Mole screening and anxiety

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Hi I am new to this site so I apologise in advance if I make any mistakes!! I was also not sure where to post this as although initially I had treatment 10 years ago I am still having issues.

About 10 years ago I had a BCC removed from the side of my nose, last year used Efudex for an AK on cheek and a month ago used the cream again for a Bowens lesion on my lower leg. I was not too bad 10 years ago but am now petrified about every mole on my body/face and also any new marks etc. Recently I had a spot on my nose and convinced myself it was a BCC and then a mark appeared on my upper chest which was caused by my apron rubbing!! (don’t laugh Laughing ) and again I was dead and buried ! Anyway as you can see I am seriously anxious - I have a counselling appointment booked for next week and I was wondering if I should also pay for a private mole screening appointment as my GP (who is a dermatologist) said that they do not do this on the NHS. Has anyone had one and how often ? Because of my anxiety I am aware of the fact that I feel the need to keep checking and checking and just need some sensible advice on how to manage my skin and my anxiety. Sorry for the ramble I clearly just need someone to talk to x