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Talking therapies

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Think Local Act Personal

Treatment for psychological problems that involves talking about yourself to a trained therapist. You may be offered talking therapies (also known as counselling or psychological therapy) instead of or as well as medicine. This type of treatment is sometimes available through the NHS and widely available privately.

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