Your employment situation can play a big role in how well you recover during and after therapy. If you’re accessing Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies, we can help make sure your work situation supports your recovery.

We help with:

  • Finding work or changing careers
  • Returning to work after sickness or parental leave
  • Wellbeing at work to support mental health

We can give you advice on your options and your rights, help you communicate with your employer, or support you with your job hunt.

Who is it for?

Anyone 18 or over currently accessing Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies or waiting for treatment.

Finding work
  • Career advice, skills and training opportunities
  • CVs, cover letters and applications
  • Job search ideas
  • Interview preparation
  • Employment bulletins
Returning to work
  • Advice on your rights
  • Arranging a gradual return to work
  • Mediating with your employer
  • Supporting you at return-to-work meetings
Wellbeing at work
  • Resources to support your wellbeing
  • Advice on your rights
  • Organising reasonable adjustments
  • Mediation, advocacy and legal advice
  • Help with grievances
  • Wellbeing webinars
Where does it happen?

We offer face-to-face and remote appointments. See face-to-face locations.

Get help with your employment situation

To access the IAPT employment service, talk to your therapist or call 020 8475 8080.

If you’re not yet accessing Talking Therapies, you can self-refer for Talking Therapies here.

 

The IAPT employment service is part of Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies and is delivered in partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust.