I was on their waiting list for 6 months xx
Really Victoria I have been waiting almost 12 weeks maybe it will take longer then . Hugs Jo xxx
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Omg 12 weeks. How can they say they provide counselling services when they make you wait to me is an unacceptable amount of time. What if someone was suicidal are they going to make you wait 12 weeks
Hiya Steve and O was classed as an urgent case. Apparently its anything up to 6 month. They arr very busy apparently. Hugs Jo xxx
@jevncute I had to wait a few months Jo, even though the doctor was saying I had PTSD.
When I did go, the counsellor was lovely. She was still in training and a volunteer. I was nervous and anxious the first time as I didn’t know what to expect but she put me at ease. It is a safe space for you to talk and if you want to sit and cry, that’s ok too.
My counselling was extended to 18 weeks. After each 6 week block, we talked through an assessment of my needs and took it from there.
By week 16, I decided she had given me a lot of coping methods and it was now someone else’s turn.
You do have to put a bit in to get anything out but there’s no pressure and no judgement.
Hope this puts you at ease…
I’ve also found the Sue Ryder text message service very useful too
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Hiya scubadolly, ty I know I need help I am struggling on a daily basis 
the tears fall fast and my heart is broken eyond words.
I also struggle with agrophobia and anxiety attacks. My husband supported me through this and made things easier for me to deal with, now I am very much alone little or no support from family.
I have seen my doctor and it was through her that I rang up. Its 14 weeks on Sunday since I lost Gra. Hugs Jo xxx
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Yeah that will be the excuse of any counsellor.
I hope you get it sorted
Ty Steve so do I darling , but of course I will post on here how it goes. I do hope you are ok. Hugs Jo xxx
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Yeah let me know how you get on. Well I’ll be a lot better when I finish work in over an hour
Morning Steve of course I will if it ever starts thst is. I hope you are well. Hugs Jo xx
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Hello thank you. Yeah as well as can be expected just can’t wait to finish work
What do you do? If not to nosey. Whatever it is do t work to hard its Friday. Hugs Jo xxx
I try not to. I’m a civil enforcement officer
Wow Steven do you enjoy your job . Hugs jo xxx
Hi Jevncute
Yeah I do love it. I’ve been doing it nearly 9 years now. The only thing I don’t love is the abuse I get from the public it comes with my job
Hiya Steve, some people are so ignorant and so bad manered ,and most of them are on drugs. Xxx
Hi Jen.
Tell me about it. I find it so hard doing this job because I’m dealing with my grief. I’ve had to toughen up and not let the abuse get to me. I honestly don’t know how I do this job with feeling this way. I’ve even surprised myself with how strong I am.
I get days where I will go and stand in an alleyway and cry my eyes out. Then same days I just laugh it of. This isn’t a job for those who can’t deal with abuse you have to have nerves of steel. I’ve had people try to kill me with a car and people threaten to kill me with a knife. Try walking away for fear of losing your job but it’s what I do I walk away. I’m not paid enough to take this abuse
One thing keeps me going is thinking about my mum I try it believe she’s by my side looking out for me protecting me
Sorry for ranting lol
Morning Steve , you rant all you want, we all need too. No amount of money is worth risking you life for.
It must be so hard doing that job and also dealing with your grieve.but we are stronger then we think. Some how some way we face the day and deal with it.
Hugs Jo xx
Morning jev
Thanks I appreciate that.
Yeah I should find another job. I’m even considering to work in same job In Liverpool it’s more money but it’s all the travelling.
Do you mind me asking what you do for a living
Hiya Steve I dont work at all hun , my husband kept me , I dont think I could work even if I wanted too I am agrophobic. Xxx