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Asking for counselling

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tribpot · 30/06/2006 08:20

Hi,

This might be a bit of a stupid question, if I want to explore the possibility of counselling, do I go to my GP? Or is that only if I want to try and get counselling on the NHS? I don't want to waste my GP's time if there's some other avenue I should explore. Thanks.

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Lemmingswife · 30/06/2006 08:24

Speak to your gp or your HV. You will not be wasting your gp's time at all.
I have had two lots of 12 sessions on the NHS. I went through my HV.

Lemmingswife · 30/06/2006 08:27

I had to wait around 6 weeks for an appointment. You could also ask your gp about what is available re private counselling, if this was what you would rather have.

FioFio · 30/06/2006 08:27

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tribpot · 30/06/2006 08:37

Thanks for the replies. Definitely don't want medication, and definitely don't want to talk to my hv, so will talk to my GP. No particular preference for private counselling, I just figured I probably wouldn't qualify for the NHS route.

Thanks again.

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naswm · 30/06/2006 17:50

Hi tribpot. I can chat to you on MSN about this sometime if you want. Just nudge me when I am online. naswm

Turquoise · 30/06/2006 17:54

If you don't want to go through the GP, look up the BACP website for counsellors/therapists in your area, then you know they will be regulated.
Sorry, should do a link but am rushing.
(British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)

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