Rape through hypnotherapy -- after effects

[Cwideoraefta]

Some years ago I was assaulted by a debriefing counsellor I consulted.

The debriefing counsellor used hypnotherapy with the excuse of trying to help me. The truth was she sexually assaulted me under hypnosis.

I have experienced many years of psychotic illness as a result, which I have battled.

Originally, I needed the debriefing as I was running a support group for troubled teenagers. There were some incidents involving some deaths for which I unfairly and unreasonably blamed myself, hence the debriefing counselling.

My main issue is that I feel that some of the hypnotic suggestions have done damage and I want to deal with that.

It also meant many years of diversion from dealing with core psychological issues that were the reason for my reaction to the incidents (I am treading on eggshells here avoiding terminology that may breach the forum rules, so please bear with me).

I had a brilliant psychiatrist who helped me a great deal manage and battle the psychosis but that psychiatrist has retired due to ill health and age.

One psychologist I saw at my local hospital was clearly out of his depth (cannot blame him for that) and recommended I look into hypnotherapists for advice. Each one I contacted has said they cannot take me on.

My depression has been getting slowly worse recently, and I need some guidance on how to handle all of this.

Thank you.

[blondguy]

Hello Cwideoræfta

You are strong...very strong for posting CW. We have spoken on another thread that you have responded well to.

I understand the forum protocols and it can be difficult when you are trying to express yourself. I read the word rape in your topic header. In a difficult situation like therapy that would have been a nightmare....and then some

Just a quick note about the forum protocols. They can make it difficult to express your predicament but they are only there to primarily your privacy and mine too....Therefore the forums are rock solid secure for your benefit.

You have been through some chronic abuse CW. This is beyond any pain I have experienced.

I have had acute anxiety disorder and depression for many years and have been on AD's for 20 years.

If I may ask you....besides all the psychologists.....do you have a good GP that you get along with currently? Its an important question that can help you more than you may know.

There are many super kind people on the forums that can be here for you. You are more than welcome to post back as many times as you wish. Can we call you CW? or whatever you wish...It helps with people responding 🙂

My kindest thoughts for you

Paul

[Starwolf]

Hi Cwideoraefta,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concern. Being an ex victim of sexual abuse, I understand the damage and distress it causes. My heart goes out to you. Being taken advantage of while helpless does pull the carpet from under the feet.

You feel that your main issue is the result of past hypnotherapy. If this is the case, it would make sense that hypnotherapy would be the way to undo the damage done. Have the therapists you turned to told you why they couldn't take you on ? Could your retired ex psychiatrist be contacted ? Since he knows you well, perhaps he could point you in the right direction by recommending a therapist who could help ? I know it's a long shot but it may be worth a try...

Whichever way you look at it, I agree that you need assistance. I know that being knocked back is disheartening and frustrating. But please don't give up the search, you shouldn't be left to struggle alone. Perhaps a return to square 1, starting with a GP appointment -and a new referral- would help. The search for a therapist we can connect and work with often takes time and several attempts. Finding the right person makes it all worthwhile.

Meanwhile, joining these forums was a brave and wise decision. Hats off to you ! I hope to read more from you in the future.

Great to have you on board.

[Cwideoraefta]

Thank you for your kind reply. CW is fine, as Cwideoræfta can be a mouthful.

Firstly, onto the forum protocols, I appreciate why they are needed and why they are there. I am trying to find the boundaries of what is and is not acceptable. I am glad my use of 'rape' is okay, but there was another word I am loathe to use here. It relates to the 'incidents' involving the young people I was trying to help.

I do have a good relationship with my GP, and I actually sourced some of the psychologist recommendations I tried from him.

I did also see a counsellor at my local hospital who put me onto a Government website that listed appropriately qualified people in my area.

Of the psychologists I have contacted (via email) four replied that they cannot take on any new clients, and the remainder did not respond at all. I have tried contacting the non-responding ones again to no avail.

I cannot contact my ex-psychiatrist, as I only had an email address for her and it is no longer current. She was elderly and suffered a stroke and something to do with her heart. I understand she is living in a rural town somewhere. It was all very sudden.

Thank you once again, and I think BB is a good venue to share this.

[Cwideoraefta]

Thank you, Starwolf, for your kindness as well.

I think I've addressed your questions with my response to Blondguy above.

I need to see my GP on Sunday anyway, so will raise this with him then. I will keep you all up to date on developments.

Thank you. You have made me feel very welcome.

Cheers!

[Starwolf]

Thanks for your kind words, CW.

I'm glad you have decided to take this up with your GP. Having therapy abruptly interrupted is quite a blow, especially when it was going well... Fingers crossed things can get back on track ASAP. Although new beginnings can be daunting, they also bring on renewed hope.

Thank you for keeping us up to date.

[Cwideoraefta]

By way of update, I saw my GP and he has given me a referral to a psych not that far away from me.

I need to make an appointment so will be doing so tomorrow (Monday).

Thank you all for your interest and kindnesses.

[blondguy]

Hey CW, excuse the time lag..but thankyou for posting back 🙂

Its great that you feel welcome...always good to hear a compliment...

Just popping in and seeing how are traveling after your appointment...I hope you are doing reasonably okay..

Paul x

[geoff]

hi CW, what you have told us is terrible and goes beyond the boundaries of any professional.
I'm not sure whether you have searched for an answer with google , but when I typed 'where to get help for rape under hypnosis in australia' there were many sites for you to look at, but please let us know how you get on because this has to be resolved. Geoff. x