The comments below were received in June 2024
'My therapist helped me a lot. She helped me to cope with the every day tasks which makes me feel stronger. So thank you so much.'
'I worked with my therapist and I can honestly say that he was amazing. I have had both CBT and counselling several times in the past and it has always been helpful, but these sessions with my therapist surpassed my expectations. I came to the sessions with quite a lot of understanding about what I needed to work on and what I wanted to achieve and he guided me through this and helped me not only with the problem I had identified but underlying problems that I wasn't aware of. I finally feel that I have got to the core of my issues with anxiety and that I can move forward in a positive way. My therapist was understanding and made me feel comfortable talking to him. He sometimes shared his own experiences which I really appreciated and this helped me too. He never rushed me, and let me go through everything i wanted to go through, and he helped me answer any questions I had. He has honestly had such a positive impact on my life and I am extremely grateful to him for that. '
'My therapist is an incredible therapist. He is kind, caring and considerate. He always seemed interested in my many problems and was able to extract connections and themes that I had no idea existed and then deal with those as connected memories of trauma. His insight is amazing. I felt confident that he remembered me as an individual and knew my case in detail each time we spoke. He is knowlegable and explains the theory and the process well. I feel that he genuinely cared about the outcome of my case and encouraged me all the way to reach the outcome I needed. EMDR has had outstanding results for me and I am so glad that I was able to access this. Memories which were previously overtaking my life are now and I now have the confidence I can deal with challenging situations in the future. I am so grateful to my therapist for his help. Thank you! '
' They were wonderful, they were professional, kind and informative. '
'My therapist was very supportive and helpful with all my concerns. And she has advised me on how to recognise when I'm not feeling great and what actions to put in place to help me. I'm pleased to have been assigned her to talk to.'
'I was not sure what I expected, I do however feel that I have made progress and made inroads in to better mental health. For this I am most thankful.'
'My therapist has been fantastic and has helped me so much. Thank you very much. '
'My sessions with my therapist were very helpful. One of my biggest struggles is feeling unheard and alone with no one to talk to. Being able to talk about things with my therapist was not only good for me to just get everything out, but it has given me some personal empowerment when it comes to the people around me. I have slowly started to set boundaries with others, which has been a struggle my entire life. Although I still struggle with my anxiety and depression, I feel this was a big breakthrough. My therapist was always professional and understood my circumstances. When I couldn't attend a session, another appointment would be made immediately. I felt that my sessions were important to her and that, in turn, made them more important to me. I was free to talk about both good and bad times. She would always listen and give me advice and information based on the topic that came up in each session. I felt that she genuinely wanted to support and guide me. I thank my therapist and the wellbeing team for the service and support I have received. '
'I found the sessions with my therapist to be helpful and thought provoking. Having other people also involved was beneficial as we understood each others problems and this helped us to reflect on our own issues. She was always professional but also kind and a good listener. She knew a lot about OCD and because of this her advice and understanding was very helpful.'
'My therapist always listened to me and quickly understood my problems. The programme and strategies that I have learnt have really helped me to understand my problems and have given me the tools to help me work on the issues that I had been having.I feel that I now have some skills to help me deal with similar issues that could possibly come up in the future, and also strategies to help me recognise problems before they get unmanageable.'
'Amazing, very impressed with the process and the coach.'
'My therapist was very good showing great empathy and not rushing.'
'I feel like I've learnt a lot about myself and how my thoughts & body reacts to certain things. My therapist has helped me understand why I have my panic and anxiety attacks which has begun to change my thought process. It's not going to be a quick turn around but with the tools and materials I have learnt with my therapist I feel like I can slowly start gaining control of my life again and not ignoring my negative thoughts. Highly rated sessions & I really hope I don't need to come back (in a good way) '
'My therapist has been THE best therapist I have met. Her help has made me understand the underlying issues I have and need to work on and helped settle my mind on finding some peace in my noisy head. I shall continue to use the tools she has provided to help with the next chapter in my life. I could not be more thankful. '
'My therapist was a wonderful therapist and our sessions together were incredibly beneficial.'
'The care and advice I have received has been outstanding. I feel well listened to and empowered. I have lots of tools I have used and can continue to use beyond therapy. Sessions. Each appointment was challenging but carried out with such care that I felt looked after and willing to give everything a go. I can't say thank you enough. '
'Very helpful and thought provoking- equipped me with techniques to help live my life with much more confidence.'
'My therapist was very friendly and understanding.'
'My therapist was excellent in guiding me through my trauma processing phase and supporting me at my worst times. Through the processing of my trauma I can now see the shift in my personal perspective from where I was at the begging compared to now. I am ever so thankful for his help and for this free service. Thank you all!'
'I can't sing my therapist's praises high enough. Made me feel comfortable from session 1 .'
'This has been a life transforming experience for me. The difference I feel right now from when I started is remarkable. Yes, I still get some down moments now and then, but I've been given the tools to be able to recognise those moments and come out them much quicker. My therapist has been brilliant, always patient with me throughout this journey. I always looked forward to our sessions because I was confident there will be zero judgement from her, and I will be listened to. She created a safe space for me that I don't get even with close family members. I'm very grateful to the support and care provided by my therapist and the Bedfordshire mental health and well being service in general. Thank you!!'
'This therapy has helped me find my voice through relating to past and present issues in my life. I have more understanding of my condition and feel that using the tools given me in the sessions will aid my future recovery. I'm aware that I might have other mental health disorders but I now have the courage and interest in exploring other healing techniques. Overall I have a experienced pockets of interest in everyday life. Things are not as bad as they were. I was able to offer help to a family member over the past month and I really surprised myself in my ability to respond positively. My thanks to all concerned for this help received.'
' My therapist was really really helpful. I have had things going on in my mind for 20 years He is the first person I have had to talk to. It has helped me greatly. Still having little moments over my dad's death but I am so much better than I was before his help. I will get there Thank you .'
'My experience has been great! Although difficult at times I have felt very supported by my therapist and having a good relationship with him has been vital for my recovery!'
'I will never be able to thank my therapist enough for how he has helped me. I don't feel like the same woman I was when I walked into his office let alone made my first call for a referral. He has given me skills for coping and managing myself that I hope to keep for a lifetime and I'm so grateful for all I've learnt. I hope this state of mind lasts a lifetime. Thank you so much.'
'My therapist was exceptional in every way. She was kind, understanding, clear and warm. It was easy to open up in our OCD group, as she led the group well and made sure everyone had their time and felt supported. I'm sad that the group is over, as it was so helpful and it has quite literally changed my life and how I think. Highly recommend to anyone who is having difficulties with their mental health, especially with OCD. The education I've received has helped me massively over the eight sessions of therapy.'