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bereavement and depression

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lonelyandsad · 22/02/2007 15:15

could someone please tell me if gp's do quick referrals for people needing bereavement/depression counselling ? how long does it take normally to get to see a therapist through a gp ? i am on benefits and can't afford to go private.

i recently lost my mother and have had depression on and off for a no. of years and now really feel i need to talk to a therapist/counsellor as my problems are long-term and not solved through medication.

many thanks.

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bundle · 22/02/2007 15:16

it can depend and some gp practices have their own counselling service that they can refer you to, though I seem to remember the one at my gp's was for a fixed term (6 or 8 weeks). I do hope you get some help with this lonelyandsad

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lonelyandsad · 22/02/2007 15:17

apologies for creating two threads under two topics - it was to get max. feedback

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lonelyandsad · 22/02/2007 15:18

thanks bundle. hoping to see new gp for first time about this tomorrow.

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castlesintheair · 22/02/2007 15:18

You can see a cruse counsellor. They are a charity.

bundle · 22/02/2007 15:19

good luck, this must be a horrid time for you and having something to focus on will help i'm sure, x

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lonelyandsad · 22/02/2007 15:19

thanks, i have heard of them but thought they charge money

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castlesintheair · 22/02/2007 15:22

Oh sorry, I thought they were free Can you ask your GP? I was about to train as one but got pg instead. Hope you get some help soon and sorry for your loss.

Wilbur · 22/02/2007 15:24

Cruse don't charge, although is you are well off they do ask for a donation of what you think you can afford at the end of your session with them.

I'm so sorry you are feeling so low, it is a terribly sad time for you and I'm sure you are right to seek counselling. If you explain everything to your GP and don't hold anything back, he/she hopefully will refer you quite quickly. I was in a similar situation recently and I went to the GP, he referred me for a proper assessment which took a couple of week to get an appointment and then they sent me quite quickly to a counsellor who had vacancies so the whole process took about 6 weeks. It will vary from area to area, but I hope you don;t have to wait too long. Take care.

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lonelyandsad · 22/02/2007 15:30

thanks everyone - glad it can be done through gp - will see gp tomorrow

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spex68 · 31/03/2017 07:15

I need to know if I can receive PIP with Bereavement Depression.

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