please see website for support and signposting: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/crisis-emergency-contacts/

Thank you for your understanding 💙

29/09/2025

Need support with perimenopause or menopause?

Join our 6-week online group course, starting 20th October, 5pm - 6:30pm.

Led by expert therapists, you'll learn strategies using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( ), proven to manage the physical and emotional challenges of and .

Our friendly and supportive group is the perfect space to connect with others who understand your journey.

Reserve your place today 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/live-well-navigating-and-coping-with-menopause/

Available to those registered with a GP.

10/09/2025

It's 💚

We're sharing our Crisis & Signposting Guide, available to download from our website. It includes useful information and key contacts - like the Samaritans - if you or someone you know is experiencing a 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/crisis-emergency-contacts/

This year’s campaign message is: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. There's help out there, you just need to know how to access it.

Don't struggle in silence!

10/09/2025

If you would like to help shape future mental health services in , please take this short survey 💙⬇️

Have Your Say on Mental Health Services in Surrey and North East Hampshire 💬

Surrey and North East Hampshire are working on a new approach to make mental health support more connected and easier to access locally—and we would love your input!

Right now, a team is developing a framework to better join up the services, teams, and organisations that support mental health in our local communities. The goal is to make sure people can get the help they need, when they need it—without being passed around from one service to another.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and the Independent Mental Health Network are helping to gather views from people with lived experience, as well as their families and carers.

You can get involved whether you’ve used mental health services or not, your views matter. All you have to do is complete a quick and anonymous survey—it only takes a few minutes!

There are just four questions, focusing on what you would like to see done differently and how you currently find information, advice, and support when you need it.

The closing date is Friday 10th October 2025.

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/uxufCWrBkH

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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

12/08/2025

Self-esteem – it’s never too late to build it!

Whether you’re juggling work, family or life’s everyday challenges, low self-esteem can creep in. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Join our 6-week online group course, starting 3rd September, 5pm - 7:30pm - designed to help you rebuild confidence and improve your wellbeing.

Sign up is free and available to those registered with a GP 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/group-course-cbt-for-depression-and-low-self-esteem/

Not ready to join a course yet? Start small with our 10 practical tips to boost self-esteem 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/self-esteem-getting-it-building-it-and-keeping-it/

It’s time to start feeling good about yourself again!

06/08/2025

Need support with menopause? You're not alone.

Join our 6-week online group course, starting 1st September, 5pm - 6:30pm.

Led by expert therapists, you'll learn strategies using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( ), proven to manage the physical and emotional challenges of and .

Our friendly and supportive group is the perfect space to connect with others who understand your journey.

Reserve your place today 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/cbt-recommended-for-both-physical-and-psychological-menopause-symptoms/

Available to those registered with a GP.

06/08/2025

PLEASE NOTE: Date Change - This course now starts Monday 22nd Sept
Struggling with general worries and anxiety?
Did you know there are ways to manage these - using CBT techniques - in a caring and supportive environment from the comfort of home?
Our therapists will work with you to help increase your tolerance of uncertainty and improve your problem-solving skills, equipping you with practical strategies to regain control.
CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and it is a highly effective method to manage mental health problems such as worry and anxiety.
Sign up here for our FREE, online NHS course: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/cbt-for-worry.../
One of our course attendees said… “The course has impacted my life for the better and I would recommend it to everyone!”