Psychologist / psychotherapist NW

[Star8181]

A bit of a long shot but I’m desperate. Can anyone recommend a therapist in the north west? Manchester/ Cheshire?
I desperately need help, I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall, either people aren’t taking on clients or don’t reply.
IAPT is a 5/6 month wait.
I don’t know where to turn when I get to the depths of despair. There’s no one.

Do you absolutely need to see someone face to face? Lots of mental health professionals now work by video so you're not limited by area.

What websites have you searched on? Have you tried Psychfinder, or Psychology today?

Thank you but I really do need to see someone face to face, I’ve tried on zoom but I couldn't get on with it.

I hadn’t tried Psychfinder, there’s only one that comes up within a do-able distance, I’ll try and make contact. It’s so hard when you feel so down already and it takes so much effort only to be ignored or told they’re full 😥

I know a brilliant psychotherapist- no nonsense. She'll tell it as it is but she's based in London but does online sessions (I know that's not what you're looking for).

Have you been diagnosed OP for what it is you are suffering with? If so and you are in the therapy waiting room with NHS then totally get you. If not, definitely a good move to get a firm diagnosis first, so get yourself infront of a Consultant Psychiatrist first and then go from there as they will have their own therapists who they will work with. All the best with everything xx

I’ve had anorexia previously, my weight is too high to get treatment with eating disorder services now but the demons that caused it are still there. I think the GP has diagnosed me with depression as I’m on medication for it.
I have such bad self loathing, I really want to try and get some self esteem back somehow…I’ve been trying for so long.

I've messaged you.

Hi @mightymam would you be able to share the contacts of the psychotherapist? I'm in London and was looking for someone who is direct and to the point. Thank you!