"I’m glad that she was my Physiotherapist."

I was out of work because of bereavement, followed by cancer diagnosis and treatment.  Things were very difficult for me.  I tried counselling which didn’t really help me.  I self referred to the condition management programme in SE Trust.

It wasn’t long until I got a call to assess my needs.  We agreed that physio would be my first area within CMP.  My condition management programme consisted of 2 parts physio and CBT.

Caroline was my physiotherapist.  She agreed a venue close to my home.  Caroline is so lovely and made me feel comfortable at every session.  She helped me with relaxation techniques which I still use.  Caroline also contacted my GP to ask them to refer me to the physical activity referral scheme so that I could do some water activity to help me get some exercise.  

I was very emotional at my sessions with Caroline so she also referred me to CBT.  Even though Caroline finished her sessions with me she still contacted me to check that everything was ok.  She is a genuinely lovely person and I’m glad that she was my Physiotherapist.  

I was also lucky that I had Ann as my Cognitive Behaviour Therapist.  Ann was  amazing and worked through a complete plan and showed me how to turn those down days to up days.  Ann  really helped me with the mental health issues I was having as I had such low mood before I went into therapy and now I have strategies of how to cope better with things.  

These two ladies have been amazing.  They are so lovely and genuinely want to help people.

I have returned back to work.  I’m only part time but I feel i have motivation now and enjoying getting out of bed and going into the office.  I’m not sure if I would have been able to return to work if it hadn’t been for Caroline and Ann.  

This is such an amazing service.  Nothing at all could be improved.  I even got a letter to say if I need the service again that I can self refer again.

Thank you all so much.  You’re an amazing team.