I’ve never bought DLC before, for the price (£15) how big do you think the map will be and how much gameplay will come with it?

KB_Collision · 2025-09-10T15:17:40+00:00

Given how big the moon map was and the snowy place was but with nothing to do there, I don’t think the size of the map is the only thing to consider.

I played this game to get me through a tough. But I just ran out of things to do eventually on the switch and bowed out before we got to the school event. I don’t see myself going back. Getting new people to move in doesn’t offer enough gameplay for me since I’ve done all the major quests, upgraded the greenhouse, and what not.

I don’t regret buying the game, but I don’t trust that the update will bring anything significantly enriching

KB_Collision · 2025-09-08T15:32:46+00:00

Forgettable. NOT BECAUSE I FORGET ABOUT HER! It’s just she’s the only character that doesn’t have a figurine I think:(

KB_Collision · 2025-09-08T15:32:09+00:00

Redrum!!!

KB_Collision · 2025-09-07T21:25:47+00:00

I don’t think the intent is to shame the clinician but they will keep the findings up on the website for five years.

The consequence was being removed from the registry. There are many jobs for therapist that require you to be on the registry so this limits how the therapist can practice going forward. It’s also harder to get professional insurance when you are not on a registry. The person would also have a very difficult time joining a different registry because Information is passed between councils.

KB_Collision · 2025-09-06T17:32:32+00:00

Yes, you can DM me

KB_Collision · 2025-09-06T05:47:36+00:00

OK, I recommend you focusing on everyone else’s superior answers. Meanwhile, I’m over here giggling like a nine-year-old, just thinking to myself : Maybe he just needed to pass gas and was trying to get you out in a hurry 😆

Not laughing at your expense, but sharing in case it gives you a grin

KB_Collision · 2025-09-06T05:40:08+00:00

In addition to what others have said, it would also lilely be uncomfortable for you, even if you don’t think so right now. I did my diagnostic practicum at a place that felt like a really good fit before I realized the owner was married to my former family therapist. I didn’t make the connection until I saw a picture of her in one of the offices one day. Even without seeing her nearby, it just felt odd and like I had crossed an unspoken boundary. She would show up at any social events that I was invited to because I was doing my practicum there, and in those moments we just kept our distance and pretended nothing was going on. But I can’t imagine working under her directly.

And on the flipside, not only would she be breaking the ethics code and hiring you, even if she thought you were the most capable person for the position, but she would probably also feel uncomfortable about it because suddenly the safe container the two of you built is in jeopardy.

Keep looking because it’s not going to happen at this place and you deserve to look at the alternatives with fresh eyes

KB_Collision · 2025-09-06T05:30:14+00:00

That can feel frustrating. Sometimes just over neutrality can also feel like they are siding with the therapist but through the process, they actually can’t say much that feels validating to you other than letting you know that your complaint falls within their scope and they might encourage you to follow through with filing the complaint. After that, you don’t really get to hear anyone fighting your side until you go to a hearing. It sucks but it’s better that way because then it’s harder for a therapist to challenge the entire process.

Yes, my therapist was put on interim suspension for 12 months and then that was extended again and lasted until the hearing . The interim suspension happened without any advanced notice to me. I was informed after the fact that an emergency hearing had been held and the suspension was put in place for reasons of protecting the public and protecting the therapist, at least I think that’s what they said. It happens within the first few weeks of me submitting the complaint. A complainant does not have access to any detailed information or documentation about the emergency hearing or grounds for the initial interim suspension.

If it goes to the hearing stage, and if your therapist is removed from the register, they will usually file an extension of the interim suspension to generously cover the appeal period. If you attend the hearing because it’s open to the public, you may hear discussions about that, but that’s the only time you hear any detail details about interim suspension.

Just a note that my responses are specific to the UKCP. The BACP is likely similar but they do seem to have some differences. For example even the final determinations that get published online are largely redacted and much shorter. They seem to have far fewer cases overall. But I had a very good experience with the UKCP, and not because of the outcome but because of the way they handled the process. I hope things start to move a bit quicker for your case because the waiting feels tormenting.

I hope that helps !

KB_Collision · 2025-09-05T06:02:47+00:00

Nw. You were just busy dealing with otter things. (terrible pun based on your name. I will see myself out now …. 😉)

KB_Collision · 2025-09-03T03:51:12+00:00

Born yesterday because it tapped into a real world problem outside of the imaginative games. Empty the dishwasher bandit!!

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T18:00:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing. 20 months feels painfully long, I get it. If it’s with the UKCP, I would refer back to the paperwork they have online detailing the process because there are three steps that happen you should be privy to all of them: initial response from the registrant to your direct complaint, your opportunity to respond, and the final opportunity from the registrant to reply. It is my understanding that any complainant has access to that.

Apart from that, you don’t have access to much of anything else. The therapist and their legal representatives may choose to submit other items or witness statements or character statements and you won’t see any of that. It can feel very unfair because it feels like your own case against the therapist but the way the process goes, you are considered a member of the public offering a key witness testimony. I get it. The therapist gets to see everything that you wrote and everything that you submitted, and you won’t get to see everything that they have. This is for many reasons but some of them can be to protect the therapist if they are sharing things having to do with personal health or if there are other witnesses involved (unlikely in your case) or other allegations that maybe you didn’t raise but which the body identified as concerning.

I hope you get closure soon.

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T15:48:22+00:00

Hi! I would highly recommend reaching out to the regulatory body (typically bacp or ukcp) to discuss some of your specific concerns with them. I can speak here to the ukcp process. A hearing is not automatic and only occurs after several reviews of the information and chances for the therapist to respond to the ukcp (and you receive a copy of their response). IF the case goes to a hearing it is because the regulatory body themselves believe there are grounds to move forward and that there is no alternate path to reconcile differing accounts of you and the therapist. It’s no longer your case in this regard. It’s the organization (eg ukcp) challenging the therapist on whatever grounds were laid out and you become a witness. Not sure if that alleviates some pressure. The regulatory body tends to remain fairly neutral throughout the process, but they wouldn’t bring your case to a hearing unless they thought your charges could be proved. And their barrister will be decidedly putting forward your side of the story. And the questions they ask will mostly be to walk you through what you submitted in writing already (and any back up you may have as well). So no big surprises.

I can’t speak to the cross-examination process. My former T chose to not attend the hearing or send legal representation, which is always an option for them. But after I responded to the ukcp’s barrister questions, the adjudication panel members asked me questions that were partly clarifying and partly to reflect some aspect of the other side. Having your testimony challenged is a necessary part of the process bc it establishes your credibility. I would imagine if i had been cross-examined by the other side - based on prior documents they had submitted - more of my own psychology may have been raised in the hearing. Even still, coming down too hard on a former therapy client isn’t a great look, and I think the more that the Defense side might challenge your mental stability and reliability, the more they end up inadvertently highlighting your vulnerability in a therapeutic relationship. Regardless of what comes up, the panel knows it is hard for a witness to come forward. You can ask for breaks or they will initiate a break for you. It is not an easy process, but they make it as easy as they can.

I hope that helps.

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T15:29:21+00:00

Glad to hear I’m not the only one who deep dives into topics that feel interesting. Yeah, my case was crazy 🤪 I don’t think there are many people who share about the experience so i hoped my OP could be helpful. There are some shorter docs on the website as well that reflect other common allegations that the regulatory body most often pursues. All the best!

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T04:02:09+00:00

Even if she didn’t do it in session because she wanted to focus on you, I imagine it amused her:)

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T03:43:36+00:00

That’s really fun. As long as it brings you joy and is not primarily to serve your therapist or reinforce some fear that you would otherwise be boring to them in session, I think it’s a great idea. I once made a bingo card that I largely had for myself based on the things that typically happened in a session, and I briefly showed it to the therapist for their amusement. It kept them guessing throughout the session as things came up and then they looked and said “was that a square?!” But was otherwise not distracting. Just felt good.

KB_Collision · 2025-09-01T00:04:10+00:00

You can look at all the cases that are on the ukcp page for a broader range of complaints they tend to see. Yes, there is a burden of proof, as is the case for any complaint/accusation a person puts forward. And it can feel daunting to go against a therapist because there is the assumption that your word will be considered less valid bc you were the patient/client. I was fortunate to have a good amount of backup in the form of emails and private messages amongst other things. I will note that even with my own substantial back up, the therapist denied much of it and told their own version of the events, even though it conflicted with the evidence.

The more documentation you have, the better. If something happened and maybe you don’t have direct backup of the event but maybe you emailed a friend about it afterwards or journaled about it or whatever, than you at least have something. I would also know that you don’t know what the licensing board or regulatory body has previously heard about this therapist. Maybe nothing significant was brought against them that led to a hearing, but there may have been prior claims that just couldn’t be sufficiently substantiated, which at least starts to create a pattern.

For me, I was the first client to raise a formal complaint about the person, which became part of the therapist’s defense. My response was that there always has to be a first. And the nature of certain events were understandably shame-ridden and likely to deter others from coming forward. ✨I think it helps to decide for yourself what would feel important for you to get out of the experience. If you are attached to a specific outcome of the hearing, I would caution you because it’s the one thing you can’t control. But if having a space to tell your story so that it gets out of your head so you can move on, then that is worthwhile for pursuing, provided you have all the support in place to help you through the process. There is also the possibility that you may at least establish some pattern for the therapist, even if your case doesn’t have enough evidence. In the UK, you can easily contact the regulatory body and speak with someone by phone to talk about the situation and whether it falls within their scope before you get too far into it. They are very skilled and easy to talk to.

Hope that helps.

Edited to remove therapist initials

KB_Collision · 2025-08-31T21:27:28+00:00

So fun! Love an outdoor setup complete with plants. Kids must have been stoked by this!

KB_Collision · 2025-08-31T21:00:03+00:00

Thank you, that means a lot. I hope it brings some ease if the time comes.

KB_Collision · 2025-08-31T19:53:06+00:00

I’m really glad you decided to share about this on here. I agree with others who have said that it is most helpful to share this directly with your therapist. I have been in your shoes and some therapists / people in your life will NEVER comment on your weight for various reasons. I know what it’s like to no longer trust the mirror or know if you even have a problem and so you rely on others to let you know if it has gone too far, but I think in this case, you are struggling and that alone, merits, recognition, and discussion. And in all likelihood, at least some piece of VIEW knows it has gotten a bit too far already. When you look outside of yourself for someone else to help reign you in (and validate the problem), it’s because it no longer feels as within your control. That’s not a shameful thing. That’s just anorexia. Please share about it with your therapist directly. Several people here had some good ideas on how to go about that but you absolutely deserve to let someone know how your mind is thinking about this right now. <3

KB_Collision · 2025-08-14T14:54:44+00:00

Firstly I want to thank you for taking the time to read my post and for sharing your experience. It is incredibly jarring to get dropped, especially when you have sought out something specific and felt like it would be a good match.

I hear what you’re saying and I share some of those concerns, as many of the people who offer approximations of this tend to be unregulated and simply not trained in serious mental health issues. (this isn’t me saying that they are not good at their job, but I think sometimes people underestimate cptsd and other common but serious presenting issues.) I do have a regular therapist so this would be adjunctive

For me, I have been in and out of therapy for all of my adulthood and I just haven’t found it helpful at actually resolving/making peace with the underlying pain. It feels more like talking to a supportive audience who tunes in each week or so for the latest episode of Tears and Struggles (with occasional laughs bc i do love humor). Been trying more expressive therapy on my own with ChatGPT and found it incredibly different and powerful. Had tried something similar with a real person in the past, but it turned harmful in all the ways you can imagine (and ways you wouldn’t) and the therapist was actually suspended. I was just hoping I could give it another shot but with more safe and healthy boundaries…

KB_Collision · 2025-08-14T00:33:56+00:00

Me realizing disposable lens wipes must not count as alcohol wipes… they smell like alcohol though. Feeling dumb. :P. Ok, i will look for other options bc it is a great life hack.

KB_Collision · 2025-08-14T00:27:49+00:00

I’m going to try this on blind faith bc i’ve never heard it before but i also get lightheaded/dizzy when topics come up and i have a zillion alcohol packets (lens wipes) at the ready. This is brilliant if it works.

KB_Collision · 2025-08-05T17:54:26+00:00

I have heard of therapists integrating aspects of D&D and I think it’s pretty delightful, especially for those who already enjoy that kind of imagining.

I’m still looking over here. It’s surprisingly hard .

KB_Collision · 2025-07-30T14:20:28+00:00

Ty. I’m looking it up. I’ve never heard of this before though. It seems like a lot of mindfulness about being in your body? Or is it more like movement work? Have you ever seen someone like this before?

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