NHS Talking Therapies Counselling Services in Hertfordshire
Nouvita is working in partnership with the NHS and Hertfordshire County Council to deliver Counselling for Depression (CfP) services.
If you live in Hertfordshire and are suffering from depression, you can now get access to our free professional counselling service through an NHS referral for Talking Therapies.
The nationally led evidence-based NHS Talking Therapies programme exists to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people aged 16+ by providing the opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more resourcefully and with a greater sense of wellbeing using ‘Talking Therapies’.
Nouvita is working in partnership with the NHS and Hertfordshire County Council to provide Talking Therapies Counselling service for NHS patients across Hertfordshire to deliver remote (phone and online) Counselling for Depression (CfD).
What is Counselling for Depression (CfD)?
Counselling for Depression (CfD) is a recommended first-line talking therapy for adults with depression, where a trained therapist provides a safe space to explore feelings and problems, develop coping strategies, and find new ways to deal with difficulties across weekly sessions. Talking Therapy is a form of therapy where you talk with a trained professional about your problems and feelings. You may delve into complex emotions and experiences that might be contributing to your depression, which can lead to empowering you to find new ways to manage your depression and improve your overall wellbeing.
How can I use this Hertfordshire Talking Therapies service?
If you are, or believed to be suffering from depression, then you can be referred to use the Talking Therapies service from either your GP or via the HPFT Wellbeing Team.
Once a referral has been provided, you will be able to choose from several providers for your counselling care. Read below to understand why choosing Nouvita might be the best option for you.
Who is Nouvita Healthcare?
Nouvita Healthcare is an independent specialist mental health provider with 10 services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire providing care for patients since 2008. You might not have heard of us, but that’s ok. We’re small but mighty. We’ve helped hundreds of people on their mental health recovery journey, to go from hospital in-patient to supported living and beyond.
Our teams of highly trained clinical professionals provide a superb standard of care, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect; while receiving the care they need to help their mental health improve.
Why choose Nouvita as your Counselling service?
To ensure that everyone who is referred to us for Talking Therapies will receive a first-class experience and counselling from a qualified and accredited Counsellor.
Nouvita’s Counselling for Depression counselling service is led by Dr. Maryam Keshavarz, BSc (Counselling), Ad Dip PC, Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP (Accred), NCPS (Accred), ACA(Accred).
Dr. Maryam is a qualified Counselling Psychotherapist and qualified Integral Psychotherapist with 12 years’ counselling experience and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dr Maryam specialises in Depression, Anxiety and Behavioural Issues.
Maryam will ensure that she and her expert team of qualified and experienced counsellors will deliver a professional, caring and supportive service, treating you with compassion, respect and dignity, without stigma or judgment.
What to expect from Nouvita’s Talking Therapy service?
We know the toll that depression can have on a person, so we ensure a smooth and painless process to get you the support you need. Once you have your referral from your GP or HPFT Wellbeing Team, we’ll get you an appointment booked in for your counselling session (phone or online).
On your counselling call(s), your Nouvita counsellor will provide information about your condition and will encourage you to identify self-help activities.
Communication will be open and clear to ensure you understand the journey ahead, where your counsellor will provide a high quality, evidence-based Counselling service to address and resolve your specific mental health problems, develop personal insight and gain knowledge to help you make decisions.
Talking Therapies enquiries
Our counselling appointments are available 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday.
If you have any questions regarding our Talking Therapies service, you can email us at [email protected].