Ive had two different types of nhs therapy, the first was face to face, it took a while to get organised and the woman I had was pretty patronising so I don’t know if she helped that much but I did get better…mostly on my own accord.
The latest time I had phone therapy settings with an organising called italk, as im a pretty awkward human especially when talking about private things this was great for me…after my doctor referred me I had an appointment the next week and then one a week for however long you need them. I found it really good and so am no longer having session- don’t need them but am still on their books and they phone every few months to check in on how I am J
About the medication… I was really quite anti any meds so when my doctor suggested I was a bit shocked, I agreed to try them and honestly the best decision I have ever taken! I am currently on propranolol which is a beta blocker, it really helps me with the physical symptoms but doesn’t effect your thoughts if that’s what you’re wary of. They have meant I am now able to go to school everyday and not got shocking attendance anymore