Young Person’s Information – Emotional Wellbeing Support in Adulthood

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Your current paediatric team includes clinical psychologists
who you can contact as and when you feel you would like
their support – individually and/or as a family. The adult
team do not have any psychologists/therapists as part of
their team. Emotional wellbeing support is available from
other separate services.

There are a range of services in Worcestershire and the
rest of the country that can support you with many
emotional wellbeing needs you may have at any time in
your adulthood.

In the first instance, it may be helpful to talk to your
diabetes consultant and/or nurse about the struggles
you are experiencing. Another person you can talk to is
your GP, as they will know which services can best
support your needs.

One such service is
Herefordshire &
Worcestershire Talking
Therapies.

This service supports people,
aged 16 and over, who are
experiencing problems such as
stress, anxiety, low mood
and depression. They help
people improve their emotional
wellbeing through a range
of interventions such as
online therapy, groups and
courses and 1:1 therapy.

You can self-refer by
completing the self-assessment form from their
website.
www.talkingtherapies.hwhct.nhs.uk/selfreferral or calling 0300
013 57 27 and one of their team will help you self-refer.

They can offer:

Silver cloud (online, self-guided therapy)

This involves a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
providing ongoing support via email or phone in a proven
approach called ‘Guided Self-Help’. It takes about 6-8
weeks to complete.

Courses

Living Well with Diabetes and Calming Anxiety

This is a virtual course that is structured and based on the principles of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It is educational in nature, with opportunities for
discussion.

Each course is 5 sessions long, for two hours weekly on Wednesdays 1 – 3pm

Living Well with Diabetes and boosting Mood

This is a virtual course that is structured and based on the principles of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy. It is educational in nature, with opportunities for discussion.

Each course is 5 sessions long, for two hours on Wednesdays 1 – 3pm.

Therapy and 1:1 support

Weekly sessions with either a CBT therapist or
psychological wellbeing practitioner for between 6-12
weeks.

Their website also offers a range of self-help material on a
range of topics which you can access:
www.talkingtherapies.hwhct.nhs.uk/guides

Diabetes UK also have a range of leaflets on emotional
wellbeing and a phone line if you want to talk to someone
about your feelings and diabetes

www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions
TALK TO US ABOUT DIABETES
0345123 2399

Relate provides specific counselling relating to people’s relationships
They provide relationship support in Worcester, Bromsgrove, Redditch,
Broadway, Wyre Forest, Malvern, Evesham and Droitwich. To find out
more about their services or to book an appointment at any of their
locations please call 01905 28051 or visit their website
www.relate.org.uk/worcestershire.

If you are struggling with your mental health and require urgent support, please use:

NHS urgent mental health helpline 0808 196 9127 (free phone, available 24
hours a day 365 days a year)

Samaritans: 116 123

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