What We Offer

LMWS offers help, guidance and support for common issues, such as anxiety, stress and depression, so you can get the help that works for you. Our treatments are available for those aged 17 and over who are registered with a Leeds GP.

Omnitherapy

We have a range of CBT-based self-help online video courses, each designed to address a specific mental health problem from stress and anxiety, to postnatal depression and bereavement.

Find out more about Omnitherapy.

Online Group Classes

We offer a range of free online courses and one-off classes that you teach practical methods to manage different mental health issues. Run by expert facilitators, the classes help you understand how you’re feeling and improve your wellbeing – and you can register directly online.

Find out more about Group Classes.

Talking Therapies

Following an assessment, we may offer you one-to-one or group therapy to assist with mental health conditions ranging from anxiety and panic to phobias and trauma.

These include:

• Guided self-help
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Counselling for Depression
• Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

Refer yourself to LMWS to discuss which might be right for you.

Find out more about Talking Therapies.

Primary Care Mental Health (PCMH)

Some people benefit from a different approach with their mental health difficulties and are referred to the PCMH team within LMWS. The primary aim of the team is to support GP practices and their staff in managing the Mental health of those patients where an existing mental health service within Leeds has not been identified to meet their current needs. This may include offering advice to the practice or engaging directly with patients

Our PCMH staff aim to understand your difficulties and take steps to move forward. You can find out more information at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust – Primary Care Mental Health.

PCMH work with patients for up to 6-8 sessions and offer a range of remote and in-person sessions, as well as a range of groups.

Referrals can be made to Primary Care Mental health team by your GP or other professionals

Perinatal Support

During pregnancy and in the first year after birth, women and their partners can experience a range of mental health difficulties. LMWS provides a wide range of support for new parents.

Find out more about Perinatal Support.

Employment Advice

One way or another, work can have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. That’s why we have a team of Employment Advisors who can assist anyone receiving therapeutic support at LMWS.

Find out more about Employment Advice.

We do not provide an urgent or crisis response service. If you are concerned about your current wellbeing, please contact your GP, access help via 111 or contact the 24 hour Crisis Assessment Service on 0800 183 1485.