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Other's experiences
It can be helpful to know what other's experiences have been in counselling. The length of time the process takes depends on the person and what they wish to work on/through. The testimonials below are the words some previous clients have chosen to describe their thoughts on counselling. Huge thanks to them. This may help you decide if I am right for you....
"Counselling with Liz gave me a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore my thoughts and feelings and better understand what I was going through. With warmth and skill, she gently helped me find my own solutions, supporting me through a time when I felt very low and stuck, while also contributing to my personal growth, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Being in the room with Liz felt grounding, safe, and connecting, and that in-person presence made the work feel meaningful and lasting".
DAVID
"Counselling has been incredibly helpful to me as it provides a safe, confidential space where you can talk about your feelings, thoughts and experiences without fear of being judged.. Through speaking with Liz, i have gained a better understanding of myself and im more aware of my feelings.. trained counsellors like Liz can help people develop better coping strategies, build resilience, and find new perspectives on dealing with difficult situations. Over time, it can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and improve your self-confidence".
JENNIFER
"Working with Liz in person was genuinely transformative for me. Liz helped me make sense of experiences I’d been carrying for years and identify patterns with kindness and steadiness. The huge thing for me, was that she helped me to understand setting boundaries both personally and professionally, and that my needs actually mattered. Unplanned though it was, Liz also supported me through a very testing time in my professional life, with clarity, kindness, and steadiness. Encouraging me to hold firm with boundary setting, and self-care. I do feel that for me, meeting in person really made a huge difference, because it made it much more real, and if I’m honest much more relational. It actually helped me to open up more, because of feeling “held” in a safe space, not worrying whether someone was going to walk in any second and interrupt like you’d potentially get on a video or telephone call. I would highly recommend Liz to anyone considering counselling, I know that for some people the thought of counselling can feel scary, but Liz’s warmth, reassurance and genuine care make it very easy to relax and to feel safe". JACQUIE
"At an extremely low point in my life, I had just lost my wonderful mum, and was struggling to cope with the loss, and I was referred to Liz. What an incredible positive difference she made to me... not only helping me to comprehend my loss but also accepting and chatting through the difficult time it had been whilst also navigating my life prior to my mums loss during this period. I found her questions and my answers insightful, which kept leading to another point that I wanted to make that otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to make or even consider myself. She seemed to understand entirely what I was saying and ask the suitable questions to enable me to keep being insightful into my own journey and kept me moving through my terrible time of grief.......but not only this, allowed me to tap into other areas of my life that I knew needed work and otherwise wouldn't have done so without these conversations. I had an initial 6 sessions which came to an end, and as it turned out felt I needed more which then took underway. Through it all Liz helped me to process my thoughts and give me a safe place to air what was on my mind. Many a tissue was used which Liz is in abundance of. I had never thought I required or would require councilling up until I met Liz and after my experience I actually wish I had explored this option many years ago. She helped me to not only tap into and deal with what was right in front of me but to also consider all the other wee fractions of my life that I needed to talk about. She provided me with an extremely warm, comfortable space to be myself and get to the 'nitty gritty' of not only my grief but many other factors that I needed to talk about. At the end of my journey with Liz as much as my grief was still present I felt I was able to go on without councilling as she helped me navigate sooooo much even more than my grief. And I know that if I require someone to talk to again I can and always will contact her. I urge anyone that feels there is stigma around councilling to not feel that way. Liz really opened my eyes to how amazing it is to have a listening ear".
“After the sudden loss of our eldest son, Liz was an anchor for all of us. She supported every member of the family, honouring our different ways of grieving while gently bringing us back together. She helped us navigate the practical arrangements with calm clarity. She had a rare ability to bring light into the heaviest moments as her gentle humour - always sensitive and always appropriate - gave us permission to breathe again, even smile, at times when we thought that would never be possible again. We will always be deeply grateful for Liz’s compassion, her steadiness and wisdom, and the care she showed us through the most painful chapter of our lives.." 'P'
"What helped most was feeling valued and understood. Liz created a safe, relaxed space where I could speak freely and feel truly supported. It gave me the freedom to work through my feelings and move forward" 'L'
"I had a few weeks of counselling due to many things happening in my life that kept mounting up and causing a lot of stress. I have never had counselling before and I cannot recommend Liz more. She listens and understands how to help and advise how to handle the situations you find yourself in. How to cope with one thing at a time. I know I would not have got through that time with out the help". L
“I began seeing Liz after my brother passed away when I was 16, during one of the most difficult times in my life. Her care, patience, and skill helped me navigate grief that once felt impossible to face. Liz provided a safe space to process loss and gave me practical tools that have continued to support me ever since. I’m deeply grateful for her compassion and guidance, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, effective, and empathetic support.” 'S'
“Initially I was extremely nervous to reach out and start the counselling process, however from the very first phone call with Liz I felt supported and reassured. My time working with Liz in-person was so beneficial to the whole process as I felt safe to speak on any issue I was having and that a real bond and trusting relationship was easily formed. The skills I have gained from working with Liz have been invaluable to say the least. I am so happy to have chosen Liz as my first counsellor and feel so grateful to have worked alongside her in such a calming and relaxed environment. Liz is warm, understanding, knowledgeable and hugely empathetic as a person and a counsellor. As unsure as I was about taking the first step into counselling, everything changed for the better once I did and that’s all thanks to Liz.” -R