New name for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

Following an extensive engagement process, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services will now be known as NHS Talking Therapies.

The new name will be rolled out in all services across the country in 2023 and will be accompanied by the following tagline: for anxiety and depression.

This rebranding exercise will be critical in raising the profile of talking therapies and removing barriers to access. The name NHS Talking Therapies feels more accessible to the public and easy to understand, and describes the scope of IAPT services better. This was the key aim of this rebranding exercise from the beginning.