NHS Wirral have contracted Advocacy in Wirral to provide a computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  (cCBT) service to Wirral residents.

We use a programme called Beating the Blues which runs over 8 weekly sessions, and clients can either visit our Woodside premises where they receive support from trained volunteers, or else complete the programme in their own home, with telephone and e-mail support.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy teaches skills to allow clients to challenge negative thought patterns, and has proven to be an effective tool for helping clients with depression and anxiety.

Cliients can be referred by their GP, or from a range of other agencies including PCAL and Talking Changes.   Clients can also refer themselves into the service.  Last year, over 300 people commenced treatment, and the service has a high level of completion.

You can view a short video about our cCBT project here.

For more information on cCBT or Beating the Blues, please contact

Chris Fergusson on 0151 649 1674 (Direct Line)

or

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