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  • 27-09-2008 10:16pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    hi everyone, iv been having a shi**y time of late,its my own attitude but basically i feel like stuff that i believe will make me happy is at a dead end in a few areas, one in particular but iv decided to go for professional help but im terrified. how does it work, i book an appoinitment and ........what do i say, do i go back, will they just listen or how will they help. i know it sounds stupid but i have no idea what to expect which makes it a bit harder.
    anyone with any experience able to help?

    thanks


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  • #2
    Kevster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭Kevster


    Hi,

    Over the past 5 or so years, I've seen quite a few professionals for a wide range of issues. However, I assume that you are referring to purely psychological issues here. With that in mind, the best thing to do first is to go to your GP and talk about what is wrong. He/she may then refer you to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist who deals in a specific area. That is basically it.

    The route I took was:

    - GP
    - GP referred me to psychiatrist
    - Psychiatrist diagnosed me with OCD and referred me to therapist
    - Therapist helped ease my OCD

    Kevin.


  • #3
    Crannog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭Crannog


    There are many ways to access a counsellor / psychotherapist and as previous poster said your GP may be happy to refer you to someone in your area.

    You can self refer though. The Irish Assoc for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP) can give you a list of qualified people in your area. Their website provides info on what to expect:-

    http://www.irish-counselling.ie/aboutus.htm

    If you are able to be a bit more specific about what difficulties you are currently facing, we may be able to help more.

    Best of luck


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