Encouragements

Recommendations

From our service users to you…

“I would encourage Talking Change to my friends who are struggling.”

“I have already suggested this course to several colleagues at work. Would highly recommend this course which has been an excellent experience.”

“I would highly recommend Talking Change to anyone who wants to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Take the chance!”

“Would recommend the service. I already have.”

“I was encouraged to self-refer by my girlfriend who completed the same course 2 years ago, and I would not hesitate to recommend the service to anybody who feels as bad as I did.”

“I would highly suggest Talking Change to anyone struggling. I would explain my process to help them and help them understand that it is worth the initial worry.”

“Absolutely do it! I would suggest it to anyone. You will feel like you are not on your own and you are not helpless. People care and are there to help! Absolutely fab staff! Thank you.”

“Definitely advise anyone struggling to come along and see if the groups or one-to-one sessions would help them as it has helped me.”

“The therapists have been absolutely amazing. This group has made me feel so much better and I hope everyone who has confidence issue take this course. They are the sunshine at the end of the tunnel.”

“I would recommend the service based on my experience from initial phone call to end of group sessions. It's been a good experience, thank you.”

Other reflections shared:

Considering a referral

Our reception team

Therapy with us

Getting the most from therapy

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Make the first step

We know the courage it takes to ask for help, and we hope you’ll consider therapy with us. Read more about what to expect if you refer.

Talking Change is for everyone aged sixteen or over, who live in Portsmouth and are registered with a GP in the city.

You can self-refer by calling us on 0300 123 3934 or by completing this secure form online.

Urgent help

Talking Change is not an emergency mental health service for people in crisis. Support is available from specialist services if urgent help is needed.