I know I could do with a course of counselling as I have a splendid set of internalised issues surrounding my abusive XP and my dads death (I haven't cried 2yrs on). At some point I need to talk to someone about it and clear the air a bit.
But when I asked my GP last year he said I couldn't have counselling. So I've just carried on bottling everything up.
Last week I saw a consultant for my IBS which is causing me lots of problem and weight loss and he said (without even knowing how much I've been through) that I would benefit from counselling due to the mind / bowel link and all the stress causing me health problems.
So, do I just need to go back to my GP and refuse to move until he agrees? I don't mind waiting as I can't fit it in until next September anyway when I have a couple of days free a week. But I'm not suicidal so I don't know how to get him to agree .
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Is it possible to get counselling on the NHS these days?
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Meglet · 20/11/2012 21:25
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