Cherrywoods Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Hi - I was wondering if any of you have read Rose Bretecher's book "Pure"? I think it's worth a read if you have been unfortunate enough to experience any of the issues and themes it deals with. Is it possible to get CBT for OCD in the uk (privately), without having an "official" diagnosis from a GP? Could anyone recommend a directory of practitioners? Thanks Edited January 23, 2017 by Ashley Removed external links. Link to comment
Wonderer Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Rose bretechers book is amazing! It was like reading about myself ? I'm sorry I can't help u with private therapists, but it's normally the therapist that diagnoses the OCD rather than ur GP xz Link to comment
Cherrywoods Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 It is an extremely accurate account of suffering from this condition. The way she describes not being able to enjoy the simple things in life, due to the relentlessness of OCD is moving. I imagined a lot of people on here might have read it. Do you not need a referral from a GP to a therapist? Or could you approach a therapist of your own accord? Thanks Link to comment
PolarBear Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hi Cherrywoods and welcome to the forum. Usually you start by going to your doctor and saying, "I think I have OCD." That starts the ball rolling. Your doctor would then refer you to the proper therapist. At least that's the way it's supposed to work. Link to comment
Wonderer Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Yes she portrayed it so accurately, it was sad but her dark humour around it is also something I can relate too when out the other side! I think if ur going privately u can just refer yourself but if u do want the gp to make a referral you don't have to tell them your thoughts or anything just that ur suffering a lot of anxiety and would like some CBT. I think i have seen Ashley say on here that u can self refer through IAPT services? I'm not familiar with that route though so maybe he can help you with that! Xx Link to comment
Cherrywoods Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thank you both for your advice. I have known my GP for a while and I'm not sure I would feel comfortable talking to him about something which he ultimately would have to refer me for anyway. I will look into IAPT services. I should imagine there is a huge difference in the quality of CBT offered by various practitioners and it might take while to find the right therapist! I'm not looking for a miracle cure, just better tools to use when the chips are down. Link to comment
Ashley Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 46 minutes ago, Cherrywoods said: Is it possible to get CBT for OCD in the uk (privately), without having an "official" diagnosis from a GP? Could anyone recommend a directory of practitioners? It is, a good clinical psychologist will do an assessment initially anyway. I can give you the names of a few OCD specialists based in the London/South East area. There may be others in other parts of the country but I am not familiar with. 24 minutes ago, Cherrywoods said: I will look into IAPT services. I should imagine there is a huge difference in the quality of CBT offered by various practitioners and it might take while to find the right therapist! IAPT is the NHS therapy service, and you can self-refer (in 95% of regions) without going through the GP. You're right, the quality of IAPT practitioners and services varies from region to region. 25 minutes ago, Cherrywoods said: I'm not looking for a miracle cure, just better tools to use when the chips are down. I am not totally sure that's the best approach. That said, having therapy tools to call upon at any time is a bonus. But going from episode to episode 'managing the episode' is what I mean by not the best approach. I think you actually should aim for that miracle cure! Eradication of OCD should always be the target, I can't promise you will get the magical cure, but if you aim for it, you might reach it Good luck whatever route you go down. Link to comment
legalseagull Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Anyone can directly contact a private therapist for any issue. You don't need an official diagnosis of anything. It's getting a good quality therapist that's the problem. I've had awful NHS therapists but can't afford to go private. I agree with Ashley - why not aim for a cure?! Every therapist I've seen has said I should aim for managing OCD not curing it, but that seems pretty defeatist to me. Go for cure every time! Link to comment
Ashley Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 36 minutes ago, legalseagull said: I've had awful NHS therapists but can't afford to go private. Sadly that's the problem both ways, some awful NHS but also awful prvivate therapists. But then equally some great NHS and great private therapists. Such a shame we have to navigate the minefield finding the good ones. Link to comment
legalseagull Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yep I'm sure there's some great NHS therapists out there. I'd never want to put anyone off getting help. Link to comment
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