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Therapy fund for Autumn: 16 sessions with a licensed counselor
After a long hospital stay, Autumn has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $2,350.
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After a long hospital stay, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 6 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Sydney cost $130 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 16 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.
Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• 16 therapy sessions: $2,100
• Psychiatric assessment: $220
• Workbook and resources: $30
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Autumn
We're at 29% thanks to 18 of you. the plan for 16 therapy sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.
- Patrick Alexandre Guyot 🇫🇷 · $57.50
- Teresa D. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thought of Autumn all day after reading this. - New York”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Alice R. Lane 🇬🇧 · $25
- Luke H. Navarro 🇺🇸 · $25
- Gilbert Ocampo 🇵🇭 · $25
- Neha A. Pandya 🇮🇳 · $75
- Deepak C. Bansal 🇮🇳 · $11.50
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Autumn all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
- Saad Zeeshan Qureshi 🇵🇰 · $20
- Nour Ghada Radwan 🇲🇦 · $20
- Gonzalo D. Gómez 🇲🇽 · $10
“Praying for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Monterrey”
- Aisha Zawadi Athumani 🇰🇪 · $25
“Thought of Autumn all day after reading this. - Nairobi”
- Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $500
“Keep your head up. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Istanbul”
- Naledi M. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $50
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $50
- Brian G. Andrews 🇬🇧 · $20
- Githinji Njoroge Urassa 🇹🇿 · $5
- Rowena M. Andrada 🇨🇦 · $15
- Josefina L. Ocampo 🇵🇭 · $50
- Wangari Eunice Mollel 🇰🇪 · $37
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hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thanks for sharing this, Autumn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Sydney
Hope it all works out, Autumn. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
wishing you the best, Autumn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sydney.
Hope it all works out, Autumn. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Ankara this morning. All the best
Wishing you peace. Wishing Autumn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.