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Guided Self-Help

Are you struggling with your mental health? There are a number of guided self help services available out there that might be able to help.

Guided Self Help is learning to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques to help your own understanding and your self management of these difficulties.

Guided self-help aims to equip you with the skills you need to overcome your difficulties and improve your emotional wellbeing.

 

What is the difference between Guided Self Help and CBT?

Telephone work uses the same techniques as CBT but it is less intensive and the emphasis is on guiding someone through a process of self-help and learning. At Health in Mind we deliver Guided Self help (using CBT techniques) and we also offer more intensive CBT.

CBT helps people to see how their thoughts affect how they feel and how they behave. CBT is an active and time limited form of treatment. Sessions are focused around coping strategies which you can implement between the sessions.

CBT aims to help you to cope with your situation yourself so you can find the best way to deal with it and achieve your goals now and in the future. There is evidence that it this can be a very effective treatment for anxiety and low mood. 

 

Who is it for?

Guided self help sessions can be tailored to suit people with difficulties related to mild or moderate;

  • Low mood
  • Anxiety and worry
  • Panic
  • Phobia
  • Sleep difficulties

What does it involve?

Guided self help involves working with one of our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in a course of up to six sessions. These sessions usually last 30-45 minutes and are generally spread across a number of weeks.

Our practitioners will work with you on an individual basis:

  • Identifying with you your priorities for the sessions
  • Support you to understand the issues you have and how they are affecting you
  • Introduce you to a range of self-help materials
  • Guide you in how to use these materials effectively
  • Help you to make positive and practical changes

You and your practitioner will continue to review your progress throughout the sessions to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment.

 

Useful Resources

SILVERCLOUD

SilverCloud is an online space which offers a different range of programmes based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to empower you to develop skills to manage your psychological wellbeing with more confidence, from the convenience of your own location and in your own time. Visit their website for more information and to sign-up: SilverCloud. Making Space For Healthy Minds (silvercloudhealth.com) 

MIND IN THE VALE

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is an independent mental health charity who affiliate to Mind National and work with and for people who experience mental health problems. They provide information so people are aware of their rights and can make informed choices. They also deliver guided self-help and social prescribing online, counselling services, peer support to prevent isolation, a national mental health helpline, psychological education and anger management courses. 

If you are struggling with your mental health our guided self-help from The Centre for Clinical Interventions may help. These sessions can be carried out face to face, telephonically or online over 6 – 8 sessions. For more information please take a look at our leaflet. 

If you would like to self-refer for guided self-help please contact us on 01446730792 or complete their online form and to be contacted. Your GP can also refer you in to this service.   

STEPIAU

The Primary Mental Health Support Services (PMHSS) is a dedicated service for adults aged 18 and over who are dealing with common mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. We welcome referrals from General Practitioners (GPs) and other mental health teams and professionals. 

At PMHSS, we provide a wide array of resources to aid those we assess in their journey towards mental health improvement. Our extensive range of courses and self-help materials are accessible via our website, Stepiau. Our offerings include, but are not limited to: 

  • Self-Help Resources 

  • Signposting to a range of Open Access Courses 

  • Therapeutic Group Sessions 

RECOVERY & WELLBEING COLLEGE

The Cardiff and Vale Recovery & Wellbeing College provides free educational courses on a range of mental health, physical health and wellbeing topics. Their courses take place online or in-person at venues across Cardiff and Vale. 

To view the latest courses, click here.

If you would like to enrol on a course, contact Cardiffandvale.Recoverycollege@wales.nhs.uk 

 

 

 

 

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