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Is therapy really what it is

Is therapy really what it is

After a string of bad experiences with psychologists it's got me thinking about the dynamics of it. Let's first talk about the income they charge $220 an hour they see about 7 people a day that's $1,540 a day. Let's be real do they care they say they're 50-minute sessions but in reality well for me anyway they would turn up 5 minutes late and at the 45 minute bark they will talk about how they are wrapping up you do that maths on bad that's 40 minutes for $220. Now these people are doing telehealth they're making $220 for 40 minutes from their bedrooms yes they study for 4 years but so do the tradespeople there is no difference. If you see a mechanic they will charge you $200 to service your car it will take a complete our and they are using parts out of that $50 would be parts. I've been speaking to older psychologists they say sometimes when you're talking and their writing they're not writing about you they're writing about the other people to save time. It is definitely not a virtuous industry that is a massive amount of money to talk to someone for 40 to 45 minutes. It is not uncommon nowadays for a basic psychologist who does the maths right with their ABN numbers to be pulling in $4,000 a week after tax working from their bedrooms in their pyjamas does that sound like a virtuous industry where they truly care. You could be seeing someone for a year if you can't afford one payment they won't see you anymore does that sound virtuous. Nowadays there are no bills there are no overheads people are working from home on their mobile phones. People say you need to find a psychologist you click with wow that's great isn't it you see 10 people who have wasted your time there's $2,220 gone that's a great investment. You know what I honestly believe psychologists want to see people they know they have power over what I mean by that is they want to see people who they know will be enthralled by them in other words you listen to whatever they say with a big small on your face because they're making you happy. Does that sound like psychology or control. When I speak to the seasoned veterans the older men and the women who have been in the industry for 40 years what they tell me is very disappointing. Remember this your psychologist wants that new car she wants to house on the beach could that possibly be their primary focus.

Although I will have to add basic therapists are not like this that is a lot more of a regulated industry these people I believe honestly do care especially the people from the sane website they don't charge you a cent, just venting but that is my honest opinion what do you think do you have a different look on it and if so how do you explain the massive profit margins they make for talking to people over the phone.

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Thank you @chibam , @Mrsomebody , @Fhr. @tyme , @perspective , @Jynx , @fluffylight

Very interesting and very true , my husband has had enough again

What do you do now he asks ??

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Hmm @Shaz51 if Mr Shaz is feeling pretty disillusioned with his current bunch of professionals, I suppose it depends on what he has the time/money/energy to do. Finding new therapeutic supports can be quite the process hey. One way to look is to use databases - e.g. APS Find a Psychologist or Psych Today Find a Counsellor. Benefit of those is being able to narrow your search to try to find someone who might specialise in what you're seeking support for, and maybe even contact them in advance to see if they might be a good fit.

Another option is to look for support groups. They can be tricky to find, if web search doesn't turn anything up you can try contacting your local community centre. Black Dog Institute have groups, and if none suit you, you can contact them to see if they have info of other avenues you could search. They've also got oodles of info on their website you could poke about. Same goes for Bipolar Australia.

It's okay to need a break too. Take some time to just focus on doing stuff he enjoys, or connecting with friends and community. Those are so important.

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Thanks @Jynx

He is upset at the moment because we had a appointment on this Friday, got a reminder to have our computer ready for Friday

Found out having a tele health with someone from NSW and costing $$$

So Mr shaz is feeling had it at the moment that he has decided to stop his meds

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Oh yikes @Shaz51 that sucks! I hate hidden fees and nonsense like that, it really makes it hard to feel a sense of trust in the person hey.

Are you worried about him going off his meds? Has he done so before?

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A little worried @Jynx , but he has done it before and after a few days he has gone back on them

We have a doctors appointment on Monday and he wants me to cancel it but I am going to keep it incase

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Hope it's not too hectic for you then hey @Shaz51. And yeah smart, he might just end up needing it. Good on you 💜

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@Shaz51. What we really need is some sort of service to tell us exactly which sort of therapist provides the sort of help we need. Someone who your husband can go to and say: "I need this... done," and the attendant will say correctly: "Oh, you want an XYZ therapist! They perform that sort of service!"

Most of us waste so much time blundering about with people who aren't even really there to give us the help we need; and it takes forever before someone explicitly spells it out for us that we're talking to the wrong service or type of therapist. And even then, your stuck unless the therapist your with decides to let you go.

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