CBT - Questions

[Tomimo]

I'm thinking about trying to get some CBT and have some questions.

If you have it privately, how much does it cost?
How often do you have to go?
How long is a session?

I think I'm worried that they will think I am mad and that they'll say that I am a risk to my children. I am worried that having medication and therapy will affect my career and prevent me getting a job when I have finished my teacher training.

Any advice appreciated.
Annie x

[nomorepanic]

The price etc varies a lot.

To give you an idea I am starting back at CBT next week and each session is £230 but I am getting it paid for on private health care. The sessions are one hour long each.

I am not sure how often I am going yet as she has not discussed this - I guess I will find out next week.

They won't think you are mad atall and will strive to help you all they can.

It should not effect your chances of a job atall.

Nicola

[Meg]

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[henri]

Hi Annie,
I had seven or eight sessions when i was at my worst and it really helped me. I did it privately and paid £80 per session. After the initial consultation my therapist suggested how many sessions he thought i would need - i was recommended 8-10. You only have to go as many times as you want to (or, in my case, as many as i could afford!). My sessions lasted 50 minutes each.
It shouldn't affect your chances of getting a job. CBT is not something that you need to put on your CV, nor is it something that 'mad' people do! As Nicola says, they will be very nice to you and will try to help you as much as they can.
Henri x

[trac67]

Hi,

I did CBT through my doctor on the NHS.

I had 6 sessions 1 per week each lasting an hour, and then 2 follow up sessions a month apart.

I found that it helped me a great deal, and I would definately recommend it.

Good luck with it.

Take care

Trac XX

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[Quirky]

Hi there,
I went privately for CBT and it cost me £94 per session. I had 8 sessions in all the first time I had CBT. I started going weekly, then fortnightly, then monthly. Each session lasted an hour.
They won't think you are mad at all, they are there to help and will understand how you're feeling.
Good luck,
Lisa

[freakedout]

Hi Annie,

I have CBT free on the NHS following a referral from my GP. I initially had weekly sessions and then fortnightly and currently monthly. My allocated time is one hour, so the session winds down after about 50-55 minutes. The waiting list in my area is around 9months.

Take care,

[superfran23]

my story so far is that i went to my gp and she reffered me for CBT back in november. i got a letter at the end december, saying that i'm on a waiting list for an initial assessement as if they think i need help then i will get 6 1 hour sessions.

[3faces]

I'm starting CBT this Friday...going privately because I cannot wait the length of time I would have to if I went through my GP. It's going to cost £80 a session (ouch!!) and lasts about an hour. I won't know how many sessions I will need until I've had a chance to talk to the therapist but I'm hoping it won't be too many.

I've heard so many good things about this therapy but I know you've got to do a lot of the work for yourself and be determined to change things.

It is always completely confidential. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Jem xxx

[Daniel]

MY CBT was on the NHS and I had 12 or 13 sessions (I can't remember) and they lasted an hour. They were very beneficial.