Dr Theodoros Bargiotas 2017-02-24 Person 1 5 0

I was referred this doctor. I was suffering from extreme anxiety as the result of a series of events, some abusive and sexual by nature. There was a common thread between events but I couldn't be sure they were linked, this fed the anxiety. I wanted answers, clarification, closure and some people held to account. To make matters worse I was also recovering from a life threatening illness. I am open and honest by nature and was very happy to discuss what had happened how I felt and my concerns. To begin with he asked questions, I responded and he was happy with my answers but he was like a snake luring me in. Suddenly he began shouting, then he would stop, then start again. There were insults and impertinent questions e.g. perhaps I deserved to be abused. His nurse side-kick sniggered and belittled my every response - part of their tactic. I endured this for an hour at a time over 2/3 sessions. Due this strategy I was never able to give my full story, he just had excerpts in no particular order and the painful stuff was never discussed. I was disgusted with him and the nurse. I came away feeling substantially worse, nothing was achieved, it was a nightmare, waste of time and money. It still makes me feel angry thinking about it. When he offered counselling I refused. So damaging were their vile tactics, all trust was lost. They had to be joking if they thought I could bring myself to trust their counsellors. I was not going to endure more of the same. Instead I used a mobile app called Headspace to reduce my anxiety together with Kalms Lavender tablets.It has largely worked. Their strategy was sick and wrong. They should have listened to me fully, offered help and coping strategies. Instead they acted like a pair of bullies. Let's kick somebody when they are down shall we? Another patient in this situation might be pushed over the edge. Unprofessional! Makes people feel worse!.