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# Therapy in Manchester

Find NHS talking therapies and free peer support in Manchester, with local GP access rules and guidance on what therapy sessions cost.

## What is *here*

[NHS Manchester Talking Therapies](https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/) 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](https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/) 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

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

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[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. The Big Life Group (accessed 22 September 2026). *NHS Manchester Talking Therapies*. [Link](https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-manchester/)
2. Manchester Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). *Manchester Mind services*. [Link](https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/)
3. Manchester Mind (accessed 22 September 2026). *Manchester Mind peer support access*. [Link](https://data.manchestermind.org/peer-support/self-referral)

## 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.