You might have to get really assertive in order to be able to make them shut up and hear you. My field is like that and it drives me nuts at times.

I don't understand the NHS. Therapy is an important part of ensuring lasting change and avoiding triggers of mental illness. It also helps with med compliance. Making you wait so long for therapy seems like they are just begging for people to relapse and make their conditions worse. Of course the US system is so expensive the same things happen over here.... I am fortunate to have insurance that doesn't mess with me too much.