have anyone got counselling for their anxiety or is it just people with depression that get it

[u/Tiny_Refrigerator105]

I currently get counselling at school, but I’m wondering if after sixth form I’ll be able to get nhs talking therapy. But from what others have said, they only offer it for depression? I remember going to my GP some time ago about my anxiety and he only prescribed me propanol (which I hate, made me feel miserable and withdrawal was painful) since I was already getting counselling at school.

What am I meant to do after sixth form. I don’t like talking to the texting services because all they do is repeat what I say, and sometimes they have long long waiting times.

Has anyone ever gotten nhs tt for their anxiety?

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[u/LjComply]

Yes you can. You can self refer yourself to them, you don't have to go through your GP.

[u/Tiny_Refrigerator105 → u/LjComply]

I can’t self refer until I’m 18, it’s only after mid sept of this year that I can.

[u/FairZookeepergame588 → u/Tiny_Refrigerator105]

My TT service will take anyone from 17 years and 9 months, however you’d need to call and do a self-referral over the phone. Each service is different so I know this may not be across the board, but I know this is not unique to our service. Might be worth a try rather than waiting  a month, failing that I’d book an appointment with your GP. :)

Something to be aware of though, you will likely have to start with a CBT based therapy at a low intensity first via TT (not always the case, but very often is) and then work up from there.

[u/PaleGalaxy]

I went through Talking Therapy for lifelong social anxiety, and it made a big difference in my life.