cognitive behaviour therapy?

[belle]

I had a nine month wait for my inital assessment and now i have another 18 before i get to start therapy!

[cece]

Our health system over here stinks, especially the mental health part. They just want to push pills and get you out the door in many cases. But I can't even fathom the thought of being diagnosed and then waiting a year and a half to get help

[cece]

Hi blu are you in therapy yet? I'm hoping they found a way to squeeze you in sonner than expected.

[Krakers]

Hi - I forgot I'd even subscribed to this post, let alone posted. Its been a while !

I did get to see my CBT guy a few months ago, and was simply dismissed. He refused to treat me while I was on meds and drinking. My Doc actually said that there's a shortfall in the NHS of consultants who treat cross disciplines. He went as far as to say that they are sooooo short staffed that its easier for specialists and their case loads to discharge or refer on to someone else.

Needless to say I was referred on. I'm now with the ADS, and have another appointment on November 1st. Will let you all know how I get on.

Krakers.

[stormers74]

There is a chronic shortage of qualified CBT therapists in this country and the United States, although the recent announcement from the NHS allocating 100 million for CBT therapies, is a good start, although waiting lists can be up to 18months long especially for eating disorders.

Its very important to find a qualified CBT practitioner, It is not regulated, and I could set up shop as a CBT practitioner with ease.

And CeCe, the US medical system is very different from the UK one, its a totally different model, and doesnt focus particularly well at Mental Health Issues, and Mediacre doesnt go far enough to help effectively.

[decca]

I'm having my first appointment with a therapist next week,It's been arranged through work with a private occupational health company.When I saw my Doc. yesterday I mentioned it to him naming the therapist, my Doc said the therapist was extremely good and because of the demand for him he has left the NHS and gone into private practice.
Could it be that the problem with the NHS is that it doesn't pay it's staff well enough to keep them ?.
As for the effectiveness of the therapy ? well I'll keep you posted - I must admit to feeling a bit negative about it at the moment as I feel their only interest is in getting me back to work asap with the least amount of cost to the employers, but we shall see.

[jduh]

My step mother suffered Post Traumatic Stress disorder after being involved in a very bad car accident. She was off work for nearly a year because of it. After having CBT though she is now recovered and has been back at work for 2 months now.
I have just started my CBT after a 6 month wait, have only had 2 sessions and i am really scared about the idea of doing things that could make me panic but my step mum said it really is worth it in the long run so i'm going to push myself.
I hope it works out for you, my counsellor has also said it can make you feel worse before you start to feel better but don't let that put you off, just let it prepare you!
x x x

[cece]

Krakers sorry I did not respond sooner. The holidays got crazy and I am just now finding time for myself again. That is simply ridiculous to me that they dismissed you like that. How did your appt in November go? I sure hope you are able to get qualified CBT therapy soon, but it sure seems like they want you to give up before you ever get a chance to try in your country. Keep in touch

[cece]

Its very important to find a qualified CBT practitioner, It is not regulated, and I could set up shop as a CBT practitioner with ease.

This is true but that is really scary that it is not even regulated in your country

And CeCe, the US medical system is very different from the UK one, its a totally different model, and doesnt focus particularly well at Mental Health Issues, and Mediacre doesnt go far enough to help effectively.

I certainly agree with that last part. It sure seems like both our country's models leave a lot to be desired

Take care and thanks for the reply.

[cece]

Could be the case Decca, but I certainly hope you were helped enough and are feeling better now.