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Gift for paychiatrist

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NCmnetter · 02/10/2019 12:13

Ive been seeing a pychiatrist for sexual issues and trauma and she’s really been brilliant. I’d like to get her a small gift, what would you give? I’ve not got a lot to spend. She works for the NHS.

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gamerchick · 02/10/2019 12:15

A thankyou card. Everyone likes a card.

Digestive28 · 02/10/2019 12:17

A card is perfect. A small gift like chocolates will be shared among the team and a large gift they have to declare and can’t accept. Just a thank you is enough.
They also periodically have to get feedback so offer to do that formally for them if they need it currently

fudgesmummy · 02/10/2019 12:18

I agree, a card is always nice.
Maybe a box of chocolates or flowers as well?

BillywilliamV · 02/10/2019 12:19

I would bake something or give a small house plant.

Spied · 02/10/2019 12:20

I wouldn't get a gift. Some professionals will see it as crossing the boundaries.
She is doing her job and quite rightly a very good one but no, I'd not give a gift.
Possibly a card.

LaurieFairyCake · 02/10/2019 12:42

I'm a (private) psychotherapist and my clients almost always give me candles (I always have one burning during sessions)

tierraJ · 02/10/2019 13:43

I think a thank you card would be appropriate.

banskuwansku · 02/10/2019 13:57

I gave to my ex psychiatrist a ton of bear soup.

banskuwansku · 02/10/2019 13:57

Tin of

FlibbertyGiblets · 02/10/2019 14:47
Abstractedobstructed · 02/10/2019 14:50

As a psychologist with 20 years experience I can tell you a card will be fine. I find presents awkward as I never know what I can take and what I can't.

I have had one card in 20 years, btw.

Nonstopbuttmachine · 02/10/2019 14:53

I'm wondering about bear soup too 🤔

AllTheCakes · 02/10/2019 14:55
Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 02/10/2019 14:56

Card sounds great.

I'm as fond of bean soup as the next person, but I'm wondering in what circumstances I'd give that as a thank you present - if that's what was meant by bear soup. Is there a bit of context missing?

Nonstopbuttmachine · 02/10/2019 14:59

Maybe it's a Canadian delicacy?

Sorry OP, a card is perfect.

banskuwansku · 02/10/2019 15:09

Yes, bear soup. In my country of origin we have wild bears and you can buy bear meat. Not sure if the psychiatrist ate the soup though.

pumkinspicetime · 02/10/2019 15:42

I worked as a therapist with dcs and families in this area. The thank you cards with messages in were the things I valued most. Flowers, chocolates etc are very kind but I still keep my thank you cards.

OMGshefoundmeout · 02/10/2019 15:48

There are ethical considerations around therapists accepting gifts so it might be awkward if you offered one, I’ve had to turn them down in the past but a card or thank you note would be hugely appreciated. I am not sentimental at all and rarely keep non-essential papers but I still have the thank you cards clients have given me.

nevergotthehangofthursdays · 02/10/2019 15:57

Keep the gift small and cheap and there should be no issues with accepting it. I think the NHS has rules about gifts - look them up if you can.

Rosere · 02/10/2019 16:07

The NHS has rules about gifts. A card is excellent for CPD and revalidation. A little box of chocs is always appreciated. There's no need, but it is a lovely gesture.

pumkinspicetime · 02/10/2019 16:44

Yes if you do give a gift make it low value. Our limit was 15 pounds I think. You really don't want to have to refuse gifts at the end of the work. Think nice token. But cards are nicest.

x2boys · 02/10/2019 18:17

I was a mental.health nurse ,staff can accept a small.gift such as chocolates but tbh ,a card would be much appreciated imo.

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