This month marks ten years since the launch of NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies. Originally known as Talking Matters Northumberland, the service was first commissioned in 2015. That launch marked a commitment to improving access to psychological therapies across the county, embedding it into then know NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.

From its beginning as Talking Matters Northumberland, the service offered free, confidential therapy to people aged 16+ in Northumberland. Rebranded as NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies in 2023, it provides crucial support for a wide range of issues, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and relationship difficulties.

In the past year, 5,950 people accessed support from the service, with 439 people also accessing help from an Employment Advisor, following the successful launch of the partnering Employment Support service last year.

We're incredibly proud of the service and the life-changing support it provides.

Have you been helped by the service? We would love to hear from you.

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