Clinical Health (Psychology)

The Clinical Health Psychology Team provides a service to individuals, and their families/carers, who are suffering from physical health problems. The service sees people whose primary difficulty is a physical health condition, and their psychological difficulties are related to that condition. There is increasing recognition of the relationship between our physical health and our psychological health and how each can affect the other.

Staff use a range of evidence-based talking therapies to support individuals one to one or within a group. We have Psychologists working in the Stroke, Cancer and Palliative Care, Community Neurological Rehabilitation, General Health, Paediatric Diabetes, Pain, HIV, and Long COVID Teams.

The service is based at Darlaston Health Centre, Wednesbury, but staff work in a number of locations depending on the team, including Walsall Palliative Care Centre, Short Heath Clinic, Hollybank House and Walsall Manor Hospital.

Most Psychology appointments are outpatient at one of the above sites. In certain circumstances, we may be able to see individuals at their home. We can also offer appointments via telephone or video call where needed.

The referral process will depend on the specific area required but most referrals come via the specific multi-disciplinary team concerned. Referrals into the multi -disciplinary teams often come from hospital services or GPs. Referrals into General Health Psychology are accepted from GPs. The service does not accept self-referrals.

Please contact our administrative staff who will be able to inform you of the appropriate referral route for a specific Psychology team.

Our administrative staff are available Monday to Friday from 9m-1pm. If it is not convenient to call at these times, please leave a message, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

The Clinical Health Psychology Service operates Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. We do not provide an out of hours or weekend service.

Telephone: 01922 270440
Email: cp.cp@nhs.net

Admin base: Clinical Health Psychology Service, Darlaston Health Centre (first floor), Pinfold Street, Wednesbury. WS10 8SY.

The Clinical Health Psychology Team is not a crisis service.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, please phone the crisis team on 01922 608300 or (NHS) 111 option 2. Alternatively, call 999 or attend A&E.

The Samaritans provide 24/7 support for people struggling with any difficulties related to mental health. They can be contacted by calling 116 123. They can also be contacted by email, letter, instant message, or face-to-face. Further information can be found on the Samaritans website.