Re: Paid for Therapy?
I have just had my first session free with a paid-for therapist.
Although I have found CBT helpful in the past, I am glad that she has various interests and qualifications so that we can go 'off-piste' as Bike rider said.
At the moment I don't feel able to drive to her house but we have a Skype consultation booked for next week. We talked on the phone for half an hour this morning.
If, after a few sessions, I find her style doesn't suit me, I will try someone else.
Don't forget the cbt4panic website which has been promoted on here quite a lot. I have only read through the stuff at the moment but it has been quite helpful.
And to answer your question, there are sites where you can search for therapists on professional registers and ways to check their accreditations.
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