Kind Words

I have worked with hundreds of people over the years … here are just a few of the kind words that they have sent me.

Thank you so much… this had been going on for years but I now know why and what to do about it if things start going pear-shaped again at work in future and I feel better than I have done for a long, long time. PS I’m still sleeping really well!

Teacher ( depression)

I never really felt that anyone had listened or understood before. You did both, and then helped me to understand myself why I had been having such horrible nightmares and symptoms. I still have the ‘scribbles’ you did for me stuck on my fridge as reminders.

Paramedic, SWAST (trauma)

I’d had a sense that something was missing for a long time but couldn’t get to the bottom of what it was. Understanding what the ‘recipe’ for a fulfilling life is was a breakthrough moment for me… and I’m now moving steadily towards living one.

University Lecturer, Bristol (loss of direction in life)

I like to know how things work and then I can fix them. I didn’t know until I came to see you that it was even possible to think like that about mental health – but I’m much happier now I know I can ‘fix it’ when things go wrong – I feel in control again.

Engineer, Plymouth (anxiety)

I’ve still got those pictures you drew stuck on my fridge and they remind me every day of exactly what I need to do to keep feeling good. Thank you for giving me my life back.

Military veteran (traumatised through both combat and childhood abuse)

Thank you so much for your help with preparing for my exams. I got the place at university that I wanted to and I know that that wouldn’t have happened without your support.

Student

I wish you were available on prescription! I really thought this would be a waste of time when my sister brought me along but I can only thank you for all you have done which a lifetime of pills hasn’t been able to.

Retired shop worker (long-term depression)

Now that I’m back at work I just wanted to thank you for all your support during a very difficult time. I expected to cry a lot – which I did at times! – but not to laugh as much as we did too. Thank you for your patience, wisdom and understanding and for helping me return to a job that I love.

Fire-fighter (trauma)