Cognitive behavioural therapy

[CarolinaMoon]

Can you get this on the NHS if you just have a few issues to sort out that aren't ruining your life iyswim?

If not, how much does it usually cost and how can you find a decent therapist?

TIA...

It depends on what borough/area your in as to wether they have a CBT trained specialist.It also depends on wether your gp knows about it. Im on a list for one , but its been a long while now , and there wasnt a known practitioner on nhs in my area , but because it was suggested by a phsyche in the NHS then they have to offer it. The charge is anything between £35-45 a session, but it is a timed therapy and normally 12 weeks is the maximum sessions. I think there may be some regulatory body, Ill have a look if Ive saved anything on it.

I have 2 good links for you

\link{http://www.babcp.org.uk/\british ass for CBT}

\link{http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/factsheets/pfaccog.asp\royal college factsheet}

That's really helpful Melsy, thanks

Good luck Cm , let us know how you get on.

got referred by gp when i had it

Did it work well for you Cece?

Yes found it useful. Only had 6 sessions - cured me of my current problem but I can see why people get addicted to it .

really? why's that?

It is really interesting what they make you think about. Things that hadn't occured to me before - I sort of wish that I could have continued. I was better, but would like to have explored these new issues a bit more...