"Feeling so much better"

I self-reviewed myself and because of time limitations it took 6 months for me to be seen. It was well worth the wait as the therapist I was assigned to was so kind, thoughtful, considerate, helpful and gentle. Right from the first session he made me feel at ease and gave me the confidence to speak out frankly and honestly. I used to say exactly how it was and he did not make me feel ashamed, guilty or otherwise. For over 40 years, on and off I have suffered from intrusive thoughts and have done constant checking of ensuring things were turned off or shut. I have had various forms of help in the past but nothing has worked so well as these recent sessions with this therapist. The intrusive thoughts are much better and the checking is more under control. I have to be realistic that they will probably never completely fade but I now have techniques to put into place when the thoughts come. I also lived with these thoughts on my own, fearing that if I told someone they would think badly of me. However, my therapist gave me the courage to tell my daughter and friends who were very understanding. I must just say that after having these sessions for the last 3 months I now feel a bit deflated. I believe I started to get dependent on having these weekly chats.My last session was last week so its early days. However,

I do feel so much better now and hope I continue to go from strength to strength. Thank you so much Ealing IAPT