The comments below were received in March 2024
"Thank you. The tools I can now use are really helpful in tackling my OCD"
"It was empowering. Some techniques were daunting and confrontational but worth it because I can now face my giants and take responsibility and accountability to problem solving, manage and control my emotions. I'm now ever conscious of breaking the anxiety cycles, behaviour activation by my goals not by my feelings and now able to check and control my worries and be wary of lapse or relapse"
"I found that seeing others with similar situations more understandable in what I'm experiencing. Due to my long term health issues, mental health, and the passing of my father the depression, and dark places have overwhelmed me. In such a way that I had to reach out to my doctor. I had the support of the crisis team which is how I came to your services and support team. Sometimes when I'm going through difficult episodes and the stress I see things in a totally negative way. I feel as though i can't deal with issues myself. I would like ongoing support to help me."
"I have had diabetes for 55 years and hated it, but pretended that all was fine. My life changed last year and I was given the opportunity to address my issues. It was hard work, emotionally hitting sensitive subjects from my past and undertaking significant commitment to logging my blood sugar levels, when I take my insulin and with this I have achieved so much. I would like to give my therapist the highest praise for listening, asking questions and encouraging me to do this for myself. Would recommend this service."
"My therapist has been wonderful. She has listened attentively and has always been able to adapt her suggestions to meet my physical limitations. My disability makes any kind of CBT very challenging but she has given me a space to be honest and express myself freely which has been very valuable to me. There is no miracle that can come from talking therapy in my position but these sessions have helped me to refocus on the small wins in any given day rather that the overall negativity of my condition. I am extremely grateful for the time and dedication my therapist has committed to my well being."
"Great service providing useful tools for the future and a great facilitator who tailored sessions to the groups needs. Thanks."
"This was the first ever therapy/group session I've ever attended and I have to say that my therapist was amazing , he was encouraging , supportive and made me feel like my feelings mattered , as a group I feel we all supported and advised eachother on different things and he would enable different approaches and presented new ways of coping and understanding how our minds work. I can say I would not change a single thing about the sessions , they were respectful , supportive and all of my concerns were always addressed. Breaks were always encouraged but at times we didn't feel like we needed them because we were all so invested in helping each other. Thank you for everything "
"I have been aided in my healing with the various tools I have been given and have or am in the process of making these habits a part of my daily life. Thank you "
"My therapist was excellent!!! She had a really good understanding of my condition and helped me work on the issues at my pace. I didnt feel judged in any way and this really helped me to feel comfortable to make the most of the sessions. Before I started I was somewhat cynical about the likelihood the sessions could make a real impact but I was wrong. I feel like I have made significant strides forward. Thank you so much! "
"The service is very thorough and well presented. I felt at ease talking to someone who was willing to listen and support in all ways. Nothing was to much and helping me with different coping skills has put me in a better place. Thank you for all the help and support during my difficult times."
"My therapist is a credit to your service. She provided a good depth of material to review after listening and reflecting on what i was saying in a non judgement way. She created a safe space for me to disclose the hardest experiences of my life and gave me the freedom to express and become attuned with my suppressed feelings. I leave therapy not cured but in a better position/with a better thought process than when i first attended. Thank you"
"I felt warmth from my therapist, and felt massive confidence in my therapists ability to help me. I could really trust my therapist. Always been listened to here, and given good specific advise and never felt uncomfortable and always felt I could open up in my sessions. I'm not an open person usually, but felt I could be with you in the sessions and that has made me feel so much better."
"I've found the online psychotherapy sessions to be beneficial and supportive. Overall, my experience has been positive and enriching."
"My therapist was absolutely fantastic. Her coping techniques have helped me no end. She has given me lots of help and guidance so that going forward I can manage my PTSD, stress and anxiety much better. She has been brilliant and even though I'm at a point where I do not need anymore treatment I will miss our weekly chats. She is most definitely an asset and she should be commended for her brilliance. "
"My therapist was wonderful - I felt heard and taken seriously, and she gave me new ideas and tools to help manage my health anxiety. She has made a big difference to my life!"
"I cannot thank my therapist enough, she was brilliant . An active listener and made me feel 'normal' and valid. "
"I have completed 12 sessions with my therapist. When I started my therapy i was in such a dark and lonely space, and had tried so many different therapies without any success. I was very nervous to start my sessions and was unsure if they would work. My therapist was so kind and professional, never judging and always listening and guiding me though the process. He was able to help me process my traumas which had been haunting me and holding me back for over 8 years. He has given me the tools to further process and support my every day life, helping me to open my world up again and to be able to venture outside on my own once again. I no longer start my day with high anxiety and uncontrollable worries, now i wake up and feel a sense of freedom and brightness and excitement for what i will do in the day. I never thought i would be able to get excited again or be able to look towards the future, I thought i would always have severe PTSD and anxiety. I am so thankful for my therapist and his ability to show compassion, kindness, professionalism and enough confidence in himself and his knowledge to help me feel safe enough to open up and process my past. I have always found it extremely hard to talk about myself or my past in fear of upsetting or inflicting my painful memories onto others. I am now looking forward to what my future holds and will always be very thankful to my therapist and his patience with me. "
"Having been through group therapy then onto individual therapy I can honestly say that the help I have received has been brilliant. Part of that is because I was open and honest going in and willing to learn and adapt. But because of that I have been able to do the most with the tools taught to me by my therapist and become my own therapist it has been a life changing experience "
"My therapist has helped make me more positive for the future after this zoom course. I'm still finding it hard to come to terms with my disabilities but the 6 sessions i attended to help me to concentrate on positive thinking and being in this group i got some inspiration going forward. Thank you."
"The experience was eye opening and allowed me to confront and reflect on many situations that I've been through. I was able to find solutions to situations and learnt more about myself and to be more positive "
"I am so very glad I was matched with my therapist. She helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life and although therapy at times was extremely hard it has really helped me to start coming to terms with my trauma. I will always be grateful to her for helping me at my most vulnerable. Anyone who is matched with her is very lucky to have such a considerate, understanding and thoughtful therapist."