The green room
Where readers compare notes: what a session was actually like, how a referral came through or failed to, and whether a claim someone has heard stands up. One house rule shapes the whole board, and it is that a number gets asked for its source. Miriam and Rhian moderate, from two different positions. Threads lock themselves once 60 days pass with no reply, and stay readable.
Finding a session
Getting to a therapist or a group: referrals, waiting, private fees, and what is available where you live.- Is a music therapist different from the lady who does the singalong at Dad's home? 4 replies · last by Yusuf A., Feb 24, 2026
- GP said "arts on prescription" and then nobody rang. How do you actually get on one of these? 5 replies · last by stillpainting62, Jan 19, 2026
When it is for someone else
Arranging, watching and worrying on behalf of a parent, a partner or a child.- Mum sings every word of hymns but can't tell me her address. Is there something in this or is it a party trick? 5 replies · last by Marion K., Nov 20, 2025
Does it actually work?
Claims, figures and where they come from. Bring a number, expect to be asked for its source.- Dance for Parkinson's genuinely helped my balance and I'm annoyed it took four years for anyone to mention it 4 replies · last by two_left_feet_dave, Jul 20, 2026
- Everyone quotes "37% fewer GP visits". Where does that number actually come from? 5 replies · last by Yusuf A., Jul 16, 2026
- £60 an hour for art therapy for anxiety. Is that worth it when the research seems thin? 5 replies · last by mikeatthepiano, Apr 13, 2026