A 34-year-old primary school teacher describes six months of constant worry, difficulty getting to sleep and irritability that is now affecting her teaching. She has no thoughts of self-harm, no unusual experiences, and drinks two standard drinks a week. Her physical examination and thyroid function are normal. She has never seen a mental health professional. She says she would rather try talking therapy than start a tablet, and asks how she can see a psychologist without paying the full fee. Which one of the following is the most appropriate way for her to access subsidised psychological therapy?
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