Psycho-dynamic or CBT?

I have been without therapy for 6 months now since I opted to quit group therapy for PD (personality disorder) after finding it inapplicable to my symptoms, most likely as I didn't have PD in the first place but was referred there regardless.

I have been trying to get a referral ever since for individual therapy that is more suitable for my needs.

I saw a psychiatrist last year who recommended CBT for my anxiety disorder but my referral has been turned down, based on the opinion that it will not be of use as my issues (apparently) originated from childhood.

Now I have the option of appealing against this decision or getting referred to psycho-dynamic therapy instead, which has been put forward to me as another good option.

I have already done 4.5 years in counseling, which in spite not knowing the approach of the therapists, I would guess as being psycho-dynamic based on what I have read. I then did a 6 month stint in group therapy, which was psycho-dynamic.

Throughout this time, I would be lying if I said I didn't make any progress. I had massive realizations and gradually became more aware of my own emotions after spending a lifetime disowning and detaching from them. However, do I feel any better for it? Not at all. I still have my anxiety disorder and depression, and don't feel I can bear these moods any better than before either.

Being referred for CBT raised my hopes of recovery again after seeing no improvements in my mood with psycho-dynamic therapy.

I just wanted opinions.

Does my experience of psycho-dynamic therapy sound like a case of failed therapy?

How do you work out which approach is right for you?

Thanks
OC

ETA- Just to fill you in on my reasons for therapy, I have a history of attachment issues, part of which continues to negatively impact my life in the present. I find it difficult to form relationships with others and have a long list of attachment (obsession even? ) with authority figures dating back to childhood. I have no doubt that this, at least in part, contributes to my depression and anxiety. However, I also have generalized and social anxiety disorder, aspects of which appear completely unrelated - i.e. crowds, noise and restaurants etc., and worrying incessantly about the safety of myself or family members, car accidents, natural disasters, climate change etc.

You have a personality disorder? I am going to burst your bubble here....

CBT should be helpful but I am surprised it was recommended to you. You see, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is used for issues like Mood Disorders.

DBT (DIALECTICAL Behaviour Therapy) has been designed specifically for PD's.

I think the OP's point was that they don't have a personality disorder.