Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 05:17 pm
Therapy For You, an NHS Talking Therapies service catering to patients in North East and South East Essex, is highlighting the availability of typed therapy through its partnership with ieso Online Therapy. Since establishing this affiliation in May 2017, Therapy For You and ieso have worked together to provide patients with a comfortable and convenient way to access therapy services.
With a commitment to making therapy accessible and inclusive, Therapy For You saw the collaboration with ieso as an opportunity to expand their range of treatment options.
Richard Black, NHS Talking Therapies Digital Services Manager at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), explains, “From the beginning, our mission at Therapy For You has been to improve accessibility to essential, effective mental health support.”
The partnership with ieso offers an alternative to traditional face-to-face therapy, catering to individuals who might find in-person or phone communication uncomfortable or impractical. Through ieso Online Therapy, users can engage in one-to-one text-based conversations with qualified therapists using their devices. The platform has provided support to over 115,000 people since its inception in 2000.
ieso’s approach is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a form of talking therapy that targets thought and behaviour patterns to enhance emotional well-being. This aligns well with Therapy For You’s existing treatments.
Users seeking therapy through ieso’s platform self-refer on the website, where they are matched with a suitable therapist. Weekly typed therapy sessions are scheduled at the convenience of both the user and the therapist. Users are also encouraged to practice exercises and techniques between sessions, and their progress is tracked through digital questionnaires.
The ieso platform’s user-friendly interface and application of CBT techniques complement Therapy For You’s approach. The availability of past conversations for up to 20 years after discharge supports relapse prevention.
Therapists on the ieso platform address various common mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, phobias, sleep issues, social anxiety, and stress. This partnership has enabled Therapy For You to provide access to therapy for many individuals in North East and South East Essex who may have faced barriers to traditional in-person sessions.
Typed therapy through ieso eliminates factors like transportation issues, scheduling conflicts, and discomfort with face-to-face communication. It empowers individuals to express themselves through writing, which can be a preferred mode of communication for many.
The ieso platform offers unique advantages, including appointments available seven days a week from 6 am to 11 pm, a secure online chat platform, the ability to message questions between sessions, and access to a network of accredited therapists and wellbeing practitioners.
Therapy For You is proud of the flexibility their treatment pathways offer, and ieso’s platform has become an integral part of their services. The partnership has enabled them to provide a valuable option for individuals seeking therapy throughout Essex.
To learn more about ieso typed therapy, which is available to NHS patients in North East and South East Essex, visit the Therapy For You website.
