Therapy- Private or NHS?

[Lex365]

Hey all.

I have reached a point where i simply do not want to continue my live with my fears and anxieties regarding social situations and interacting with other people. I need and want to get some form of therapy and/or counselling.

Has anyone had any of these forms of treatment? Would it be better to go private or via the NHS?

Thanks guys.

 

[Prestonator]

Hey Hope you're not too bad!

I also got to that point about a month ago, and have started seeing a counsellor once a week with my university student welfare department. These sessions are free, just like the ones you would get through the NHS and they are helping me already. I already feel like they are making a difference. I would say go for the NHS but I don't really think it would make that much difference.

 

[Remus]

The therapy and therapists are pretty much the same, going private helps you jump the queue

 

[Mickery]

The queue isn't that long on the NHS, usually 2 months max. Still feels like an eternity when you've finally prepared yourself to do something about it and don't want to wait.

 

[deleted user 1]

You do realize that NHS stands for No Help fo' Shiz don't you? I'd rather treat myself with opium than seek out the NHS. Witnessed their ineptitude first hand.

 

[Toomuchfear]

How do you go about getting this therapy you speak of??

I asked my GP a few years ago and he said my problems were related to a lack of confidence. I moaned again and he gave me some anti-depressants which did not work, and a list of counsellors that you had to pay for. I really need some help because I am anxious and have many social problems

What is the therapy and how do you about finding it?