Firstly I should say, I'm not sure what I have is PTSD (I can't diagnose myself), however I feel I may have symptoms similar to it after a failed relationship, that was left with unfinished business, baggage and unnecessary bad feelings and abuse from a friend (she had BPD, but it still does not make it right).

I was wondering, has anyone gone to a private counselor? Particularly in the UK? I don't want to go back through the NHS and I feel a more direct life coaching may be what I need/someone I can really talk to at length about some of these more embedded issues. I saw a therapist on the NHS before for depresssion, we did CBT, she was wonderful but we didn't have many sessions together.

I am trying to gauge if it will be worth the time/money. Be good to hear other people's experiences. Thanks!