I was referred to the Somerset Talking Therapy Service following many years of anxiety and depression issues that I was finally able to speak about to my GP. following the referral it took several months for a preliminary assessment to be carried out and then a few more before the therapy began.
In the lead up to the therapy starting it was made clear that I would need to commit to 8 consecutive weeks of therapy. This was not going to be easy as the therapy was being provided at some distance from my home and transport was not straightforward. However, I was determined to overcome issues and made the commitment to attend. Even after just two appointments I was starting to feel the benefits.
On the eve of the third appointment, quite late in the day, I received a call to let me know the appointment had been cancelled as the therapist was unwell. This was fine, these things happen and I expected my next appointment the following week to go ahead as usual. However, this was a few weeks ago and the therapy has not resumed.
I'm not sure where this leaves me, particularly as the importance of 8 consecutive weeks was stressed. I was informed that if I failed to attend it would be assumed I no longer wanted the therapy and would be discharged but now the tables have been turned I feel completely abandoned.
"Therapy halted"
About: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust / Adult community mental health Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Adult community mental health TA6 4RN
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