Getting on a CBT course?

[sMINT]

How do I go about this? Im looking to try it as Ive tried everything else lol

Do I need to ask my doctor to be referred? I have an appointment on Friday see. Or do I go about finding a place myself?

My mum thinks I wont be alloud to get referred though unless I have tried medication or other means before though and Im reallynot being put on medication ha.

Thanks.

[nomorepanic]

Yes you will need a referral from your GP to get it on the NHS

[sMINT]

Thanks, I will mention it to my GP on Friday

[Danceruk]

I went through my GP, CBT through MIND. Was about 2 months wait. 6 free sessions on NHS.

[bubblefizz]

there is also a book called "cognative behavour therapy for dummies" its FANTASTIC!!
Ive been refered and im now waiting for my 1st appoinment, so i thought in the mean time i will read up about it!

[Katie27jt]

You can be refferd with out being on meds! But talk to your GP, or your local Comunity Mental Health Center
Good Luck
x

[sappling]

You won't have to have been on meds. the gp would prefer to cure you without any need for medication and i would try the cbt approach before you have meds because that can cause a whole lot of problems in itself. i also rate the CBT for dummies book great buy :)