What is here
NHS Manchester Talking Therapies offers help with low mood and anxiety. The Big Life Group runs the service. You can refer yourself online or by phone.
The service accepts people aged 18 or over whose GP surgery is in Manchester. Your GP can also refer you.
Manchester Mind runs groups where people talk about their mental health and learn from each other. These groups are for adults aged 18 or over who live within Manchester City Council boundaries.
What it costs
NHS Manchester Talking Therapies is free. Manchester Mind peer groups are also free for eligible residents.
Manchester Mind charges for its separate counselling service. Each private therapist sets a fee. Ask about prices and any lower rates before you book.
How ViaCara helps in Manchester
Tell us what you need and we will connect you with practitioners who work online, and with practitioners in Manchester as they join. The conversation is the same wherever you are.
An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.
The UK Crisis Resources page lists people you can talk to at any hour.
Thanks for your interest. We're not taking on new clients at the moment.
Looking for support in Manchester?
Tell us what you need from a professional and what would make sessions work for you.
- I want to see a therapist in Manchester
- I would prefer online sessions
- I need help finding free local support
- I am unsure which service I can use
References
- The Big Life Group (accessed 22 September 2026). NHS Manchester Talking Therapies. thebiglifegroup.com
- Manchester Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Manchester Mind services. manchestermind.org
- Manchester Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). Manchester Mind peer support access. data.manchestermind.org
