Fairwell To Therapy

[Mit]

My therapy sessions are coming to an end in the new year, just two more to go. I would like them to continue, but I've already had more than the allotted number, under our wonderful NHS. The therapist has been great, I like her a great deal.

I'm trying to be pragmatic about, it couldn't go on indefinitely. She's not talked to me yet about how we draw it to a close, but typically I'm already ruminating about it. I'm a bit fearful, of going solo again, but I have to.

I'm so grateful to her, she pushed hard to get me the extra sessions, and compared to some on the forum I've been very fortunate. I have to remember, there will be some other person out there waiting in the wings to see her, in need of help, as I was. Time to move on and give somebody else a chance.

But it's hard to let go. Therapy seems a bit addictive, as well as being hugely beneficial. I think what helps me most is simply having someone to open up to, with whom I can share my darkest fears, behaviours and history, without ever being judged. I'll miss that, a lot. There is no one else with whom I can be that painfully open.

I know other members have been through the same. I wondered if anyone had advice or thoughts on life after therapy.

Cheers.

 

[Friday]

But it's hard to let go. Therapy seems a bit addictive, as well as being hugely beneficial. I think what helps me most is simply having someone to open up to, with whom I can share my darkest fears, behaviours and history, without ever being judged. I'll miss that, a lot. There is no one else with whom I can be that painfully open.

There is no one else... Yet.

Sounds like a goal to work towards, to me :)

 

[candor]

>"There is no one else with whom I can be that painfully open."

I use to hit the road and travel. I would tell my stories to anyone that would listen. I knew that
I would never see them again and strangers can be incredibly supportive and insightful.

Later on I became addicted to therapy courses and books. I met lets of people that care to talk
about things that mattered to me. I learned to ask similar questions to myself that perhaps a
therapist would have asked. It was a lot less expensive than therapy. Wondering if any of that could work for you.

 

[Tinyflame]

I use to hit the road and travel. I would tell my stories to anyone that would listen. I knew that I would never see them again and strangers can be incredibly supportive and insightful.

I think this post is interesting. :tup: But I do think some groups of people can't speak to nearly anyone let alone many (strangers or not).

I think it's useful to apply what you know to help others, but without self disclosure. However, I know that doesn't solve the OP's problem. :(

 

[katz]

Has anyone ever tried that "therapy on line" stuff? My insurance changed, so I can't keep the T that I have been seeing, nor can I afford one from the plan that we have. The idea of sitting home sounds good, then I know that I'm safe and don't have to drive home if I have a bad session. Any thoughts?

 

[Gadgie]

Well I suppose remote therapy would be better than none at all. It will be just like face timing, which I do every night with my sister.

They stopped my therapy a few years ago, (because I wasn't responding quick enough) but if I was offered "remote therapy" I would go for it, good luck.

 

[katz]

Hmmmm. I'll have to see if I can find one that I could afford. I just wondered if it worked any better. Thanks for the input.

 

[Crow]

I saw an ad on fb for text therapy. I think it was unlimited access for $25 a month. Wouldn't work for me but might be better than nothing.

 

[katz]

Do you have a name? or website?

 

[Crow]

I Googled text therapy and there were a lot of results. This article seems to have good info. http://www.today.com/money/text-therapy-if-your-smartphone-charged-shrink-t4091

 

[Mit]

I saw my therapist for the last time yesterday. I admit I felt quite emotional, sad and a bit frightened. She's been a fantastic person to talk to, generous of spirit, kind, non-judgemental (to be expected I know but some of what we discussed was pretty uncomfortable for both of us) insightful and supportive. I really liked that fact that she would sometimes become emotional if I made progress or I had a positive realisation. I will miss talking to her, I really will.

 

[barefoot]

I think it's completely understandable that you're feeling how you are - I imagine it must be incredibly hard to leave a strong therapeutic relationship (especially as you're not doing so out of choice but because the NHS has decided it for you).

Perhaps at some point you will find someone else who can fulfil some of the things she did for you. Either another therapist or just someone else who you feel you can open up with. They may just be someone you haven't met yet.

In the meantime, do lean on us here :-)