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# Therapy in Leeds

Find NHS talking therapies and free peer groups in Leeds, with local access rules, referral options and guidance on therapy costs.

## What is *here*

[Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service](https://leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/refer-yourself/) offers NHS talking therapies for people aged 17 or over. You need to live in Leeds and have a Leeds GP.

You can refer yourself online or by phone. Some group classes accept direct bookings without a referral or assessment.

[Peer Support Plus](https://www.peersupportplus.org/) runs weekly groups online and in Leeds. Adults who live, work or study in Leeds Metropolitan District can apply. Contact the charity to book an introductory workshop before joining a group.

## What it *costs*

NHS talking therapies and Peer Support Plus groups are free. The peer groups need advance booking.

Private therapists set their own fees. Ask about the full session cost and any reduced rates before you agree to start.

## How ViaCara helps in Leeds

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](https://viacara.com/crisis/gb/) page lists people you can talk to at any hour.

Looking for a different place? [Guernsey](https://viacara.com/near/guernsey/), [Jersey](https://viacara.com/near/jersey/), [Northern Ireland](https://viacara.com/near/northern-ireland/), [Scotland](https://viacara.com/near/scotland/), [Wales](https://viacara.com/near/wales/).

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[What is here](https://viacara.com/near/leeds/#what-is-here) [What it costs](https://viacara.com/near/leeds/#what-it-costs) [How ViaCara helps in Leeds](https://viacara.com/near/leeds/#how-viacara-helps-here)

Related

[Therapy in England](https://viacara.com/near/england/) [Finding the Right Practitioner](https://viacara.com/guides/finding-a-practitioner/)

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## References

1. Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (accessed 22 September 2026). *Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service self-referral*. [Link](https://leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/refer-yourself/)
2. NHS (accessed 22 September 2026). *NHS talking therapies*. [Link](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies/)
3. Peer Support Plus (accessed 22 September 2026). *Peer Support Plus*. [Link](https://www.peersupportplus.org/)

## Related

### [Therapy in England](https://viacara.com/near/england/)

Find mental health support in England, including local referral routes, charity services and costs, with clear links to help you start.

### [Finding the Right Practitioner](https://viacara.com/guides/finding-a-practitioner/)

A practical guide to finding a mental health practitioner who fits your needs, preferences and budget.