Posting on behalf of amazing goddaughter ( with her permission ) who lost her mother in her early teens, then her father died 2 years following years of struggle with alcoholism.
Her relationship with her father was complex.. they were not in contact when he died.
On the surface she has it “ very much up together “ pretty much got herself through university , just got a well deserved promotion in her charity sector profession , great friendships and a loving supportive relationship with her partner .
However after some time of saying she feels she needs therapy but “ it isn’t that bad yet “ she confided in me this weekend her anxiety is becoming very difficult .
There are a number of “ issues “ … bereavement , guilt , having spent much of her childhood and teens as a carer for one and then the other parent. There are also some “ repressed “ memories of sexual abuse as a child .
She is going to start with a visit to her gp .. whom she has only met once … who may be fantastic but it may or may not be easy for her to confide in.
Is anybody able to sign post us where to start looking please . Are there organisations that provide “ lower cost “ counselling. ( if I were in a position I would pay for the best I could for her , sadly I would only be able to make a willing contribution but am sure her grandparents would help also )
Counselling isn’t available through her employer.
I need to take this very seriously I feel.
She lives in South West London , works central but online counselling would also be an option.
I really appreciate any advice .
thankyou