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Mental Health UK is a leading provider of mental health care and counseling services in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome negative thoughts and feelings, achieve positive changes, and maintain overall mental well-being. Our team of highly trained and experienced mental health practitioners offers a wide range of talking therapies, including psychological counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychotherapy.

Services Offered

At Mental Health UK, we provide a comprehensive range of services to help individuals manage their mental health. Our services include:

• Psychological Counseling: Our counselors work with individuals to help them understand their thoughts and feelings, identify any underlying issues, and develop coping strategies.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their mental health problems.
• Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is a type of therapy that helps individuals understand and resolve deep-seated emotional issues that may be contributing to their mental health problems.
• Play Therapy for Kids: We offer play therapy for children, which is a form of counseling that uses play to help children express their thoughts and feelings and develop coping strategies.
• Lifeline: Our lifeline service provides immediate support and counseling to individuals in crisis.

Access to Mental Health Care

In the UK, mental health care and counseling are available through the National Health System (NHS), and the number of mental health practitioners is expected to increase over the next few years. However, access to mental health care can vary depending on where an individual lives, with some areas having better developed public health care systems than others. In some cases, individuals may have to wait a long time for an appointment or travel to another city or town to receive treatment.

If an individual's general practitioner is not willing to refer them to a mental health professional, they have the right to contact the nearest medical institution for free counseling or change their therapist. The UK government is committed to making mental health care services more accessible, such as psychological counseling and other psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy.

The Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) Program, launched in 2006, is attracting a large number of trained therapists to general practice, creating conditions for more free access to psychotherapy used in the NHS. Conversational NHS treatments are typically short courses that include counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy and are available for self-appointment in some areas of England.

For those who prefer private sector psychotherapy services, the cost ranges from 40 to 100 per hour. It is recommended to consult with a general practitioner for advice on choosing a psychotherapist and verify the selected specialist in one of the registries of practicing doctors.

Charity Organizations

Some charities provide psychotherapy services at low cost or free of charge, including support in the event of the loss of a close relative, helping to cope with eating disorders, solving psychological problems, and consultation on relationship issues.

Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation website provides information on various types of talk therapy and patient testimonials. Individuals can contact the Mental Health Foundation for more information on mental health care and counseling in the UK.