Greenwich Time to Talk
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. Sometimes, medication may also be suggested, depending on what suits you best.
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
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.
How to refer
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.
Depending on the outcome of your self-assessment you will be provided with further information which can help you including the option to refer yourself to Greenwich Time to Talk if necessary.
Alternatively, you can call us on 020 3260 1100 and speak to a member of the Administration Team.
Please note that we are not an emergency service. In an emergency, please attend A&E or call 999.
If you need urgent mental health help now, please call the Oxleas 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 330 8590.
Video call consultation
Doing therapy on-line via video call, is just like coming in to have your therapy session in ‘real time’ but without the hassle of leaving the comfort of your home or work place.
Besides the ease of use and the fact that it's free, one of the main appeals of video calling is that many of us are familiar with it and already use and like it.
You will need a good connection, sound and picture for video calling to work at its best.
Most sessions last 50-60 minutes and follow the same format as a face-to-face session. Appointments are booked to fit in with your commitments.
In order for the appointment to take place via video call, the Clinician will send out an email invite containing a link for you to join the appointment. Once you click the link it will temporarily install the software onto your machine and join you to the call. Once the call is finished the software will remove itself.
If you are using a phone or a tablet you will be given instructions by the therapist on how to download the relevant ‘app’ to enable you to join the call.
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
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