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Councilling & psycotherapy

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
So, I'm back in councilling... I had an assessment on Wednesday and they said that maybe I'd be better off going to the women's centre and getting a psychotherapist for longer term help.

What's the difference between a councillor and a psychotherapist?

What's a "women's centre"? because I always thought it was for battered wives and rape survivors, of which I am neither.

Tbh, I don't see the point because I know I won't ever truelly 'get over' what's happened... That's just me. But it'll help sort my head a bit as I'm not really enjoying anything at the moment (although I had fun last night for a change) and am having difficulty concentrating on studies.

Does anybody have any experience with this?

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    forget that, try praying, give it time and hey presto, life's back on track.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nutter wrote: »
    forget that, try praying, give it time and hey presto, life's back on track.

    praying?

    i think a psychotherapist holds more qualifications than a counseller..if they think it might help then i'd give it a go. i'm seeing a psychotherapist for cbt sessions once a month at the moment and she doesn't offer solutions but ways of coping better..i've found it really useful, good luck.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Rachael wrote: »
    praying?

    i think a psychotherapist holds more qualifications than a counseller..if they think it might help then i'd give it a go. i'm seeing a psychotherapist for cbt sessions once a month at the moment and she doesn't offer solutions but ways of coping better..i've found it really useful, good luck.

    Yeah, I have CBT weekly and it does actually help quite a lot. I think you should definately give it a go. As for the 'women's centre' I can't really help with that I'm afraid!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I've been going to counselling to help me through all the changes I have been going through (moving, splitting with boyfriend etc). It's been really helpful even though a lot of what she's discussed with me has been common sense. I think I'm lucky in that I only really needed it for this short period of time. I have no Idea what the difference is really though. Have you been diagnosed with a proper Phsychiatric illness or condition?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Rachael wrote: »
    praying?

    i think a psychotherapist holds more qualifications than a counseller..if they think it might help then i'd give it a go. i'm seeing a psychotherapist for cbt sessions once a month at the moment and she doesn't offer solutions but ways of coping better..i've found it really useful, good luck.

    i knew someone would have a problem with that.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Stop trying to goad a reaction, ya weird shite.

    A counsellor is someone who is qualified in counselling, but they don't tend to have any other qualifications and tend to be more generalist. They tend to be listeners rather than advisers.

    A psychotherapist has more qualifications and more experience, and tends to be better at giving advice. They tend to be more interactive, and not just a listening ear. I suppose the difference is that a counsellor is a lot more limited, and less in-depth.

    A woman's centre isn't just for battered wives, a psychotherapist there would tend to be more experienced, specialised in female psychology and treating female patients. If a lot of your depression and mental health difficulties are influences by your sexuality and gender identity, I think that your doctor is probably right to refer you there.

    I think you should really give it a go. I had psychotherapy for nearly three years, intensive therapy at that, and it really did me the world of good. It's an awful lot more effective than counselling.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    the women therapy centre is just a mental health centre for women...it's bloody good, and possibly the best in london, and they do offer long term help. but be prepared for a long wait, i'm on the waiting list and it's long...

    to add....if it is a series of event that have compounded into a condition, then i would say (from experiance) that CBT is not for you...especialy if you have problems trusting health proffesionals, like i do...
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Kermit wrote: »
    Stop trying to goad a reaction, ya weird shite.

    A counsellor is someone who is qualified in counselling, but they don't tend to have any other qualifications and tend to be more generalist. They tend to be listeners rather than advisers.

    A psychotherapist has more qualifications and more experience, and tends to be better at giving advice. They tend to be more interactive, and not just a listening ear. I suppose the difference is that a counsellor is a lot more limited, and less in-depth.

    A woman's centre isn't just for battered wives, a psychotherapist there would tend to be more experienced, specialised in female psychology and treating female patients. If a lot of your depression and mental health difficulties are influences by your sexuality and gender identity, I think that your doctor is probably right to refer you there.

    I think you should really give it a go. I had psychotherapy for nearly three years, intensive therapy at that, and it really did me the world of good. It's an awful lot more effective than counselling.

    I don't see myself as serious enough to go to a psychotherapist tbh.

    it's just my moods have been very up and down as of late. Sometimes I'm on top of the world, others I'm (literally) punching myself in the head with frustration...

    But when I'm happy... I don't notice.

    I just need somebody to talk to is all...
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Namaste wrote: »
    I don't see myself as serious enough to go to a psychotherapist tbh.

    Your doctor does, though, and without being awful, he is likely to have a better sense of perspective.
    I just need somebody to talk to is all...

    And a psychotherapist is a good person to talk to, as they know what they are doing and can help you.

    if you have an opportunity to get therapy on the NHS you'd be mad to turn it down.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Kermit wrote: »
    Your doctor does, though, and without being awful, he is likely to have a better sense of perspective.



    And a psychotherapist is a good person to talk to, as they know what they are doing and can help you.

    if you have an opportunity to get therapy on the NHS you'd be mad to turn it down.
    No, it was a councilling assessment session, not a psychiatrist
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