Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is an approach that has been found to be helpful in treating depression and other mental health difficulties.

Clinical therapy services

The AccEPT clinic
Accessing evidence-based psychological therapies

AccEPT offers psychological treatments for people with severe and recurrent depression. The clinic specialises in psychological therapies that are supported by evidence and recommended by the National Institutes of Clinical Excellence. These include cognitive behavioural therapy for those who are currently depressed and mindfulness based cognitive therapy to help people with a history of depression stay free from depression. Many of these treatments are conducted in group sessions, allowing more people access to treatment and bringing the added benefit of service-users being able to share their experiences with others.

Find out more about the AccEPT clinic.

An estimated 3.5 million people in the UK suffer from depression. Many are seeking ways to manage their illness in the long-term and want psychological approaches that can make a real difference to their lives. The Clinic is research-led, which means our staff are committed to developing treatments that are based on evidence. Our goal is to try and improve short- and long-term treatment outcomes for people who suffer from severe and recurring depression. Our particular aim is to make high quality psychological treatments for depression available to as many local people as possible.

Professor Eugene Mullan, Co-director Mood Disorders Centre