I went thru the NHS last summer when I decided that I needed help with my depression. It took 3 months before I even got the evaluation appointment, and because I was suicidal at the time I sought help, the GP put me on oxactin in the meantime. I had the evaluation appointment in late September, but heard nothing for months. In January I went to the GP again, partly because of my shoulder, and to find out what was happening with the therapy thing. My GP was surprised I hadn't heard anything yet, and made a phone call to the psychology dept, and they contacted me about an appointment. It turned out to be another evaluation appointment! I went back to the GP again, and told her that after two evaluations, of which both councilers said I qualified for sessions, (you only get 6 total sessions btw,, after that, you are basically on your own!). She made another phone call, and they scheduled me to see the last counciler I had seen. I have not seen a proper therapist, just councilers. I have actually written off seeking therapy from the NHS now. It's just too messed up to go thru them. If you can afford it, try to see someone on your own. RELATE is quite good, even if they do specialize in couple counseling. Good luck, and try to keep active doing things that keep you spirits up.