Typed therapy

[Suchalonggap]

Has anyone used this service and has it been useful?

My anxiety has been getting a bit out of control but I couldn't get referred via work and the GP could only prescribe medication which I'm not ready for so I was really pleased to find the service.

I found the first assessment great, I was then referred to a therapist that I have had a few sessions with.

I'm feeling disheartened. The conversation doesn't flow, they ask a question and then I'll give a very complete answer but usually get little back, we just move on to the next subject. The first session felt like I was pouring my heart out and getting nothing back which made me feel a bit vulnerable.

There is also always such a delay in response. Yesterday it was 4 minutes every time from the moment I messaged to the moment I got a response. So we don't get to cover much in an hour and I find myself getting distracted as it's a long time to wait for a response.

I appreciate I am having therapy for a reason and am probably over-emotional/over sensitive. And maybe the delay is a connection issue?

But I am not sure how to bring it up or improve the situation, I am feeling disengaged but I really need help!

Any advice welcome!

I've never come across it, is it legit? As I'm not just ai ts look my back to you?

Therapy is about the relationship with the therapist as much as the strategies you learn etc
typed therapy sounds crap to me
I would only go for face to face or video sessions

Yes it's a NHS service. After the first session (different person) I thought it was great for me. I couldn't bring myself to see someone face to face and that would probably be anxiety inducing in itself.

The first person responded quickly, it felt like a normal conversation. She always acknowledged what I'd just said, there was a good flow.

This time it's quite abrupt, the questions are quite unclear and I feel like a nuisance asking for clarification, it makes me feel even worse about myself!

Urgh I don't think I can face another one.

It maybe that it's the therapist rather than the mode of therapy if you found the first session more helpful? You are within your rights to ask for a different therapist or a different mode of therapy if this isn't working for you.
It can be harder to 'gel' with a therapist via text only, as you are can't see them or hear their tone of voice.
Hope you get sorted