Testimonials
Engaging with counselling can feel like a big step to take. Here some of my recent clients describe their experience of counselling in their own words:
'I couldn’t recommend Alison enough. She helped me in a time I felt completely lost and helped me figure out how to be me again. I was worried about asking for help but I’m so glad that I did. I think we could all benefit from counselling throughout our lives and I know that at some point in the future I’ll most likely go back to Alison when I need her. She is amazing at her job.
Female client
Thank you so much for holding my hand and leading me on the journey. You and your gentle care have changed and enriched my life.' Female client
Thank you so much for your help over the last few months, you've honestly helped me so much and I'll be forever grateful.' young female client
I cannot thank and recommend Alison highly enough. She is by far the best and most experienced counsellor I have met. I began sessions with her when I was at an extremely low point in my life. Alison has not just listened, but provided great knowledge and insight. She has enabled me to properly understand my feelings and emotions and provided me with strategies to cope with them. Alison is full of warmth, empathy and kindness and I am so grateful to her. I have recovered my happiness.
Female client
Dear Alison,
We wanted to write to you to express our sincere gratitude for everything you have done for us and our family at what has undoubtedly been the hardest time in our lives.
Entering into therapy with you we were at such a low point in our relationship it really was our last resort. As you know I was very sceptical that anything would work or make a difference and felt reluctant to even try. However, thank goodness you proved me wrong.
Your kindness and non-judgement allowed both my wife and I to fully open up and be honest, something as a man I have never really managed to do before. Your questions and advice made us really think and reflect on everything that had brought us to the low point and made us realise what we really wanted from life.
You made us both see the benefit of discussing our feelings with each other and making time to remember why we are together.
You will never know how grateful we are to you for the work you did with us and the kindness and compassion you have shown.
With best wishes and eternal thanks,
Couple
'I've been to a few different therapists in my lifetime prior to Alison but she has by far had the most outstanding effect on my journey. I always felt like my emotions were being nurtured and understood in the most non-judgemental way; I always had a very warm sense of security in Alison's presence. The therapy environment itself was very welcoming and it was amazing to feel some home comforts during the sessions. I will always be beyond grateful about everything Alison guided me to believe and learn and I genuinely know that she has helped to cement myself into a place of better mental health.'
Female client,
'I had never before sort any type of counselling prior to seeing Alison. I didn't know quite what to expect or how it was going to help me sort out my issues that seemed to be piling up and threatening to overwhelm me. I needn't have worried about what I would talk about or how I would make sense of my feelings as Alison helped me to work out the connections that I needed to make and help me to put myself in a much healthier place. I will, if I ever needed to, go back and see Alison again in the future she has a kind, non judgemental, brilliant way in which she makes you feel safe and valued. It was very much what I needed and I'm grateful for her help. '
Female client,
''Having never used a counselling service previously and being male (!) I was somewhat nervous about seeking help for some very difficult issues. I researched carefully and decided upon Alison’s service because of her credentials, the testimonials on her website and the location. It is a truly peaceful and private setting and the room itself has a real sense of calm – a true reflection of Alison’s personal style as it turned out. Alison is an incredibly skilled listener – not just empathetic as you would expect, but she is able to take in the detail, process it skilfully (despite the often very emotional way in which the subject matter is delivered) and then offer her response in the most gentle, measured way. Totally non-judgmental, Alison has been able to lend her ear, offer advice and stimulate thought processes which have progressively helped me to make decisions and take control. Thank you Alison.”
Male client
‘Over the last two years Alison has helped me work through some very difficult issues, listening and guiding with gentleness and empathy. Her knowledge, skills and commitment to my well being physically, mentally and spiritually has provided me with the tools to live a balanced life, facing fear whilst walking in love and freedom! I would encourage others struggling, to seek help and let Alison gently guide you to a brighter place of peace.’
Female Client
‘Alison was recommended to us through a friend. Obviously we were very nervous when we first arrived but instantly our fears were allayed with Alison's calmness and kindness and her welcoming spirit. The actual room that Alison uses has a real sense of peace in it and we felt at ease. Alison is non-judgmental and her aim we felt was to help us in our restoration and the healing process. She never favoured one of us over the other. She has guided us through a very difficult time in our lives. We cannot recommend Alison highly enough, she has an amazing gift and we will never be able to thank her enough for everything she has done for us.’
Male and Female Couple
'Its been so releasing to be listened to without judgement and to have my feelings validated and taken seriously.'
Female client
'I couldn’t recommend Alison enough. She helped me in a time I felt completely lost and helped me figure out how to be me again. I was worried about asking for help but I’m so glad that I did. I think we could all benefit from counselling throughout our lives and I know that at some point in the future I’ll most likely go back to Alison when I need her. She is amazing at her job.
Female client
Thank you so much for holding my hand and leading me on the journey. You and your gentle care have changed and enriched my life.' Female client
Thank you so much for your help over the last few months, you've honestly helped me so much and I'll be forever grateful.' young female client
I cannot thank and recommend Alison highly enough. She is by far the best and most experienced counsellor I have met. I began sessions with her when I was at an extremely low point in my life. Alison has not just listened, but provided great knowledge and insight. She has enabled me to properly understand my feelings and emotions and provided me with strategies to cope with them. Alison is full of warmth, empathy and kindness and I am so grateful to her. I have recovered my happiness.
Female client
Dear Alison,
We wanted to write to you to express our sincere gratitude for everything you have done for us and our family at what has undoubtedly been the hardest time in our lives.
Entering into therapy with you we were at such a low point in our relationship it really was our last resort. As you know I was very sceptical that anything would work or make a difference and felt reluctant to even try. However, thank goodness you proved me wrong.
Your kindness and non-judgement allowed both my wife and I to fully open up and be honest, something as a man I have never really managed to do before. Your questions and advice made us really think and reflect on everything that had brought us to the low point and made us realise what we really wanted from life.
You made us both see the benefit of discussing our feelings with each other and making time to remember why we are together.
You will never know how grateful we are to you for the work you did with us and the kindness and compassion you have shown.
With best wishes and eternal thanks,
Couple
'I've been to a few different therapists in my lifetime prior to Alison but she has by far had the most outstanding effect on my journey. I always felt like my emotions were being nurtured and understood in the most non-judgemental way; I always had a very warm sense of security in Alison's presence. The therapy environment itself was very welcoming and it was amazing to feel some home comforts during the sessions. I will always be beyond grateful about everything Alison guided me to believe and learn and I genuinely know that she has helped to cement myself into a place of better mental health.'
Female client,
'I had never before sort any type of counselling prior to seeing Alison. I didn't know quite what to expect or how it was going to help me sort out my issues that seemed to be piling up and threatening to overwhelm me. I needn't have worried about what I would talk about or how I would make sense of my feelings as Alison helped me to work out the connections that I needed to make and help me to put myself in a much healthier place. I will, if I ever needed to, go back and see Alison again in the future she has a kind, non judgemental, brilliant way in which she makes you feel safe and valued. It was very much what I needed and I'm grateful for her help. '
Female client,
''Having never used a counselling service previously and being male (!) I was somewhat nervous about seeking help for some very difficult issues. I researched carefully and decided upon Alison’s service because of her credentials, the testimonials on her website and the location. It is a truly peaceful and private setting and the room itself has a real sense of calm – a true reflection of Alison’s personal style as it turned out. Alison is an incredibly skilled listener – not just empathetic as you would expect, but she is able to take in the detail, process it skilfully (despite the often very emotional way in which the subject matter is delivered) and then offer her response in the most gentle, measured way. Totally non-judgmental, Alison has been able to lend her ear, offer advice and stimulate thought processes which have progressively helped me to make decisions and take control. Thank you Alison.”
Male client
‘Over the last two years Alison has helped me work through some very difficult issues, listening and guiding with gentleness and empathy. Her knowledge, skills and commitment to my well being physically, mentally and spiritually has provided me with the tools to live a balanced life, facing fear whilst walking in love and freedom! I would encourage others struggling, to seek help and let Alison gently guide you to a brighter place of peace.’
Female Client
‘Alison was recommended to us through a friend. Obviously we were very nervous when we first arrived but instantly our fears were allayed with Alison's calmness and kindness and her welcoming spirit. The actual room that Alison uses has a real sense of peace in it and we felt at ease. Alison is non-judgmental and her aim we felt was to help us in our restoration and the healing process. She never favoured one of us over the other. She has guided us through a very difficult time in our lives. We cannot recommend Alison highly enough, she has an amazing gift and we will never be able to thank her enough for everything she has done for us.’
Male and Female Couple
'Its been so releasing to be listened to without judgement and to have my feelings validated and taken seriously.'
Female client
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