The symptoms you have could be a mixture of post-trauma and other influences from your neglectful and abusive family. Effective therapy would sort out what is what, then address the root causes of your problems.
I agree with bobbi — don't give second chances to anyone who doesn't really listen to you. Make sure your GP understands in no uncertain terms that you need help and you're not getting it. You are entitled to help from any NHS Trust of your choice, not just the one where your GP happens to be, so if your local CMHT is poor, think about others you could get to.
True, most GPs know nothing about therapy, though some are OK and some are mental health specialists. There's no need to tell your whole story to your GP. Some people have to change their GP in order to get help, and some have to make formal complaints.
Most therapy in the NHS is CBT, but the name of the therapy does not matter so much as having a therapist who really understands your situation.
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