Saw her tonight and it helped so much. She had some new ideas for me to try to build self esteem / confidence. I know they will be hard, as so many of them conflict with "old messages" from childhood, but I can see they will help. Then I saw my GP which was also useful, especially when he said not to worry about getting to the end of this set of sessions with Ruth (the hospital recommended 10) as he will fill out another referral if I need more sessions. That was such a relief. It makes me feel that I can use these sessions freely, without worry about an end date. So I have come home feeling positive (and exhausted!).
Now I just have to get through this week and the second of my parents' evenings, and then it will be half term - a whole week with NO TEACHING!!!!

Thanks for being here for me.

Caroline