
cloudberry
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Hi to all,
I am meeting my new CPN next week, a man, a psychotherapist I think. I've never had a CPN before and am naturally a bit (understatement!) anxious about it all. How does it work? I understand he might come to my house.
I saw a clinical psychologist for 18 months and it was horrendous. I went to her, sat in a bland NHS room and tried not to say anything that would precipitate me falling off the edge for two days after each appointment. Usually failed and would go a bit wierd afterwards with screwed up feelings all over the place.
I decided to stop seeing her in March.
Two weeks ago I took a major overdose and ended up in hospital. Was assessed (again) and the nurse was fantastic. She thought CBT not psychotherapy would help me. After speaking with my ex-therapist about me I was routed to more psychotherapy. I feel a bit cross about this but said nothing.
So, I meet Grahame next week.
What will happen next? And what exactly is his role / remit supposed to be?
Any help, advice, or personal experiences from others would be useful.
Thankyou!

I am meeting my new CPN next week, a man, a psychotherapist I think. I've never had a CPN before and am naturally a bit (understatement!) anxious about it all. How does it work? I understand he might come to my house.
I saw a clinical psychologist for 18 months and it was horrendous. I went to her, sat in a bland NHS room and tried not to say anything that would precipitate me falling off the edge for two days after each appointment. Usually failed and would go a bit wierd afterwards with screwed up feelings all over the place.
I decided to stop seeing her in March.
Two weeks ago I took a major overdose and ended up in hospital. Was assessed (again) and the nurse was fantastic. She thought CBT not psychotherapy would help me. After speaking with my ex-therapist about me I was routed to more psychotherapy. I feel a bit cross about this but said nothing.
So, I meet Grahame next week.
What will happen next? And what exactly is his role / remit supposed to be?
Any help, advice, or personal experiences from others would be useful.
Thankyou!
