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My experience with Inclusion Thurrock

Posted By LLee

"My experience with Inclusion Thurrock"

About: Inclusion Thurrock (Talking Therapies)

(as a service user),

I have worked with Tam for the past 9 months or so. I can honestly say that working with her has dramatically improved my life.

I had crippling health anxiety, and still have it - but I am so much more able to manage my symptoms than I was before.

For the CBT process to work, you must be open, honest and willing to try what ypur therapist is giving you to do. Some of the things might not work, and thats OK. That doesnt mean that CBT isnt working, just simply that you've not found coping mechanisms that work for you. But you will.

Ultimately you do the work on yourself with CBT - there is no magic wand that a therapist can wave to miracuously cure you, but if you work with your therapist in an open and honest dialogue, then it might just change your life.

I spent 2 years living in a constant state of heightened anxiety - it was exhausting and stopped me from enjoying life.

With the guidance of Tam, who is one of the most down to earth and funny people I have met, I am now able to go sometimes days without - for example - checking my body for symptoms, and when I find myself falling back into old habits, I have mechanisms in place to challenge these and move on from the anxious thoughts.

Thank you Tam for your kindness and perseverence, I will forever be grateful as you have helped me to regain my life - something that at one point seemed impossible.

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Responses

Response from Taffy Nyambuya, Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies 5 days ago
Taffy Nyambuya
Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner,
Inclusion Thurrock NHS Talking Therapies

Submitted on 29/01/2025 at 15:02
Published on Care Opinion at 15:02

Dear LLee,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback of your experience with Inclusion Thurrock Talking Therapies

It is amazing that you were able to seek the necessary mental health support to work on and manage living with health anxiety. It is especially encouraging that we at Inclusion Thurrock were able to support you on that journey, where your CBT sessions with Tam had a great impact on your life.

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! You're absolutely right—openness, honesty, and a willingness to try are key to making progress. Not every technique will work for everyone, and that’s completely okay. The journey is about finding what works best for each individual. While there’s no quick fix, working collaboratively with a therapist can lead to meaningful. We’re grateful to be part of this process and to support you along the way!

I'm so happy to hear about the incredible progress you've made in your life since starting therapy. It sounds like you were able to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship with Tam, which has helped you make meaningful strides in applying the tools and techniques you've learned. Your dedication to this process is truly inspiring!

Thank you for letting us be part of your journey to recovery and in helping you regain your life once more. Your wonderful feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will let Tam know of the amazing impact they had on your life.

I hope that your positive experience will encourage others to share their story with us at Inclusion Thurrock Talking Therapies.

All the best,

Taffy

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