- CBT sometimes requires more than 10 sessions per calendar year, the maximum number covered by Medicare rebate. At this point, people wanting to continue therapy will probably need to pay full fees, unless their private health insurance covers part of the fee.
- To gain access to the Medicare rebate, the person needs to first make an appointment with their GP to get a referral.
- Some people find it emotionally demanding/distressing to talk about thoughts, feelings or experiences.
- You may be asked to complete home-based practice tasks between therapy sessions, which requires commitment and motivation.
- If there are broader issues (e.g. family conflict, workplace stresses), other therapies may be more helpful.
- Not everyone likes the structure of CBT.
- The one-on-one format means you don’t have direct support from other people who have BPII (peer support).
- It may take time to find a psychologist whom you feel is a good match and ‘right’ for you. You might have to meet with a couple of psychologists before finding one you want to work with.
