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My GP has recommended me for CBT. This was 2 months ago, does anyone know how long does it take for the appointment to come through?
Hiya
I am currently having counselling through primary care incorporating CBT and then will go through intensive CBT which I'm on the waiting list for.
To be honest with you I would say to chase and chase and chase especially if your problem worsens as you can end up waiting I waited 7 months to get to the point I'm at now and that was down to not having a supportive doctor.
Best of luck to you :hugs:
nomorepanic
11-11-09, 16:08
Anywhere from 6 months to 18 months I have read on here.
Why don't you pay privately for a counsellor as most therapies are non-existent on the NHS
I never even thought of going private, as my GP has put me on the waiting list and I didn't think it takes that long for the appointment to come through. Maybe something I will look at.
PanicOver!!
11-11-09, 18:39
Hi
I went through my local branch of MIND
my councillor was great it was totally FREE and i waited about 6 weeks
and it has helped me recover
Best of luck
Thanks PanicOver!! How do I go bout contacting MIND?
Was that CBT Marc? that you received from MIND? that is great six weeks, how many of us on the forum, boy they are gonna be busy now lol x
For people staying in the UK this seems that the post code lottery is in affect here. When I went to my GP i was recommended CBT and was seen two weeks later. Have so far had three sessions and the plus for me was that i had a bad day last wednesday but rather than thinking that i was about to die, i accepted that this was anxiety so it is working. In fact looking forward to my next session
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