Guidance for Health Professionals

Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies provides support for adults experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related mental health difficulties.
This is not a crisis service.
We are not able to provide emergency mental health care or risk management support for individuals in immediate distress. Patients requiring urgent or high-risk intervention should be referred to appropriate crisis services.
Who we can support
Our service is available to anyone aged 16 and over who is registered with a GP in Derby or Derbyshire.
We support individuals with conditions including:
- Depression or persistent low mood
- Generalised anxiety and excessive worry
- Stress-related difficulties
- Health anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Insomnia
- Adjustment to long-term physical health conditions
Therapies and Formats Offered
We provide a range of NICE-recommended treatment options, which may include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Digital CBT programmes
- Guided self-help and psychoeducational webinars
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner support
- Mindfulness-based and group therapies
Treatment is delivered in various formats including one-to-one, online, and group sessions, depending on clinical need and client preference.