Steps2change – NHS talking therapies for Lincolnshire

What is steps2change?

One in four people at some point in their life experience problems with mental wellbeing. You don’t need to struggle on your own! steps2change Lincolnshire provide short term therapy for people with common mental health problems. This is a FREE and confidential NHS service for anyone in Lincolnshire over the age of 16 who is feeling stressed, unhappy, depressed, sad, worried or anxious.

How will steps2change help me?

Our team of experienced and qualified professionals will work with you to help you understand your problems and show you a new way of coping. You will get a chance to talk about your difficulties in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. Then you will receive an individually tailored treatment package to help put you back on the road to recovery.

How does steps2change work?

We have teams all over the county who offer a range of therapies for your individual needs. These may include individual therapy or group sessions. We offer appointments throughout the day to suit your lifestyle at the following locations: Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding and Stamford.

You will be offered an initial assessment which will be carried out at one of our Psychological Therapy Centres or over the phone by an experienced therapist.

During the assessment you will be asked questions about how you are feeling and behaving and what you are thinking to find the best way to help you. Everyone is different so we will work together to decide the level and type of support you may need.

What help do steps2change offer?

The help we offer includes:

• Guided self-help including reading materials to help empower you to overcome your difficulties
• Counselling, including counselling for depression and dynamic interpersonal therapy
• Courses to help you learn how to manage stress, low mood and panic
• Group therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy
• Interpersonal therapy
• The Employment Advisor Service for people who are having difficulties at work due to common mental health conditions

How to get help?

There are a number of ways in which you can access steps2change Lincolnshire:

• Contact our Single Point of Access Contact Centre by calling 0303 123 4000 (available 24/7)
• Fill in a self-referral form available on our webpage www.lpft.nhs.uk/steps2change-lincs and send to SPA Contact Centre, Sycamore Unit, Beacon Lane, Grantham, NG31 9DF.
• Discuss your problems with your GP or other health professional who can refer you to the service.