Primary care counselling and psychology
* Approximately 1 in 10 people see their GP every year due to emotional distress.
* You should never feel embarrassed about having a problem that requires mental health assessment and support.
About the service
Primary care psychologists provide psychological assessment and treatment to adults who live in North Tyneside and who are suffering from common mental health problems. The services are attached to local GP practices and health centres in the local area. Primary care psychologists can help people with a wide range of difficulties. Below are some of the common reasons for adults to be referred to the service:
- Depression (including post-natal depression)
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Social phobia
- Anger management
- Early problems
- Specific phobias
- Panic disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Health anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Problems related to childhood trauma
We also provide training and casework consultation to members of the Primary Health Care Team.
How can I access the service?
Patients of North Tyneside GP practices can access the service via their GP who will refer them.
Contact details
The Primary Care psychologists are based at:
North Tyneside Primary Care Psychological Therapies service
Wallsend Health Centre
The Green
Wallsend
NE28 7PD
Tel: 0191 295 2775
Useful numbers
Mind Mental Health Charity
Infoline: 0845 766 0163
Samaritans
24 hour helpline: 0845 790 9090
Useful websites
www.samaritans.co.uk
Samaritans website
www.mind.org.uk
The leading mental health charity in the U.K
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS direct has a range of information on various mental health issues
