I was overworked, exhausted and my anxiety was at an all-time high. I knew that I wasn't coping very well and I needed to do something.
I am in full-time work, have a loving partner and family but just felt overwhelmed on a day to day basis. I had tried anti-depressants when I was younger but knew that this wasn't an option for me - I needed the right tools to fight my low moods and anxiety - to fight the negative thoughts in my head that I was hiding from everyone around me.
I went online and made a self-referral for the NHS Inclusion Thurrock therapy centre. I had a phone call (about 40 mins) who needed to understand how I was feeling; so he asked me lots of questions and then recommended that I see someone in the team
After about 5 weeks I had a phone call from them to set up my first appointment. I was super nervous but ended up being matched with Tanisha and she put me at ease straight away!
I had sessions across just over two months. We talked about how I was feeling, what my goals were and tracked progress over that time. I really feel like I got the tools to try and use in real life and I could feel myself getting stronger
I honestly am so pleased with the service - this is the best gift I've ever given myself! It was much needed self-care and was so important. I think i was on my way to burn out and quite severe depression but I was able to work on it with the help of my therapist and the day to day no longer seems like an insurmountable problem
Thank you inclusion thurrock from the bottom of my heart
"This is the best gift I've ever given myself!"
About: Inclusion Thurrock (Talking Therapies) Inclusion Thurrock (Talking Therapies) RM17 6NB
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