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"Attending trauma therapy"

About: Bungalows/Red Lodge

(as the patient),

I attentded trauma therapy at the bungalows in Larbet from my psychotherapist Pat, my treatment has been very helpful and I have benefited to no end with his expertise.

During our sessions he recognised that I had shown signs of being neurodivergent with processing issues which means my brain works different from a neurotypical one. This was like a light bulb moment and for once I actually felt that someone had took the time and recognised what has maybe been wrong with me this whole time as I've always known I'm different in a way.

I am in my later 30s and I have suffered with this since I was a young girl, I've never felt good enough and I never really knew why, I was very sensitive and I couldn't fully succeed in school or jobs, or be as perfect or as fast as everyone else, so this has really made my past make a lot of sense now.

I also have a stronger bond with my family and I have been able to let go of some of that shame and guilt that I have carried over the years, I have also started setting boundaries and trying to put myself first. I know I have a lot of work to do but I am getting there slowly but surely.

I would like to thank Pat for his amazing work and help with my journey to becoming a better person and giving me the confidence to know that I am good enough and able to achieve things I may just need a little bit help and that's okay.

He also gave me some homework to do on nightmares as I have been having them quite bad lately and that has also been a great help as well.

So once again, thank you very much.

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Response from Linda McAuslan, Lead Nurse Psychological Therapies / APTs Manager, Mental Health, NHS Forth Valley 9 months ago
Linda McAuslan
Lead Nurse Psychological Therapies / APTs Manager, Mental Health,
NHS Forth Valley
Submitted on 26/07/2024 at 17:39
Published on Care Opinion on 27/07/2024 at 15:03


Many thanks for taking the time to give such lovely feedback. I am glad that your treatment with Pat was so helpful and your nightmares have improved and your confidence is better. I am pleased that your have been able to let go of some of the unhelpful feelings you had and create a better bond with your family. I will pass on your feedback to Pat. Many thanks again for taking the time to write this.

Kind regards

Linda McAuslan

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