In the second of our features on older people鈥檚 experiences of therapy, we meet聽Sheila, who says she has become happier and more confident following counselling.
The 74-year-old聽had been in a low mood for around six months, making her feel that her life was 鈥渁lmost unbearable鈥�.
Sheila turned to Lifelink after being advised to see a counsellor by her GP and further encouraged by the positive recommendation of a friend.
鈥淚n general, I am a much happier person,鈥� she tells us in an audio interview. 鈥淚 have got more confidence in myself.
鈥淚 just feel I should have done it sooner. I thought 鈥業 don鈥檛 need help, I don鈥檛 really want to get help鈥�, but I bit the bullet and it is much better now.鈥�
Hear our interview with Sheila.
And watch our first feature on older people's experiences of therapy, an , 61, and Lifelink鈥檚 chief executive Jacqui Taylor.
If you'd like to speak to a 鲍鱼视频counsellor or psychotherapist, see How to find a therapist.
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