kimba Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I was supposed to be referred to one of these instead i have to see one in surgery because the secondary trust says my case isnt bad enough but i have bad depression and anxiety i think its disgusting when you pay your taxes towards these services and you cant use them? im sure the one in your surgery will be just as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblade Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I was supposed to be referred to one of these instead i have to see one in surgery because the secondary trust says my case isnt bad enough but i have bad depression and anxiety i think its disgusting when you pay your taxes towards these services and you cant use them? Same here. I have to see a counseller first and she has to assess me and refer me to CBT. I've been waiting so long for even this to happen I've taken matters into my own hands and looking into self help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlyarts Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 jackie stride at http://www.rainbowcounselling.org.uk/ is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojomarmite Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 ive been suffering from panic attacks for around 6 months now. they can be really awful and soo scary. i went to the doctors and they gave me some propronol (cant spell?!) but i havent taken any yet as i really dont wanna be on tablets. i am thinking of doin CBT as i have heard its much better than popping a pill everyday. panic attacks are really horrible and very difficult for other ppl to understand, so good luck with everythin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks for all the recommendations both here and via PM. I've now booked an initial session with Maria and Kate at Collins Donnelly and will see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 ive been suffering from panic attacks for around 6 months now. they can be really awful and soo scary. i went to the doctors and they gave me some propronol (cant spell?!) but i havent taken any yet as i really dont wanna be on tablets. i am thinking of doin CBT as i have heard its much better than popping a pill everyday. panic attacks are really horrible and very difficult for other ppl to understand, so good luck with everythin. I had panic disorder for 5 years, between 1997-2002; I think CBT would have helped me immensely (from what I've been reading at least) as CBT helps you avoid the cascade of unhelpful thinking associated with panic attacks. I also didn't like the idea of pill popping - the thing that finally cured me of panic disorder was group therapy which I got through my GP (approx 3 month waiting list at the time), it was at a NHS clinic in Hillsborough. Just talking to lots of fellow suffers and getting clear guidance from the counsellor really helped. Looking back, I also believe that many of the techniques used during group therapy had roots in CBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigpugh Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 i am looking to help out a friend who wants cbt through private practice not via GP, any sugestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXMessedUpXx Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I got referred through my GP as part of the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT) scheme. I thought this was being made as standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLWalsh Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 As I understand it almost every GP surgery now has an IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) worker based with them for part of the week, so it's worth asking about that. There are also IAPT workers based with various charities (including Manor & Castle Development Trust and Zest). Here's a link to an article about it: http://www.sheffield.nhs.uk/news/talking090409.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsm137 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hi I want to start cognitive behavioural therapy in Sheffield, I dont mind paying. Does anyone know anyone who is good? Thanks Linds x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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