Mental health services are available through the NHS and are an important part of healthcare for expats living in the United Kingdom. For expats who have access to the NHS, mental health support can include GP consultations, talking therapies, counselling, and specialist services. Expats in the UK usually start by speaking to a GP, who can assess symptoms and make referrals to appropriate mental health services. Some services, such as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), allow expats to self-refer without seeing a GP first. However, expats in the UK should be aware that waiting times for non-urgent mental health support can be long, particularly for specialist care. Because of this, many expats choose private therapy or counselling, either independently or through private health insurance. While NHS mental health care is comprehensive, combining it with private options can give expats faster access and more flexibility.