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"Unprofessional"

My CBT therapy started off fairly hopeful in terms of the therapist seeming friendly, however CBT was not my therapy of choice but all that was on offer unfortunately. The therapist was a little hyper or anxious and spoke very quickly at the first session which wasn't very calming but I thought I'd give her a chance. Over the weeks she had an agenda that she wanted to follow, was quite rigid and showed when she wasn't happy with a choice made - she also displayed some anxiety and disorganisation. Towards the end she was quite rude when homework hadn't been completed none occasion and abruptly said it wasn't worth coming for the appointment. I thought therapists were supposed to work with client issues not judge and behave in a punitive manner. She ignored emails to book further sessions and I never got another appointment or finished the twelve sessions. I felt disappointed with my experience, the relationship supposedly been built up over the weeks-again - with IAPTS - was false. I wouldn't use IAPTS again - supervision of staff is inadequate and there is unprofessionalism. I believe better, longer training is required for staff AND they need their own therapy, some of them clearly need to explore their own issues before being let loose on vulnerable people.

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Response from Patient Experience Team, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust 4 years ago
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Submitted on 17/01/2020 at 11:30
Published on Care Opinion at 13:53


Thank you for your feedback, I am sorry to hear about your experience with BE -MHT. Please can I ask that you make contact with the Patient Experience Department in order for us to discuss this matter further or if you wish to raise any new concerns. The contact details are: behtr.patient.experience@nhs.net or alternatively phone 020 8702 4700.

Kind Regards

Sophie Williams

Patient Experience Lead

Response from Chase Farm Hospital (Beh-Mht Services) 4 years ago
Chase Farm Hospital (Beh-Mht Services)
Submitted on 29/01/2020 at 07:31
Published on nhs.uk at 10:47


We sincerely apologise that you felt let down by our service. We do ensure that all staff receive regular supervision and would be happy to investigate the concerns you had with your therapist if you feel able to contact us.

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