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British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies
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Key Information
- In person & remote
- Adults (over 18)
British Sign Language Talking Therapies Service is for Deaf BSL users (18+) registered with GP practices across South Yorkshire. It is a free service provided by the NHS through SignHealth.
SignHealth provides specialist NHS Talking Therapies delivered directly in British Sign Language by qualified clinicians who are fluent BSL users and experienced in working with Deaf people.
What Can BSL Talking Therapies Help With?
The service supports people experiencing common mental health difficulties that are appropriate for NHS Talking Therapies, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Phobias
- Bereavement
- Low self-esteem and confidence difficulties
- Relationship difficulties
- Family-related or work-related stress
- Sleep difficulties
What Kind of Therapy Can They Offer?
The kind of therapy you are offered will vary depending on what you need and availability within the service. Therapies SignHealth may provide include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Counselling for Depression
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Guided Self-Help
- Couples Therapy
The service may also provide:
- Accessible BSL psychoeducation resources
- BSL digital CBT programmes
- Group workshops covering subjects such as anxiety, trauma and emotional wellbeing
- Support and accessible information for patients while they are waiting for treatment
Therapy may be provided online or face to face, depending on a person’s preference, location, need and service availability.
Referrals
If you want to refer yourself to BSL Talking Therapies, you can visit the SignHealth Therapy Service webpage and fill out their online referral form.
Alternatively you can visit your GP and ask them to refer you to the service.
If you have any questions about the service or you need help with referrals you can contact them via:
- Text 07984 439473
- Email [email protected]
- Phone 07966 976747
If you are a professional wanting to refer someone then you can do this through the SignHealth professional referral webpage.
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