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Counselling while in full time work
About a year ago I went to my GP about my anxiety and depression and he referred me to specialists who said I should undertake high intensity CBT. The problem is that would be once a week during working hours and there is no way I could do that while still working.
My anxiety and depression has become worse and im getting quite desperate now. I have been looking at private therapy but at £40 per session, I can't really afford it. I have never had any kind of counseling before so I don't know if it will end up being a waste of money. Does anyone have any idea's how I can get counseling outside of working hours that won't be too expensive? |
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i managed counselling while in full time emplyment, your employer should be able to negotiate with you a time where you can attend regular sessions. They may not like it but im pretty sure there is a law saying they have to along as its reasonable.
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I can sympathise with you jimsie, all credit to you that you are working. Perharps you can just fit in a couple of a private sessions a month if it works out too expensive.
I'm in a similar position and there's is no way I would tell my employer I have SA it would ruin my career. I did see a counsellor last year for about £50 a visit, I only stopped because I wasn't getting much out of it. Personally I think I need some sort of group therapy. Good luck |
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If it's affecting your ability to work and you need treatment for it, your manager should be able to find a compromise: you could take it as sick leave or unpaid leave perhaps? I highly doubt you'd get fired for simply asking though, it's worth a try, non? |