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Employment Support in NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth and Hampshire

Find new opportunities and thrive in the workplace with personalised employment guidance. Part of NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth and NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire.

If you live with a mental health issue, work can be a great way to find structure, routine and connect with others. If you've not been working because of your illness, or you're employed but feel like you are struggling at work, our Employment Support Service can help.

Employment Service within NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth and NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire

It’s not always easy to look after yourself when you’re facing stress or conflict in work, looking to get back into work or looking for a new job.

That's why in addition to your therapy, NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth and NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire work in partnership with Solent Mind to provide you with short-term employment support.

We can help you to start, stay and succeed in work so you can focus on your wellbeing.

We can help you with all types of job preparation if it’s new employment you’re looking for.

We can also provide advice and guidance on any current workplace problems you may be having, particularly those that are impacting on your mental health.




Who are we?

We're a team of employment advisors with experience from a range of backgrounds. Our team can help you short-term with:

  • Starting work - From your job search to the application and interview.
  • Staying in work - Whether you're returning to work and need reasonable adjustments, or you need assistance with your right to work documentation.
  • Succeeding at work - Managing your health and wellbeing, building resilience and confidence in your job.


Who is it for?

You must be accessing the NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth or Hampshire service for therapy to be eligible for help from an Employment Advisor.

To access support, just let your NHS Talking Therapies Practitioner know that you would like to be referred to our service.

If you're accessing NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth:

You can find more information about employment support through NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth in this leaflet

If you are new to the employment service, you can read through our welcome booklet and there are a range of resources to help you on this page. Or find out more on NHS Talking Therapies Portsmouth's website.

If you're accessing NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire:

You can find more information about employment support through NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire in this leaflet.

If you are new to the employment service, you can read through the welcome booklet, or find out more on NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire's website.

Annabell's Story

Before meeting with my Employment Advisor, I genuinely felt that I had nothing to offer. She helped me to realise that I was capable of a lot more than I had given myself credit for.

Read more about Annabell's Story
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