Randomised Controlled Trial of Method of Levels Cognitive Therapy

A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Method of Levels Cognitive Therapy With a Contact Service for Improving Outcomes in Primary Care

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Method of Levels Cognitive Therapy is an effective intervention for treating clients with a range of presenting problems in primary care by comparing it with a waiting list control condition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anyone presenting to primary care services with mild to moderate mental health problems with capacity to provide informed consent and does not meet exclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Has been accepted into secondary care services.
• Aged under 16 years.
• Have an organic basis for their mental health problems. That is, mental health problems that are primarily caused by an identifiable brain malfunction such as thyroid problems or brain injury.
• Unable to provide informed consent.
• Is not able to speak, read, write or understand written and verbal English.
• Individuals who will be unable to understand and/or answer therapist questions due to learning disabilities, brain injury or similar neurological difficulties.
• Cannot attend sessions at the appropriate clinic.