Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
Prior to my autism diagnosis I had around 8 sessions with a CBT therapist which I think did more harm than good. It was as a result of this that I saw a psychiatrist which set me on my journey to a diagnosis.
Since then I have been seeing a therapist who uses a “people centred approach”, which seems to largely involve her asking me how I feel about things.
I’ve had around a dozen sessions now and while the first few were cathartic, I now feel I’m at an impasse. This approach isn’t helping me find any solutions or move my life forward and I’m starting to panic a little, feeling that there is no hope.
Have any of you had a more positive experience of therapy, and if so was it a specific kind of therapy?
I'm sorry this has been your experience so far. Not every therapist is suitable for someone with autism. Are you able to request a new therapist? Being with one who isn't helping could cause more damage than good. I had that and am now on the waiting list for another therapist.
I think I’m going to have to try something different. The list of neurodivergent therapists provided by HMO25 seems like a good place to start.