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Idrissa's path to healing - EMDR therapy in Paris

After burnout at work, Idrissa has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,100.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France1,149 views
Idrissa Samba Thiam
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Paris
After burnout at work, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to EMDR therapy, but the public waiting list is 8 months, and private sessions at the Paris Counselling Collective cost $100 each. I have been honest with my employer and taken some time off, but I can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions I could afford. My therapist recommends 12 weekly sessions, and I know that consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part, and I'm 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 $1,100 goes: • 12 therapy sessions: $860 • Psychiatric assessment: $220 • Workbook and resources: $20 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Idrissa
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Idrissa

  1. Small update. $238 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Paris: we've started the first stage. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Idrissa

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  • Apio Aisha AthumaniQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Idrissa.

    • Idrissa Samba ThiamOwnerAnswer

      12 therapy sessions is $860 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Rosa T. Cortés

    Sending love, Idrissa. Hope you get there. All the best

    • Ivy C. MorenoQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Idrissa?

      • Tejas L. Bhosale

        Sending good thoughts, Idrissa. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

        • Isla Cohen

          so sorry you're going through this, Idrissa. Hope the doctors have good news. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

          • Divina N. Flores

            Wishing you peace, Idrissa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 15 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Tijuana.

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