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Low Intensity CBT (guided self help)

Using self-help material with the support of a therapist
The starting point for most people is low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy—or CBT—delivered by a psychological wellbeing practitioner. This support is designed for people who are experiencing symptoms that are starting to impact daily life, but don't require more intensive therapy.

Our psychological wellbeing practitioners, or PWPs, provide treatment that focuses on the here and now rather than digging deep into the past. We will help you understand the vital links between your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and behaviours, using practical, guided self-help materials.

You will be supported to reach your goals and use tools to help you manage a wide range of everyday challenges such as:

  • Daily stress and worry
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Panic and phobias
  • Generalised anxiety
  • Mild to moderate depression
  • Low-impact obsessive-compulsive difficulties
  • Low mood or stress linked to major life changes.

 

Low intensity CBT is time-limited and fits into your life. Sessions are short—usually lasting between 20 and 30 minutes—and most people have between 4 and 8 sessions in total, with regular reviews to see how you're progressing.

You and your PWP will work as a team on the goals that matter most to you. They will provide you with practical strategies and tools to try out between your sessions. The skills you develop are for life and can be used whenever you feel stresses are starting to build again. They can include:

  • Behavioural Activation: Scheduling activities to improve mood.
  • Cognitive Restructuring: Challenging negative or worry thoughts
  • Graded Exposure: Gradually facing fears and reducing avoidance
  • Panic Management: Techniques to manage physical symptoms of anxiety
  • Sleep Management: Behavioral techniques for insomnia


Low intensity CBT sessions are available over the telephone, video call or face-to-face sessions. 

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of people would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

I felt comfortable speaking about my problems and benefitted from coming up with an outcome I agreed on. Thanks.

The service has helped me so much, from feeling despair to having some confidence is an amazing feeling. I am so glad that I took my friend's advice and telephoned. It has helped me change my life.

I learned techniques to help cope and deal with everything. Techniques I can use in my day to day life. I trust my therapist.

The support I received has been invaluable. I have moved through not only tremendous grief, but other issues relating to the loss of my husband. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Listening, understanding, non-judgemental, open and caring.

It was local to me, and worked around me, really lovely counsellor.

Opportunity to go through my experiences and for them to be understood.

My therapist was really supportive and informative on each session. I never felt judged and always felt I was able to open up to her with my problems to get the best results for my mental wellbeing. Really pleased CBT is there as it has really helped with my coping techniques.

I’ve learned a lot about myself and it’s really helped focusing on me rather than just past traumas.

Make a Referral

If you need help and have a Hull GP please complete our online referral form or call 01482 335627 or email chcp.pws-letstalk.hull@nhs.net

You can also ask your GP or visit www.nhs.uk/help 

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