• Welcome to Greenwich Time to Talk
    NHS Talking Therapies

    We provide a range of talking therapies for people in the Royal Borough of Greenwich who feel anxious and worried or down and depressed.

Welcome to Greenwich Time to Talk

We all have times when we feel stressed, worried, or unhappy. Usually, these feelings pass, but sometimes they stick around and make life harder. In fact, about one in four people will feel like this at some point.

Talking about how you feel can really help.

What is 'Time to Talk'?

Time to Talk is part of the NHS Talking Therapies programme. We offer support for people with mild problems of anxiety or depression who are motivated to work to change the problem.

Our team of therapists are based in Eltham but can see patients at other centres throughout the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

How can we help?

We provide treatments recommended by health experts, including:

These therapies teach you skills to manage your feelings and help you feel more in control of your life. 

Who can use our service?

  • People aged 16 and over
  • Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • We also have a special service just for 16 and 17 year olds
  • There is no upper age limit — everyone is welcome.

Ready to talk?

If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to support you.

You can self-refer or contact us today to find out more and start your journey to feeling better.

Our professionals' referral form

If you’re a professional, please use our professionals' referral form. For professionals referring someone with a long-term condition, please use our long term conditions professionals' referral form.

Our easy read referral form
Please only use our easy read referral form if you have an easy read requirement such as a learning disability.

Is our service right for you?

Our services are only for people who live in the borough of Greenwich and are aged 16 and over.

Our services are suitable if you are suffering from depression, anxiety or other common mental health problems, or a long-term condition.

Our services are not suitable if you are actively suicidal and in need of crisis services, are severely substance dependent or already in touch with secondary care mental health services.

If you would like to refer yourself to our service, please complete our self-referral form..

Alternatively, you can call us on 020 3260 1100 and speak to a member of our team.

Please note that we are not an emergency service. In an emergency, please attend A&E or call 999.

If you need urgent support with you mental health, please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Contact us

Opening times for appointments:

 
8am to 8pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8am to 5pm on Friday.

 

Bungalow 3, Wensley Close,

Eltham, London SE9 5AB

 

Tel (8am to 5pm): 020 3260 1100

Email address: oxl-tr.greenwichtimetotalk@nhs.net

 

We are kind, we are fair, we listen