Hello
I hope some can help me please. DS is 22 and at uni in London. 2 years ago he was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. He was prescribed medication, which is reviewed by his GP. Additionally we paid privately for him to see a BACP counsellor for talking therapy at his request. Last year he was much improved mentally however earlier this year (March) something happened and he spiralled out of control very quickly. We bought him home to stay with us whilst he recovered himself and he went back in April. He managed, and that's all it was , just about managed until his anxiety kicked in and he withdrew from his exams and went away to stay with family friends. We live overseas and I went to collect him and brought him back with me. Again he has gone back to continue studying because he says he feels ready and he wants to continue studying for his dissertation (to be completed by September). Anyway, whilst he was here he parted company with his counsellor, she wasn't happy that he wasn't attending sessions, although he was speaking to her at his regular appointment time. She wanted to see him face to face, I wanted him home where he was safe. Anyway they have gone their separate ways.
What I need now is to find someone else who can do CBT and is happy for him to speak by phone or Skype as well as in person. Mostly he is based in London. I understand I can't make him go but he wants to, I just need to help him with some suggestions.
Thanks very much if you've got this far and can help.