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Ernestina's path to healing - trauma-focused CBT in Tema
After bullying at school, Ernestina has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $350.
🇬🇭 Tema, Greater Accra, GhanaPosted Oct 1, 2026638 views
After bullying at school, Ernestina has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred her to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Tema cost $15 each.
Ernestina has been honest with her employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support.
Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Ernestina could afford. The therapist recommends 24 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference.
Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Ernestina, and we're grateful for your kindness without judgment.
Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable.
Where the $350 goes:
• 24 therapy sessions: $290
• Psychiatric assessment: $35
• Workbook and resources: $25
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Araba
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- Mim Bithi Hossain 🇧🇩 · $20 · 3h ago
“Praying for you. Thought of Ernestina all day after reading this. - Gazipur”
- Zalak J. Kale 🇮🇳 · $50 · 3h ago
- Carolina T. Ochoa 🇦🇷 · $50 · 3h ago
- Hamisi Bakari 🇰🇪 · $101 · 3h ago
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20 · 3h ago
“Thought of Ernestina all day after reading this. - Orlando”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ernestina?
Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Busan this morning. Blessings
Praying for you, Araba. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!