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Brian's path to healing - weekly cognitive behavioral therapy in Wollongong

Brian is working through years of caregiving and needs help paying for 10 sessions with a licensed counselor.

🇦🇺 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia4,242 views
Ellie Schultz
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Wollongong
After years of caregiving, Brian has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred him to weekly cognitive behavioral therapy, but the public waiting list is 9 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Wollongong cost $90 each. Brian has been honest with his employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Brian could afford. The therapist recommends 10 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Brian, and we're grateful for your kindness without judgment. The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record. Where the $2,650 goes: • 10 therapy sessions: $2,300 • Psychiatric assessment: $310 • Workbook and resources: $40 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Ellie

  1. Small update. $1,413 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Wollongong: I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 18% thanks to 16 of you. I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Kamil Artur Witkowski

    Sending love, Ellie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Pasig donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Pasig.

    • Vera Nina Nikitin

      wishing you peace, Ellie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Thắng Thành Ho

        Stay strong, Ellie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Cairo.

        • Khadija Lina KhouryPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts, Ellie. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Lagos but we're thinking of you. God bless

          • Evans Hamisi MwakyusaPhoto verified

            Sending good thoughts, Ellie. Gave what I could, wish it was more

            • Nova Duran

              Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

              • Adam Wieczorek

                Stay strong, Ellie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                • David MbwamboPhoto verified

                  hang in there, Ellie. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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