I've seen many psychologists in the past but couldn't seem to find s good fit for me. I was diagnosed with PTSD over a year ago caused by workplace bullying and had to quit my job and a great career. Most of the time I feel sorry for myself for being in a situation that I never thought would happen to me. I was a dedicated career woman working in the corporate world for most of my life then my world was suddenly turned upside down. Now all I do is curl up in bed everyday, take rejection after rejection from potential employers, despite them saying that I have an amazing CV. I'm now worried financially if I don't find a job which adds to my depression. I've been in anti-depressants for a while now which helped but I stopped seeing my last psychologist. She was very helpful at first having had the same bullying experience, so she helped me understand what was happening to me. But as time went on, I felt our sessions became more about her than me. She would talk for most of the time, and would say negative things about the people who hurt me and so I would feel more upset after each session.
The one before her was good too and helped me understand myself better, until she focused more on religion and morality rather than my problems. I asked if I could bring my female partner to our session because she's being affected too, but my psychologist rejected the idea. She suggested that my sexual preference also needed to be addressed in our next sessions. I didn't see her again after she made that comment.
And other therapists I've seen just didn't work for me. Some just let me talk the whole time and not give any advice.
I'm struggling at the moment and need professional help but reluctant to start a new relationship with a new therapist. I've just been relying on self-help but feel it's not enough. Is there a service where a therapist is matched with a patient's preference - not just by location but speciality, techniques and personality? I think this would help many patients by ensuring a better chance of successful and shorter term treatment. In my case, I feel I should have made quicker progress if I've met the right therapist from the beginning without having to stop and start again. The problem is, it takes many session before one can establish real therapist/patient rapport which is also very costly and frustrating.
If you could refer a good psychologist/psychiatrist in Sydney who specialises in PTSD and effects of workplace bullying and practises ACT, CBT, mindfulness therapy and how to control emotions, who has a listening ear but also gives honest constructive advice and works well with all sexes, please please I would love to get their details. Thanks so mch.
