Written question asked by John Hume (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 26 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what provision for psychotherapy is available under the National Health Service in Northern Ireland.

Answer: Mr. Hume: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what provision for psychotherapy is available under the national health service in Northern Ireland. [201174] Angela Smith: The term psychotherapy encompasses a range of interventions such as family therapy, supportive psychotherapy, psychoanalytical therapy, and cognitive and behavioural therapy. These may be delivered by therapists from various professional backgrounds and addressing a range of issues from emotional and psychological problems to severe mental illness or addiction. Identifying all psychotherapy interventions could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 201174; 428 c205W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Mental illness NHS Northern Ireland Mental health services Psychiatry
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk