Mental Health Consultations

 

Our GPs offer dedicated mental health consultations, giving you time, space, and expert support to talk through what you're experiencing and find the right path forward.

Who you might see

Appointments are available with our GPs, who have specialist training in mental health assessment and support. Both are fully qualified to assess, treat, and refer for a wide range of mental health conditions.

 

What we can help with

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress and burnout
  • PTSD and trauma
  • OCD
  • Postnatal depression
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Sleep disorders
  • Eating disorder support and referrals
  • ADHD and autism assessment pathways
  • Medication reviews and prescriptions
 

What happens at your appointment

  • A confidential, unhurried consultation with a GP
  • Discussion of your symptoms, history, and what support you're looking for
  • A personalised plan - which may include talking therapies, medication, self-help resources, follow ups booked in advance or specialist referral
  • Direct referral to NHS Talking Therapies (CBT, counselling) where appropriate
  • Social prescribing, connecting you with local community and wellbeing support

If you are in crisis or need urgent help, please call 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7). Our team can also arrange same-day urgent support - please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Useful links

  • NHS Counselling Services: Please use the link to refer yourself for counselling with We Are With You or telephone 0300 012 0012.
  • Safe Havens: Offers out-of-hours mental health support to anyone aged 16+ in the Kent area.

If you need immediate support from trained staff 24/7 call 0800 1070160. If you feel suicidal please call the 24 hour helpline 0800 7839111