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Counselling Services

NHS Talking Therapies is a free and confidential service designed to help people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and other common mental health challenges. The service also supports individuals dealing with panic disorder, phobias, OCD, and PTSD. Treatments are available in group or one-to-one settings and can be delivered in person, over the phone, or online.

NHS Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies

What is it? 

NHS Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies is a free and confidential service for anyone struggling with their mood, stress, or feeling overwhelmed. These difficulties may be linked to past or ongoing stressful experiences or may arise without a clear cause. Left unresolved, they can impact relationships, work, studies, caring responsibilities, and leisure time.

If you have a long-term health condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, or chronic pain, research shows that stress and low mood can further affect your physical well-being. Our service offers evidence-based treatments to support your mental health and help improve your overall quality of life.

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How can it help me?

During the sessions you can take the time to talk and understand the difficulties you are going through, identify and change unhelpful behaviours or thoughts, identify your strengths, and set some goals to work towards.

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NHS Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies can offer you therapy over the phone, face-to-face or online. They offer assessments and therapy in English as well as some other languages, and interpreters are available on request.

 

The service is available for all Barnet residents from the age of 16 registered with a Barnet GP who are experiencing symptoms of the following conditions:

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  • agoraphobia

  • depression

  • generalised anxiety

  • health anxiety

  • low mood

  • obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • post-traumatic stress disorder

  • panic

  • sleeping problems

  • social anxiety

  • specific phobias

  • stress

How do I access the service?

There are several ways to access NHS Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies:

  • Through a GP, nurse, or other health and social care professional – They can refer you to the service.

  • Self-referral – You can refer yourself directly online by completing the referral form: Self-referral here.

 

If you’re referring someone else, they must be aware of and agree to the referral, which will be verified before appointments can be offered.

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For more information or assistance, contact:
Phone: 020 8702 5309
Email: NLFT.barnettalkingtherapies@nhs.net
Website: www.barnetandenfieldtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk

Mind in Enfield and Barnet
What is it?
Counselling offers a confidential and non-judgmental space to discuss your concerns.
 
How can it help me?
Many individuals face challenges in their lives, including difficulties in personal relationships, workplace situations, or issues at home. You may find it beneficial to work with a counsellor to better understand what you are experiencing. Mind offers psychological support for mild-moderate depression, mild anxiety, low self-esteem, mood changes, and loss.

​How do I access the service?
For help with acute anxiety, please email NLFT.barnettalkingtherapies@nhs.net or call 020 8702 5309.
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For general counselling and mental health support, contact:

Barnet & Enfield Counselling Enquiries

Sanctuary & Crisis Hub (Immediate emotional support)

Parents in Mind (Support for parents)

Talking Therapy for Autistic Adults Barnet (TTAAB)

Wellbeing Activities & Workshops

Self-Supported Service

For general enquiries

 Call 020 8906 7506 or Email receptiondesk@mindeb.org.uk.

New Gateway Citizens

New Citizens Gateway provide a Bilingual talking therapy service and group activities, working directly with refugee and asylum seekers, whose mental health is impacting their everyday life.

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What is it?

These are based on IAPT principles and delivered within community settings by qualified therapists in Farsi, Arabic, and Pashtu. The service is for adults in exile whose first language is not English and who are experiencing common mental health symptoms such as mild to moderate depression and anxiety provided by New Citizens Gateway.

 

How can it help me?

In addition to one to one talking therapy, there are numerous group activities to attend, including group therapy sessions, yoga, art therapy, drama therapy, mindfulness and photography.

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​How do I access the service?

There are a number of ways to access the service, Through the Wellbeing Hub, our navigators will take you through an emotional health check and then connect you to this service.

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Through the Hub 

Please fill out the relevant referral form

Once you have completed your form, please return it to info@barnetwellbeing.org.uk 

Contact The Wellbeing Hub 03333 449 088 

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Direct referral to Citizen's Gateway, please fill out their referral form here

Contact New Gateway Citizens: 020 8905 9002 *Ext 211 |
Position: Counselling Coordinator
Email: Ellie Safe, Counselling Coordinator  Ellie@ncgateway.org.uk
Phone : 07983 437 432
Email: Shahrzad Khamous, Therapeutic Services Manager  Shahrzad@ncgateway.org.uk | www.ncgateway.org.uk

Disclaimer: While every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate and up-to-date, we recommend checking directly with the services for any changes regarding operational times, locations, eligibility requirements, or any other details you may need to make an informed decision about whether a service meets your needs.

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