Because MS is more than just physical

Free Talking Therapies at MSRRF

Living with MS isn’t only physical. The ups and downs can affect how you feel, think and cope day-to-day.

Earlier this year, MSRRF—working with Peel UK (Psychological Consultancy)—added a new service: Talking Therapies. It provides supportive, one-to-one appointments for people affected by MS. Delivered by counselling students from Peel UK, these sessions have already received fantastic feedback from our service users.

Why talking can help when you live with MS

People tell us they value a calm, confidential space to:

make sense of changes and uncertainty
manage stress, low mood or anxiety
talk about fatigue, pain and how MS affects daily life
feel heard—without worrying about “being a burden” to family or friends

Talking therapy isn’t about “fixing” MS—it’s about giving you time to explore what’s going on for you, and finding practical ways to cope.

How it works

Who it’s for: People affected by MS who are registered as a service user with MSRRF. (this includes carers)
How referrals usually happen: Often it starts in conversation—during a physiotherapy consultation or when we first speak with new service users and identify a need. If you’d like to talk to someone about whether this is right for you, please speak to Deborah.
Number of sessions: You’ll be offered 12 appointments initially, with the option to extend to 18 if there’s a specific need.
Cost: Free— Talking Therapies is completely free.
How it’s funded — and how you can help
Our Talking Therapies are only possible thanks to ongoing funding from donors and supporters. If you’d like to help keep this support service free you can donate today or talk to us about a corporate partnership (eg. sponsoring sessions or ongoing project costs).

How to register your interest

Call or email:
We’ll have a short chat first to make sure this is the right support for you and to explain the next steps.

A note on safety

Talking therapies at MSRRF is not a crisis service.

If you need urgent help, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7). We also have a resources section on our website https://www.msrrf.org.uk/resources