I was in crisis when I self referred, and have a psychodynamic therapist. I am a carer and was struggling with SI. My T has given me the opportunity to offload thoughts/ feelings that were unbearable; a considerable number of insights from past events; a better understanding of some of my behaviours; the support to leave a job and develop my career in a different way and a good rapport that makes it easier for me to discuss a range of issues. I have no family, few close friends and no partner, so the relationship is an important and useful one for me.