Hand hold please End of therapy

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I've been in therapy for a year (CBT). My therapist has been brilliant and don't think I could have made it through the last year without his support. I still suffer from severe anxiety. I now have only 2 sessions left (therapy is offered through my home country's NHS and the no of sessions is limited). I feel so grateful for the brilliant help I've received but don't think I can manage on my own. I feel so afraid.

Think about how far you have come. You will be able to make it through - you've survived all of your worst days so far! I understand it's scary though, have you discussed your feelings with your therapist?

@PurpleFrames Thank you!

@fromthefloorboardsup Thank you so much for your reply. It meant a lot. I've told my therapist that I'm worried but not HOW worried I am. Might be a good idea to do that (I'm a bit embarrassed about it).

Don't be embarrassed - much like doctors and nurses for physical health they will have seen and heard everything! Thinking of you

I feel for me that it’s always good to have a back up plan just in case I need it. I’d be asking the therapist what they would suggest you should do if you feel you are struggling again.

If you can’t go back or there would be a queue for weeks before you’d get an appointment, perhaps get the phone numbers of various places that provide free or cheap counselling and have them to hand.

Things like that give me confidence.

I felt very alone when my counselling was done but I actually just got on with things and was fine. Although I missed the safety net of the sessions, I didn’t actually need it. And I had the phone numbers of alternative affordable places to ring for appointment if I needed to. I didnt need to use it.

Good luck OP. I’m hopeful all will be well for you.

@fromthefloorboardsup thanks! I'll try to remember that! Got an appointment tomorrow and will tell my therapist how I feel about the situation then.

@Elieza Thank you so much for your reply. It was very helpful. Not having a back up plan is what worries me the most. So I will follow your advice. It was also really reassuring to hear about your experience of therapy ending. Thank you for sharing that.