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"Learn Well offer courses on everything from CV writing, interview techniques, to mindfulness to parenting skills, resiliance to eating well, both online and in the community. Our free courses are open to anyone who wants to learn and improve their wellbeing."

"How can we help? Therapy at Talking Therapies Manchester involves talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Therapy can be provided one-to-one, in a group, over the phone, via video call or online. Depending on the type of therapy you access, we will see you for up to 6 sessions and each session runs for 30 or 60 minutes. Who are we for? Talking Therapies Manchester is for anyone whose GP surgery is based in Manchester. Our team are based all over Manchester in various community venues. If needed, we can provide an interpreter and easy read information. Therapies we offer We offer a wide range of therapies recommended by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE), which use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Online Therapy With online therapy, you don’t have to wait for an initial assessment appointment with our team, so you can get started straight away. You can get instant access to a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programmes that can help you work on anxiety, low mood and stress. You will be supported throughout the programme by one of our practitioners who will provide guidance and tailor the online therapy to meet your needs. Workshops Workshops at Talking Therapies Manchester can provide you with skills and techniques to manage how you are feeling in the ‘here and now’. Our workshops will help you learn how to manage emotions and negative thoughts, which will have a positive impact on your life. Low Mood Workshop Overcoming Worry Workshop

"Talking Therapies Stockport is for anyone who lives in Stockport, or whose GP surgery is based there. You’ll come to us if you’re experiencing common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. You do not have to be told by a doctor that you have a mental health problem to be offered or benefit from a talking therapy. When you come to Talking Therapies Stockport, you’ll be assessed by one of our trained team. They’ll talk to you about how you feel and what you need help with so we can set you up with access to the right therapy for you. We offer a range of therapies, including: one-to-one support groups and workshops online therapy (eTherapy) Throughout your therapy, you’ll have regular sessions – either online, face-to-face or over the phone. Your practitioner will help you manage and overcome your negative feelings; and keep you motivated along your journey. Through coming to Talking Therapies Stockport, you’ll feel motivated to focus on the “here and now” of your problems and willing to participate in work between sessions, which can help you to feel better and stay better. Talking Therapies can help you to deal with negative thoughts and feelings, and make positive changes to your life. You might be feeling angry, struggling with your confidence or dealing with the loss of a loved one who has died. However you feel, our qualified team will work with you to help you change how you think and what you do, helping you to feel better about yourself. You can access this support on a one-to-one basis or as part of a wider group or workshop. With eTherapy, you can work through a series of online exercises and learn techniques to help you feel better about yourself. We offer a range of courses available to access in the community and from your own home which can help you manage and improve a variety of difficult emotions. You might be feeling very low, worried, stressed out or unable to sleep. Our highly-skilled team will find the right course to suit your needs and offer step-by-step guidance and assistance to help improve how you feel."