Posted by Dunder on December 7, 2006, at 5:39:52
I live in the UK and have been waiting several months to get psychotherapy on the NHS (National Health Service). I should find out in January if they are able to offer me anything. However, due to financial constraints in the NHS (the funding that goes into mental health is pitiful) they may only be able to offer me group therapy. Apparently this is where you have 1 or 2 therapists and up to 8 patients. I would obviously prefer one on one therapy but if this is all they can offer then I figure it's better than nothing. So if anyone can offer any insight into how group therapy works and whether it has been useful it would be much appreciated.
I guess readers in the US will find it a bit strange that I should expect free (albeit already payed for in tax) psychotherapy. But the majority of people here rely purely on NHS treatment for physical and mental health problems. I could pay for psychotherapy privately but my financial situation is not very secure at the moment.
I look forward to any responses
Dunder
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