I have been struggling with anxiety and to some extent, depression since I had my stroke 3 months ago. Some of these issues have probably been hiding under the surface long before my stroke but the stroke has made things considerably worse. After speaking with my advisor from the stroke association, it was recommended that seeking professional help may prove useful - either Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or counselling.
Unfortunately it has taken 2 months just to get a phone call with an NHS therapy triage nurse and the result of that was being told it would be another 2 months before I actually get to speak with a therapist / counsellor. I know from speaking to other people generally that waiting lists for mental health treatment are lengthy.
I was curious what other people’s experience was of getting help for mental health issues relating to stroke and / or whether anyone has any experience of getting treatment privately?