On ESA wrag, cant attend counselling app

Hi I am on esa wrag for chronic depression and anxiety among other things, in addition due to my meds I can be very drowsy in the mornings and unable to make early apps. I had been referred for cousnelling some time ago just before my award, I believe at one esa interview my waiting for thsi app was taken into consideration. However my app is so early and far away I'm going to have to call to change it, I'm actually very anxious and not sure I can cope talking about personal things to a stranger. If I didn't continue with counselling, would this have an impact on my ESA? thanks

Hi Scotboy,

I don't think your counselling, or lack of it, would make any difference to this ESA award. However, if you are not having any psychological input, this might count against you when it comes to reassessment.

Ok thanks, I don't really understand it, as the first wrag interview it was mentioned they would give me time as I was on waiting list and trying to get better. So I have only had an interview about each 6 months, I wasn't sure if would be asked to do more wrag activity of some kind even if not well enough if not undergoing therapy.