As part of the NHS response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made changes to the services we provide
Location
Wellbeing Matters is located at the Wellbeing Centre in Tamworth (Beauchamp Road, B77 5HP) but we work across Burntwood, Lichfield and Tamworth. Our therapists work in GP surgeries and community based locations (e.g. we run Wellbeing Courses at Tescos in Lichfield) as well as at Trust bases in Tamworth and Lichfield.
Emergency Help
We are not an emergency or crisis service.
If you currently feel that you or someone close to you is at risk of harm, please ring our Single Point of Access on 0300 5555001.
Alternatively you can contact your GP or your local Accident and Emergency Department.
Who is it for?
Our service can help people aged 16 or over, who are experiencing common mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) & trauma.
We are not an urgent or crisis service and if you feel you are currently at risk – please ring the Single Point of Access on 0300 5555001.
How do we help?
Once you have completed your assessment, we will discuss therapy options with you, from:
- Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Self-management exercises
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (short and medium term)
- Psycho-educational courses on depression, anxiety, mindfulness and wellbeing
- Counselling
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
Therapy can be carried out over the telephone or face to face.
If we agree together that our service is not the right way forwards for you, we will help you find another service or activity that will meet your needs.
The referral process
Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered to a GP in Tamworth, Lichfield or Burntwood can refer by ringing our self-referral number (0300 123 0923, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) to arrange an initial discussion with one of our clinical staff, this is usually by telephone. This will help us understand some of the problems you have been experiencing and discuss what we can offer.
If our service is likely to help, we will then arrange a full assessment appointment with you to decide on the most appropriate treatment for you. Our flexible approaches to the delivery of these treatments (in groups, by telephone, online or face to face) will allow us to find the best package to suit you and your needs as quickly as possible.
Courses for Wellbeing, Depression Management & Anxiety Management
Contact us on 0300 303 0923 to self-refer (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or call 01827 263838 to speak to a member of the team for more information. Courses run on a rolling basis throughout the year, watch this space for more dates.
Lichfield and Burntwood courses (run at Tesco Extra in Lichfield)
Future dates to be confirmed.
Tamworth courses (run at the Wellbeing Centre in Hockley & Tamworth Fire Station)
Future dates to be confirmed.
Useful Links
Useful websites providing self-help information on managing mood and overall wellbeing
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Award winning staff
Maggie Galbarczyk, was awarded with a HSJ EU award in 2016 when she was working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner at the Black Country Partnership Foundation Trust, and was praised for her knowledge, skill, sparkle and drive, and for not being held back by her blindness.
Maggie is now a member of the Wellbeing Matters team in Tamworth as a Trainee CBT Therapist.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Wellbeing Matters are now able to offer CBT online which can be individually tailored to your needs. Ideal if you wish to engage in therapy in a more flexible way at times to suit yourself. This will enable you to complete modules independently around work and family commitments.
Contact us on 0300 3030 0923 to self-refer (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or call 01827 263838 to speak to a member of the team for more information.
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