F.A.Q
How do I refer myself?
If you are interested in psychological therapy, please send us a brief email with your current difficulties, along with your contact details and contact preference (email, telephone call, text or whatsapp) and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We offer online therapy sessions which you can do from a desktop computer, laptop or smartphone from any location in the UK providing you have a good stable network connection. We also offer in-person sessions in the North West of England, UK. Please contact for in person location availability.
Please note:
Therapists do not deal with payments for your sessions nor do we accept cash payments in any circumstances.
We kindly ask for 48 hours notice for all cancellations or appointment changes, as we will be unable to re-schedule or refund outside of this time period.
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How long are therapy sessions?
Normally sessions are between 50-60 minutes. However, there may be occasions where the therapist recommends longer treatment sessions of up to 90 minutes; longer sessions will be agreed with you in advance.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel and re-arrange an appointment, we kindly ask that you provide 48 hours notice and we will do this free of charge.
If you have paid for an appointment but you change your mind and do not wish to continue with therapy, providing you give 48 hours notice, we will provide a full refund via the original payment method.
We understand that sometimes events and illnesses occur which mean that you may not be able to provide the notice period required. However, we will use our discretion in these circumstances, so it is important that you call or message us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.
If you fail to attend an appointment and do not contact to let us know that you cannot attend, the full fees will apply.
If you have paid for an appointment but you change your mind and do not wish to continue with therapy, providing you give 48 hours notice, we will provide a full refund via the original payment method.
We understand that sometimes events and illnesses occur which mean that you may not be able to provide the notice period required. However, we will use our discretion in these circumstances, so it is important that you call or message us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.
If you fail to attend an appointment and do not contact to let us know that you cannot attend, the full fees will apply.
In need of urgent help?
Calming Minds is not able to offer a crisis service.
If you are experiencing high levels of distress and need urgent crisis support please contact your GP or the Accident and Emergency department at your local hospital.
For 24 Hour telephone help you can access:
NHS
If you are experiencing high levels of distress and need urgent crisis support please contact your GP or the Accident and Emergency department at your local hospital.
For 24 Hour telephone help you can access:
NHS
- 111 (non-emergency)
- 999 (emergency)
- Tel: 116 123
- www.samaritans.org
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people recover from problems caused by traumatic events in their lives.
It stops difficult memories causing too much distress by helping the brain to reprocess them, working with memory to heal.
EMDR therapy is best known for treating PTSD but can help with a range of mental health conditions in people of all ages including depression and anxiety.
Internationally recognised, EMDR therapy is endorsed by the NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence); the World Health Organisation; The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; the NHS (in the UK); and many other bodies.
More information about EMDR can be found here
It stops difficult memories causing too much distress by helping the brain to reprocess them, working with memory to heal.
EMDR therapy is best known for treating PTSD but can help with a range of mental health conditions in people of all ages including depression and anxiety.
Internationally recognised, EMDR therapy is endorsed by the NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence); the World Health Organisation; The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies; the NHS (in the UK); and many other bodies.
More information about EMDR can be found here
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems.
How CBT works
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle.
CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts and you are shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel. Unlike some other talking treatments, CBT deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past. It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis.
More information about CBT can be found in this video
How CBT works
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle.
CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts and you are shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel. Unlike some other talking treatments, CBT deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past. It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis.
More information about CBT can be found in this video
What is TF-CBT?
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trauma focused CBT is a type of psychotherapy designed to help somebody struggling with poor mental health following a traumatic event. Trauma focused CBT aims to help a person to process the trauma memory, to be able to reclaim their life back from feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or anger by supporting the person to re-engage with activities that are meaningful and important to them and finally to heal from trauma, post-traumatic stress or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
More information about TF-CBT can be found here.
Trauma focused CBT is a type of psychotherapy designed to help somebody struggling with poor mental health following a traumatic event. Trauma focused CBT aims to help a person to process the trauma memory, to be able to reclaim their life back from feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or anger by supporting the person to re-engage with activities that are meaningful and important to them and finally to heal from trauma, post-traumatic stress or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
More information about TF-CBT can be found here.
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of talking therapy.
It's specially helpful for people who feel emotions very intensely.
The aim of DBT is to help you:
Understand and accept your difficult feelings
Learn skills to manage these feelings
Become able to make positive changes in your life
It's specially helpful for people who feel emotions very intensely.
The aim of DBT is to help you:
Understand and accept your difficult feelings
Learn skills to manage these feelings
Become able to make positive changes in your life