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Bedfordshire Talking Therapies has helped many people improve their quality of life by supporting them through their journey to feeling better.

Below is a small sample of feedback from clients who have completed therapy. (Client and therapist names removed for confidentiality reasons).

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The comments below were received in March 2026

'I was very appreciative and nervous about talking to a therapist but once I met him and started talking he made me feel heard and safe, I will always be very grateful to him  Thank you so much I feel I've got my life back. '

'I feel that i have benefitted from  CBT . I found my therapist to be understanding and helpful and he adapted to my needs. I feel more positive now. It was a good experience'

'My therapist is an engaging trainer and empathetic listener. She has helped me to help myself, giving me useful tools to manage my moods both now in the future.'

'My therapist has been, simply amazing the whole way through. At the beginning, I never thought I would feel as well as I do now. At all times he has been professional but in such a way that I look forward to my appointments. Updating him on my life, the hiccups and the positives. I am going to miss talking to him every week, it feels like losing a friend, I must reiterate he has been professional at all times, but its a testament to how good he is at his job. He is wonderful. Thank you for everything.'

'I thought the service provided was of very high quality especially being over a group teams call, I found it was very informative and everyone on the call was able to share their experiences, I did feel at times that we could hold back from answering questions as it wasn't completely personal that you would get in person but otherwise I feel I have learnt some valuable lessons techniques. My therapist was very supportive and she didn't make the subjects too heavy or made anyone to feel singled out.'

'I went through a couple of therapist from Bedfordshire talking therapy-and one has helped me with my trauma. My therapist has made a big difference in me,she has listed ,she spoke-it wasn't one way conversation.i am thankful to her for all her work with me !  She helped to actually see the root of my trauma,she helped to understand and find me.'

'My therapist is very professional and easy to talk to, I felt very comfortable with the treatment'

'Talking and addressing issues I have been experiencing along with advice on how to cope with day to day thoughts has been beneficial to me.'

'She helped me understand the importance of sitting with my emotions, listening to them and going deep where they lead me. This process was essential to step to another level of my psychological needs. If I still need help? I would say yes. Did she helped me to the maximum she could? Definitely.'

'My therapist really helped me to understand my feelings and the feeling of others by using certain methods and a letter to myself in times of need'

'My therapist made me feel at ease and seeing therapist face to face. It was helpful tailored to my pace. She has been kind and thoughtful. Its given me helpful to changes in my approaches. It has been really good and I am talking a lot more and builder closer relationships,'

'Helps with exploring one's senses in relation to home and social environment. Offers opportunities to re think and in my case to look outside the box which I have a habit of doing anyway. I call it sensorial exploration with the caveat of looking for the alternative if there is one and relate that to a perceived risk level either consciously or unconsciously.'

'I have found my sessions really interesting and am keen to sort my lift phobia which has not yet been resolved'

'Loved 121 experience compared to group, i learnt so much about myself and learn some techniques and did a lot of reflection. My therapist was also able to detect my true feelings from tone of voice and body language too. found the whole experience great and would do it again and recommend to others. and during those 8 weeks, other life events happened so it all worked out well. i'm so gratefull to have been able to do this and i'm hopeful and excited to see what the future brings. thank you!!!!!'

'I would like to give praise to my therapist as she has been a great listener, thinker, and pointed me very effectively towards my errors in thinking/feeling, and provided tools to navigate away from this. I feel I have learned powerful techniques to rewire my thinking/feeling positively, thanks to her.'

'Before starting these conversations, i was scared of feeling worse and skeptical if anything could help. i'm so happy to have been wrong. I've felt safe, supported even during difficult recollections, and -slowly- more resilient.'

'I found it really helpful. I think it was difficult being such a private person and struggling with something for so long but I feel I have come a long way'

'My therapist was fantastic and encouraged well and really listened'

'I cannot tell you how much this service has helped me. I have more confidence in myself, my decisions and my feelings. I feel I am able to articulate my feelings better and feel so much happier. I feel so grateful for my therapist and her help. She was incredible and I will remember the help she gave me during a very difficult period. So grateful!'

'Talking to my therapist made me open up and talk about things that had happened in my past that I thought that I had dealt with but I obviously hadn't. My first few sessions made me very emotional and I didn't know why but looking back I was getting everything off my chest which was making me feel so much better in myself. I shall continue to make 'a things to do list' to help me organise my days and I can't thank my therapist enough for helping me get through a very difficult time'

'My therapist helped me so much, she helped me understand my thinking and how to overcome this.'

'I think we explored the emotion behind what i was feeling and now the next steps are to build in techniques to handle and adjust myself and understand what i can do to mitigate the effects that hopefully lead to less stress, anxiety and anger. It was recommended I should attend some Recovery workshops that have a CBT focus.'

'My therapist was amazing. So empathetic and understanding to what was going on with me, she really listened and helped me work through it. She is an absolute credit to the Talking Therapy service.'

'I found the counselling to be really helpful to deal with my issues, my therapist never judged me or belittled me.. He gave me tools I could use to cope with different situations.. I feel it has changed my way of thinking.. I feel more confident and positive because of the sessions. Thank you for your support.'

'My therapist did a very good job. I really appreciate the effort, time and professionalism she put into this'

'My therapist has been amazing. We've worked together to get the goals I needed to help with my anxiety. Treated me with respect, gave me the tools I will use as and when I need them. Thank you.'

'Very helpful and made me feel that I was not the only person that had the feeling or thoughts that had'

'Thank you for all your help. It has been good to get everything off my chest and put boundaries in place and I am now starting to look forward.'

'I came into service not knowing where to start, I felt listened to and heard and now have the tools to try and maintain over all wellbeing and recovery. Thank you.'

'I have learnt a lot and it has made such a big difference, I feel calmer than I have in a long time and my sleep is great.'

'Thank you, i used the techniques to help with my anxiety.'

'The Managing Wellbeing and Long Term Conditions Course was interesting, but not really the course to help my Long Term Condition Fibromyalgia.  Along with stresses of family members and their conditions which are out of my control (severe OCD, and Huntingdons Disease).    Elements of the course were helpful ie, learning about the ABC cycle and pacing.   Personally I think i need to see someone who can help me with gentle exercising to keep me mobile and not cease up due to my mobility weaknesses and pains.'

'I have felt fully supported during the sessions, therapists have given opportunities to share and reflect on our personal experiences.  I understand that my mental health journey will be a long one, but I feel more prepared with some strategies to help me deal with my anxiety as a result of these sessions.'

 

The comments below were received in February 2026

'I have learnt that committing issues to paper has been truly cathartic and enabled me to draw a line under past troubles. Also the work sheets have made me realise that I am not failing in coping with every day life. I feel encouraged to push myself harder to make more of life outside of my home.'

'My therapist has been very supportive always listening and helping me to understand my concerns.'

'Very nice and helpful therapist who gave me lots of information to help me.'

'Very friendly and helpful therapists. They listened and provided support to all those on the course and took time to note who had which issue(s) and provided guidance and support appropriate to them. Please pass on my best regards to the team as the work they do / have done is much appreciated.'

'Our therapist was very good and I am very grateful for the help I have received thankyou.'

'Whilst I am still suffering with chronic insomnia, anxiety and depression and unable to manage worries, I will aim to use the tools given to me in order to get through.'

'The experience with my therapist has been brilliant.  She has drawn things out of me that I didn't even realise were an issue, having taken the rigidity of these away from my daily activities or modified them to suit my lifestyle, I have noticed a huge change in things on a day to day basis.'

'A great help, I have seen improvement already and others have also noticed it'

'My therapist was great and made me feel listened to. Starting off with such a caring approach, and understanding. She helped me understand how to overcome the anxiety and worries I was out of control with. A really lovely person that made me feel like I could open up to her about anything.'

'My therapist was amazing, she is a genius and also a genuinely lovely person. She has changed my life in a way I didn't believe was possible..she also has the patience of a saint!  Thank you, I will never forget you and what you did for me!!   Sorry again for the dogs grooming joke too! Still makes me cringe lol!'

'It was hard to reach out at the start, I felt like i didn't deserve a therapists time and that there are people in worse situations than me. It was hard going back through things that I had buried and blocked out and  remembering things that I wanted to forget. However, I trusted the process and I feel like I can make sense of things and I feel so much calmer. I feel like I can manage each emotion rather than all the emotions coming at once and being one big mess. Thank you , you have done so much for me'

'I'm extremely grateful for the support I received from my therapist. She made me feel comfortable, understood, and safe from the start. As someone from a mixed background, being able to relate to her made a huge difference and helped me open up and feel at ease as she is a woman from a mixed background also. She helped me immensely, and I always looked forward to our sessions,motivated me to get through the week. Her professionalism, empathy, and approach is incredible. More sessions should be offered.'

'From start to finish my therapist was patient caring and understanding to my needs and problems, he went above and beyond to make sure no stone was left unturned, coming from a male dominated life style I didn't think much to therapy and i had it in my mind that it wouldn't work but slowly as the weeks went on and I opened up I realised that it was really helping me, although its been a private personal journey at the moment, as other than my wife i've not found the words or maybe strength to open up fully to family and friends, but i feel this will come with time, I'm just so glad I finally had the courage to do it, as it was something I fought with myself about for a long time. I'm now starting to slowly reclaim my life back and with the techniques and help I left with I feel it's more of a long distance run,it's not going to change overnight but I see light at the end of the tunnel now, so I'm excited to see where I go from here.

The problem was unwanted intrusions of the traumatic experiences playing on a loop in my head, It caused me to isolate myself from friends and family and i even got to the point where i stopped doing things i use to enjoy, id also make excuses so I wouldn't have to go out, I felt so down and depressed and I had this heavy feeling over me all the time, i could feel my anxiety levels raising daily till i just wanted to stay at home, but with regular hospital appointments i had no choice, every test no matter what it was would just get my mind ruminating in a perpetual loop of dread, i even avoided answering the phone for fear of being asked out, i cant believe i lived like this for as long as i did, i also realised looking back how i must of hidden this, all of it from everyone, as i was the alpha in my mind, show no weakness, just keep laughing and smiling id tell myself but really i was just locked away inside myself, with fear and embarrassment that this was happening to me.

The changes to my life over the last few weeks have been amazing, i feel iv started to turn a corner now and making a start to getting back to the things i enjoy, iv managed to get back to the gym and iv also gone out on a few social meetups with friends, I can feel my enthusiasm for things starting to grow, i also feel my quality of life just feels lighter and I am not experiences the intrusions from my medical traumas anymore.

For me personally the technique that really struck a chord was the compassionate companion. Once I had that down and started using it, that changed everything. I feel for me it's a journey of recovery and I'll keep my companions around just in case.'

'I wish I could have it for longer, I've learnt so much about myself this time round. Highly recommend therapy for everyone!'

'I've made significant improvement thanks to my therapist. The service has been helpful, friendly and supportive in many ways.'

'I was good. I feel really fortunate to have worked with my therapist. The service has helped me so much to understand what coping strategies are suited for me, and to recognise when I am caught up in unhelpful and negative thought patterns. Having weekly sessions has pushed me to build habits using learned techniques like night time compression, safe space regularly and I don't believe I would have done so without it. Thank you'

'My therapist was amazing, always listened and supported and showed confidence in all advice given- very knowledgeable in her field and always super supportive thank you'

'The service has proved to be a life saver. I was suicidal when I began and no longer feel this way. It has given me a tool box of techniques to calm and soothe my emotions and enable me to go forward in a more positive manner'

'Initially I was very apprehensive about starting therapy and admitting to the problems I was facing. However, once I got a better understanding of how the process would work and felt at ease, I found it very helpful. I have learned techniques that have helped me, such as grounding, so when I face those challenges I know I can get through it.'

'Both counsellors were professional and approachable. They were friendly and facilitated easy interaction within the group'

'An excellent use of my time l felt the sessions were really useful both therapist were warm approachable & knowledgeable. I would highly recommend as a first line service'

'Just wanted to say how grateful I am for our work together. In every session, I felt truly heard and listened to, which made such a difference. You created a space where I felt completely comfortable being myself.  This has honestly been the best counselling I've had. The way you tailored everything to how my brain works made me feel genuinely understood. Thank you for your care and support. I'm so grateful.'

'My therapist was really good and supportive therapist. Thank you.'

'My therapist has been amazing and very good at what she does. Thank you.'

'I found it helpful to talk to my councillor. She helped a lot .always felt happier after we talked'

'I have had a great experience of the service so thank you for all of your help. My therapist was very helpful and guided me through the course. The only issue initially was the waiting list but I understand there is a high demand.'

'Cant speak highly enough of my therapist.  She was very easy to talk to and had some excellent insight into my issues.'

'An excellent service on the group session.  Would highly recomend.'

'My therapist was fantastic, she listened to all my concerns, gave me tasks to work on that really helped me. She gave me excellent guidance and I have confidence in myself to carry on these steps independently. Thank you.'

'Eye opening'

'It has helped me to reflect and pause to look at the issues I was having, to embrace the difficulties and grief of losing my mother to help me move forward.  I feel a lot more confident and able to deal with it all and also to reach out to friends and family if I feel I need help.'

'The experience was very beneficial and I have gain a lot more understanding into my issues and how to deal with them.'

'It was a fantastic service that really helped equip me with necessary tools which is exactly what I needed. The staff were lovely, welcoming, engaging and encouraging, which is something I really appreciate.   They have referred me to the employability team and therefore I have put N/A on the final question as I hope to get that help soon.   I am grateful for the therapists on the  group for this course. Thank you'

'I have really benefitted from your service and feel in a much better place. All staff were very informative and listened to everyone's concerns. Thank You.'

 

 

 

 

 

The comments below were received in January 2026

'I have found being able to talk to someone without judgment and understanding my confusion and fears has helped me so much. The professionalism and knowledge of my therapist gave me the confidence to be able to be more open and honest. It has been tiring at times but the lessons and support I have learned and received has been so helpful, it has given me the confidence to understand why and how better to tackle situations. Thankyou for the support, professionalism,and patience and the hard work you do.'

'My therapist is so kind, supportive, helpful, a great listener and so calm in her approach to supporting me with what I have gone through. She helped me to think differently about things by using cognitive behaviour techniques and by using the visual resources she sent me. My therapist showed absolute care, empathy and consideration for what I have gone through with DA and gave me space to cry.'

'I found the course very helpful in making me understand the different emotions I feel.  Putting into practice the tips offered has made me step back and not think everything is my fault.  A lot has happened in my life over the last year which has added to my mental health.  I feel I can now deal with the different aspects and Rosie has been a wonderful therapist.  Everything has been explained and there is no right or wrong!!! We are all different.'

'The service i received from my therapist for my complex post-traumatic stress disorder depression and anxiety was very good and she was understanding and friendly I felt safe with the therapist she listened to me. Her support. I've finally got a very important journey started I have had a couple of talking therapy sessions and they have at part helped me and this therapist has done something apart from help me I feel comfortable enough so I came admit to myself that I need extra support f2f thank you'

'My therapist is a beautiful and lovely person who was easy to get a long with, understanding in all matters that I had, a long with explaining things I didn't understand, she took on board my difficulties and worked around them, I couldn't have chosen a better therapist, I wish her well for the future, thank you so much.'

'I was unsure about starting the therapy  but must say after a few sessions my therapist has helped me feel more as ease to be able to open up and feel heard I have found it helpful and am using the things I have learnt to help manage my anxiety and depression  i would recommend this service to anyone in a similar situation'

'I got some good mantras from the sessions that I try to repeat to myself like:- Nothing changes if nothing changes. The more I do the better I feel; the less I do the worse. I feel Speak to myself like I would a friend. Her pace and approach worked well for me.'

'Thank you so much to my therapist for all of the support. I felt well listened to throughout. The support I have received has given me the tools to effectively support myself going forwards.'

'My therapist listened to me and allowed me space to discuss what was going on in my life and where I was struggling. We looked at relational issues, where they may come from, how I can move forward and implement things step by step. I felt encouraged into practicing these things. My therapist also checked in to make sure I was comfortable as this can be a deeper form of therapy. She has been fantastic and a big part of why this process has helped me. I found this form of therapy helped me better than CBT.'

'Initially, I was very nervous prior to my sessions. However, my therapist was amazing in so many ways. I soon felt at ease and so very comfortable to express my feelings, trusting totally the knowledge and professionalism of my therapist. I was made to feel very completely in control of how my sessions were structured and no time did I feel pressured or unable to contribute. I was very surprised on how everything made so much sense on conclusions and I have learned so much. Just brilliant !'

'Very positive, thank you so much to my therapist It's been such a valuable experience working with her. She has been very caring and able to help me see things from a different perspective. I really felt that she was taking everything in and her goodbye letter especially will help me in the future. Many thanks.'

'My therapist and Employment Advisor - thank you so much for your assistance an help. You have truly transformed my life recently.

'This has helped me understand myself better and allowed me to reconnect to my inner self. I still have many things to deal with but I feel in a better place to cope and to allow myself to develop this new sense of self. I'm still scared as this therapy as awakened things in me that mean I'll never be the same again (in a positive way for the future) but for now this is all unknown. I have to break bad behaviour patterns and realise that what I was before was never going to be a sustainable state of being.'

'My therapist has been amazing- I built up an amazing trust in her. Her skills in listening, and applying the CBT techniques to my specific problem, meant I have learnt a lot about how to handle my anxiety, for which I will always be grateful.'

My therapist has been amazing. I've seen a number of therapists over the last 20 years and he is the first one I felt REALLY listened to me and challenged me constructively.'

'My therapist explained the process and next steps for my therapy very well. They gave me time to speak so I felt heard without judgement. I was very happy with the structure of sessions and they gave me good tools to develop on each week. I can't thank them enough for their service. It was useful to regularly reflect on my week and what I had learnt in each session. I now feel ready to take what I have learnt through to the future.'

'I have found them always professional and have helped me tremendously in my journey.'

'My therapist has been excellent in helping me to make me come to terms with how I am feeling about myself and offered some really helpful suggestions and advice. She also had a very nice way of explaining things and also had a lovely tone of voice that was also calming and supportive. Thank you for everything you have helped me through.'

'I received excellent help from my therapist. She is so knowledgeable and helped me along the journey and always listened to me with great attention. I am thankful to her.'

'I truly felt comfortable speaking with my therapist'

'My therapist was so helpful and listened to me but also challenges me to look outside of my point of view without pressure. I loved the inner child work we did ,it was transformative. I was able to accept my reality and work on self esteem and self worth. She validated the emotional abuse I was going through and helped me realise what was going on while teaching me techniques to accept it and let go of obsessive understanding and learning about toxic personality disorders.  I am very grateful for her support.'

'My therapist has been absolutely brilliant and I cannot praise him enough for his efforts over the past few months. He has a genuine compassion which has helped immeasurably when I was at my most vulnerable. He is a credit to the service. I will miss our talks!'

'My therapist was lovely from the start and helped ease my worries because I was really nervous to start with.. She was very knowledgeable and explained things in a way I could understand..She was very patient with me when I didn't understand the bigger words etc... I'm definitely in a better place now than I was three four months ago.. Thank you very much for all your help'

'The whole experience has been really beneficial for me. I knew my anxiety would never be a quick fix but I feel listened to, and have been provided with some great tools to help me manage my symptoms and gain some of the independence I was wanting. My therapist has been fantastic, she has listened to me, reassured me and made me feel in control of each session and what we cover (what would be most helpful for me). Thank you so much!'

'A very nice manner making it feel a safe space to talk so far. I have not yet completed all of the sessions.'

'My therapist has listened and helped my depression massively. CBT has given me tools I have used to improve my mental health and perspective on my own self image that has helped me feel more positive about myself.'

'My overall experience was insightful and has helped me a lot especially with dealing with my anxiety and opening my eyes to many things. My therapist has been great, and every grateful.'

'Talking therapy has changed my life and enhanced my relationships in a way I was only hoping possible. I learned a great deal of self compassion and the importance of nonjudgmental communication. I am deeply grateful!  My therapist was very professional at all times and she created a safe space where I was able to open up and felt understood. I never experienced this before. I'm keep recommending therapy to everyone around me, as it is such a life changing experience.'

'My therapist really helped me see how I could look at my challenges with sleep differently, and suggested a simple (yet seemingly counter-intuitive) change that has so far really made a difference. :-)'

'My therapist was so helpful with my therapy journey , I now have all the tools to help me maintain and cope with the worries at the end of therapy!My therapist actually genuinely cared and listened to me with no judgement , I couldn't have asked for a better therapist to help and support me and the techniques and tools she gave really helps me and I am so grateful, it has changed my way of thinking .'

'I'm so grateful for the support I received during the Worry Management and especially the appointments afterwards'

'The CBT group was a very useful and valuable experience. Meeting like minded individuals suffering from very similar difficulties and the therapist walking is through tools to combat the anxiety in a controlled setting was extremely affective.'

'I have found everybody I have spoken to friendly and helpful which is assisting towards my recovery'

'My therapist is extremely professional and incredibly skilled therapist, she was providing the best quality content at all times, also being able to invite the group to actively participate and share, which brought more dynamic and quality to the course. I felt supported and cared for throughout the whole duration of the course. Thanks. You are a star!'