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don't want to go to my counsellor anymore!

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pixiella · 30/01/2008 11:45

i've been having counselling at my doctors surgery (6 sessions on NHS) after i asked to be referred by my doctor when i was finding hard to move on after my miscarriage and i just wanted to talk to someone about the pain i was feeling as i felt i couldn't talk to my friends/family, and due to dp having issues of his own, his feelings are usually the focus of all our chats (although we're working on this and it's going really well now).

up until the last few sessions I've felt really good about being able to let out all the thoughts in my head and really just babble to someone who just listens...

but recently she's started telling me what she thinks i should be doing with my life and making suggestions and assumptions about my relationship with my dp which i do not think are relevant or appropriate at all.

i've only got two sessions left (infact im supposed to be there right now! LOL)
i just feel it's a waste of my time and i'm starting a job next week too so wouldn't be able to go anyway....

i wish i could afford a private counsellor as a longer term thing...grrr.

do you think im being weak for 'giving up' counselling? i feel guilty for some reason...

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fudgey · 30/01/2008 13:55

No, you are not weak, if it's not working for you then only you can tell that. Follow your gut.

I've had 2 miscarriages, 2 kids and a divorce and am currently in counselling. I use it as a chance to talk, as a release, but nothing else.

You sound like you know what you want, someone to talk to. Personally I think that's reasonable. What about saying to the doctor that this counsellor didn't work for you can you go on another waiting list?

It's nice to have a chance to vent and friends family etc are usually coming from their own place/feelings. Use this forum - I've found it great.
Take care.

pixiella · 30/01/2008 19:34

thanks fudgey - that makes me feel alot better!!
i've only got two more sessions left so i'll just go...and talk and not let her say anything lol!!

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