So after waiting since November to hear back from the counselling service I finally rang them today to see what was happening. Apparently they didn't have my contact details or my self-referral on their database despite having given them the information over the phone and by email. It's really frustrating but at least they have all the information now.
Anyway, an hour after I phoned them they called back. Unfortunately I missed the call but they left a voice mail with a further apology and have asked me to phone them back to book an appointment for a proper face to face initial assessment. It sounded as though this assessment will take place in the very near future so I have everything crossed for that. The woman on the phone sounded really kind and she said that she hopes that I'm okay; I can't deal with strangers being nice to me, it kind of freaks me out and makes me feel as though they must have a motive.
I am really scared about the prospect of going for counselling at all but I know that it's something that I need to do and that I'm ready for. Just the thought of sitting with a stranger and talking about my deepest thoughts, feelings and experiences is nauseating but I'm sure it will be okay once I know what's happening.
I'm going to ring first thing tomorrow.
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