Posted by Fi on April 16, 2006, at 17:29:18
In reply to How do I find a good T in the UK?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 10, 2006, at 15:05:46
Sorry- this is just a list of rather unconnected points, and also I dont remember properly what other people have said..!
Good idea to talk with the pdoc about possible options- tho it may be a wait to see him/her. They vary too, and will usually only have clear ideas on NHS provision (eg if there is a CPN or someone else who can do CBT- psychologists are the 'experts', but they can have waiting lists of several months).Wont necessarily have details of local counsellors, tho. Might suggest a local counselling organisation.
I suspect £40ish isnt that unusual in London- I've paid that recently (general counsellor and a psychologist. But maybe it should be cheaper in Nottingham?
Worth having time-limited therapy, if offered. Apart from anything else, gives you a chance to try out therapy for free.NHS may be group or individual sessions (both have pros and cons).
BACP is the website I would look at first. It includes counsellors as well, and has a searchable directory. http://www.bacp.co.uk/
There are quite a lot in Nottingham (the ones in blue are a better idea, as they are members of the relevant professional groups. But an organisation can be an easier start, and I see that there is a Nottingham Counselling Centre? Tho if you go there, check that the person you see is a member of BACUP or UKCP (the professional groups).
It does come down to the advice on any service you are paying for- feel free to try several. That is difficult if you are feeling bad, and I've certainly slogged thru several months with someone I really didnt get on with. I didnt have the energy to tell her it wasnt working. It can be personality that clashes- which happens. Or this one who was a qualified counsellor but hopeless!! Her understanding of cognitive therapy was that you always pointed out the bright side of things, rather than the real ones.
But I think that now I would be more assertive. You're paying for it, after all. And spending a lot of time and effort on it, too.
You can try CBT with a book, as a starter to see if the general idea suits you? The 'Feeling good handbook' listed right at the start of this board is a good example. Some people just use a book, but its easier with a person. There are also free online programmes from reputable organisations that you can do yourself eg
MoodGym at http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/ You do need to register, but it seems completely legit and I've never had any spam or anything.Try a different GP- presumably there is more than one at the practice? Tho at least he referred you, you do need to have a reasonable GP. In my experience, I got one appt with a junior psychiatrist then they talked to their consultant then wrote a letter to my GP. Then its up to my GP to continue doing the care- it wasnt taken over by the pdoc. And whatever, you do need a GP who is more interested in mental health!
Sorry this has gone on rather. Lots of luck!
Fi
> Any ideas?
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> I've never had any therapy, and I think I would maybe benefit from it.
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> Well I would like to try CBT too.
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> Any idea how I go about finding one?? (And what is the rough cost?)
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> I live in Nottingham.
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> Kind regards
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> Meri
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