Finding a reliable therapist
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TLDR: I'd like to know how to go about find a reliable therapist. One I can see on a regular basis and won't suddenly stop practicing. I've had a bad run trying to find and keep a psychologist.My first wanted to hypnotise me and got upset when I woul... View more
TLDR: I'd like to know how to go about find a reliable therapist. One I can see on a regular basis and won't suddenly stop practicing. I've had a bad run trying to find and keep a psychologist.My first wanted to hypnotise me and got upset when I wouldn't let him.My second was highly irregular. It was months between visits. When I finally had a session, there was only enough time to catch up, not discuss issues.The latest hurdle was being referred to Psychology SA. First therapist stopped practicing altogether and started teaching. Second therapist (my favourite so far) stopped seeing adult clients. Third therapist wasn't ideal but I was giving him a try. Then, not 5 sessions is, the entire Psychology SA business stopped running.Side note: I was told they would help but all I got was two names of franchises. Not even specific offices. I need some stability and don't want to have to build up rapport or explain my problems to a new person every few months.I tried the Australian Psychological Society’s directory but I can't even figure out how to filter out telehealth. At the moment, I am planning to ask my GP but they're quite flippant about the process. I could use some advise.