to be frustrated at yet another barrier because of my mental health.

[darkriver198868]

I dont want to drip feed so I apologies about the length of the post.

I live with a really complex but, poorly misunderstood mental health condition. It has in effect in the last two years destroyed my life. I have struggled with the disorder since my teens and so far haven't been able to get appropriate support.

I have a care coordinator and she keeps taking me off the list for therapy saying I am not ready. Over the last 13 years I have bounced from one mental health service to the next. Often leaving feeling utterly frustrated with the system. I often leave the sessions with my care co shaking my head because of stuff she has said. However, intentionally well meaning it is.

Recently I decided to use some of my PIP to fund some private therapy. I chose this therapist because, she said she had some training concerning this specific mental health condition.

Now I am six weeks down the line of seeing this therapist and today she dropped the bomb that she may not be able to work with me further because her supervisor has stated she has no experience of this disorder and isn't willing to supervise due to this. My therapist has said that she is going to try and find another supervisor that can. However, I am not optimistic.

I am gutted. More then gutted. Its just a long line of me being the shown the door because, people don't know enough.

I didnt ask for this.

P.s I am well aware I maybe totally overreacting.

I would be writing a strong complaint to BACP and copying in the chief executive of my CCG - that is appalling.

A therapist lied to you about her experience and ability to provide you with therapy. Out of curiosity, were you finding the therapy helpful?

In terms of finding another therapist, do you know who the specialists for this condition are? E.g. is there an academic professor who specialises in this as that may help with their professional networks.

But you aren’t overreacting at all. That is shocking. And I’m normally someone who doesn’t react like that.

Darkriver I'm not qualified to advise but someone may if you offer more detail about your mh condition

Sorry, dark old phone, slow and cross post.
Hope you get the advice you seek.

When I spoke to this therapist I made it clear that I wanted to work with someone because I was struggling with this condition. She did explain she had never worked with anyone with this condition but, she had been several training courses so I was prepared to give it ago.

I actually was starting to open up about my childhood and other experiences which is the cause of my mental health conditions in the first place. I felt like I was starting to trust her. It seems her supervisor probably doesnt believe in it which isnt unusual

Its really hard to find any support in this country regarding the condition. There is one charity for it (who run the courses the therapist went on)

I have been vague about this disorder because its extremely identifying.

Have you searched the BACP for your condition and therapists qualified in it?

Yes I have and my T was one of the people to come up.

So frustrating for you OP. Just to check - am I right that it is the supervisor who has no experience in this area (and therefore reluctant to supervise) rather than the therapist herself? It might just be a case of her finding an appropriate supervisor. Is the therapist aware of your struggles to find the right support? And were you finding the sessions helpful.

I doubt there would be much to be gained by contacting the BACP as 'acting within your competency' is part of their ethical framework and the supervisor is acting ethically if they don't deem themselves competent to help you.

Doesn't help you though. Have you got anything in writing about why the your CC thinks you are not suitable for therapy atm?

Kello yes your right.
No she hasnt given me anything in writing. This is the third time she has taken me off the list.

Can you give us any clues OP we might be able to signpost something for you...even if it's private care again.

If for example it was something like misophonia, I know of a few people struggling to access support for it by that name but there are some other routes of investigation/help available.

Its under the umbrella of dissociative disorders. I am already aware of the charity that deals with it.

Hoping your therapist can persuade her supervisor to continue working with you. Could you not appeal to the supervisor at all?

Just an update: Got a message from therapist today to say she has been able to find a supervisor who has had experience with my MH and also worked with the specific charity. I am so relieved.

Yay such good news - thanks for the update. Well done for pressing on and finding the right support for yourself.