I have started therapy following a difficult moment in life, where both work and personal relationships were not going well. I was struggling. Valeria has been very supportive, she is a sensitive and competent professional. I completely trust her abilities to sustain my recovery and support me to achieve my goals.
I was looking for a therapist to help me following a trauma. I wasn’t able to eat or sleep and had worry and anxiety. I had lost a significant amount of weight and was continuing to do so, that had begun worrying me further. After several months I wasn’t feeling any better. When I contacted Nick I knew instantly during a free introductory phone call that Nick was someone I could talk to. He made me feel comfortable and safe. Although we could not schedule appointments immediately due to my commitments and his availability I eventually opted to conduct our sessions via what’s app and that worked. I finally had the help I needed. I wish I had opted for that sooner. Nick really listened and with patience. He was skilfully alert to what might help me. He gave me small amounts of food for thought that I could digest and contemplate. He was also solution focused where I couldn’t be, and that enabled me to have a breakthrough and take action that set me free me from my merry-go-round . After that I immediately started to regain my weight and I’m back to normal – perhaps actually in better physical shape. He identified what was holding me back and gave me that incentive to make that shift. Things are so much better for me now. I’ll be forever grateful. I’ve had other counselling therapy and there’s just no comparison. I can’t recommend Nick highly enough.
I brought my 7 year old son for a session with Esmie and it immediately unlocked all his worries. The way she handled him (and me) with care, humour but also practicality meant we went away from the session with both him and me feeling that we’d had a major breakthrough. He asked if he could go back again because he liked her so much!
I have been seeing Lesley for over 12 years, for a few sessions when stress from life in general, work, or world events becomes overwhelming. She always makes space for me, which I truly appreciate.
Each session feels like a reset. I leave feeling grounded, calmer, and clearer, and even just having a session booked in brings a huge sense of relief. Her support over the years has been invaluable, and I’m very grateful for her care and professionalism.
I would highly recommend Lesley.
Bernie has been really good so far, her approach is very open and calming and I have felt very comfortable in her presence.
