Colette Life Solutions
SW4, London
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SW4, London
(29)
Hello I am Colette,
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, struggling with a relationship or have low self-esteem. I’m here to help you to move forward and understand what is going on for you, whilst supporting you to have the outcome that you desire (please look at my website for more information - www.
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29 customer reviews
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Nehemiah Saadi
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Kamilla McDonald
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Boldi CR
It was very disappointing to do a first call/enquiery. I won’t go into details as it’s all public, but not a caring place based on my experience.
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Michael Kumar
From someone who trained as a therapist under their guidance from October 2021 - April 2022, I didn't even end up completing the course. I will explain reasons here. I have had time to think whether I even wanted to write this review. I feel it is my duty to call out places such as this which are damaging people's mental health further. This place was always in the 'process of being accredited' since its inception, which means it's not even a course recognised by the BACP. This is coming from someone who understands exactly what it is to resolve trauma with actual honesty, and authenticity. Stop feeling tension due to trauma in your body, etc. It is imperative to help better yourself, and make a better life for yourself. I feel people should stay away from this place. I came from every issue under the sun including depression, abuse, addiction, abandonment issues, and you name it, and seemingly have come mostly out the other side (I still have some small way to go, but I am getting there to a point where I feel no fear of anything now). I understand it is advised that any individual should not be training to become a counsellor if they have had a bereavement in 2 years prior to taking any training. I was not asked that in my interview which was conducted over zoom. The interview was a short process lasting around 20 mins. Didn't really feel as if I was properly vetted. You can understand as a result how many counsellors eventually end up becoming qualified. Yet these individuals still have a lacking in self awareness, and having not resolved their issues to a point where it doesn't affect them on even a subconscious level. It is important for people who are in a vulnerable state to not be affected further/ damaged more. The course itself had some good, and occasionally useful content such as the Maslows Heirachy, and introduction in Freuds teaching. However, the amount of anxiety the other trainees clearly had was too much to even try and concentrate on the course material. One of the other trainees even said that he found the triads (where we were split into groups and you had the therapist, the client, and an observer) we were made to do was better than his actual therapist (Are you actually serious, what does that say about your therapist?). There were examples of a lot of people pleasing stuff going on here, this was just the one that actually tipped me to the point to stop studying with the Awareness Centre. I felt their fishbowl technique (this is where you have the client, and therapist sitting in the middle and everyone else is watching) is a fantastic thing to push people out of their comfort zone. Other than this, I felt there was a lot of just trying to push along the point (and trying desperately to not hurt people's feelings), and not getting to the actual root cause of the issue which is actually how a therapist can actually make a difference in people's lives. A lot of people cannot handle honesty (from a good place with good intentions), but it is imperative for your personal growth. There was lack of awareness at this place from all areas (quite ironic given the name). When asked if I would come back on the course in October of 2022 for a January start, I decided to try and finish what I had started but said I had an issue paying, so was wondering if I could split the payment over the three months I had left (which were set up as monthly payments anyway up until that point). If the company actually cared about my training at all, there should have been no problem agreeing, but they wanted all the money up front, and when I said I was struggling due to the cost of living crisis, they basically said I had to wait until I paid the full amount to resume my training. I understand this review will be damaging for your company, but with all due respect you should be more responsible with how you conduct yourselves with relation to people's mental health. If you say that 'you cannot find record of me studying there', I will be posting screenshots of email correspondence. More...
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Olivia Ford
I can't recommend Dr Tessa enough. A kind, caring and intelligent approach to therapy!
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Hilton Mariano
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David Sean
Colette gave me support when I needed to make some changes to my life due to health reasons. My sessions helped me to move forward with life. She helped me to get clarity on what I wanted and on what steps I needed to take. She is supportive and kind and kept me on track. I still use the techniques as part of my day to day life that Colette introduced to me More...
Carol
Colette worked with me using her fantastic NLP skills. She helped me to manage my stress and anxiety through the menopause. I was finally able to gain clarity, take action and generally feel more confident going forward. I would definitely recommend her because not only is she an absolute professional she's also a warm, down to earth person who's passionate about her work and clients. More...
Paul Anthony
Colette is a great life coach, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. She expertly analysed all my issues and created plans that helped me move forward. She motivated and supported me to do the things I needed to improve my life. More...
Winston
I had sessions with Colette when I was going through an extremely difficult time in my life. I had given up all hope and was close to suicide.
The sessions with Colette gave me new angles with which to view my dire situation, and to be honest once hope set in, i realised it was not as terrible as I had first thought.
She helped me to look at my life anew and forge a new path, from which I am now, the happiest I have ever been.
I am totally grateful. I owe you so much.
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Natasha Croydon
I had a few NLP sessions with Colette which was an eye opening experience in helping me to understand what was holding me back from having truly fulfilling relationships. I feel empowered to make changes now that can help me achieve what I want in my life. More...
Sandra
I found Colette easy to work with and she helped me out a great deal. She listened and understood my issues as we worked with them week by week. She was empathic throughout my ups and downs , and remained calm. She is a wonderful coach to work with and I can now see changes for the better in my life. She really gets to the root of your problems. Thank you Colette. I would highly recommend 👌. More...
Julie Anderson
I had my teenage daughter come here and I have to say I was really disappointed. The therapist we had was inexperienced and had no clue how to help my daughter, she would come out of sessions worse than when she went in and felt like there was no hope. The therapist we had even if qualified had no where near enough experience to deal with such a delicate situation. I feel there is a reason this place charges less than other places and that’s because they use trainees and they should make this very clear. A full and thorough profile of each of the therapists should be on the website, showing qualifications and years in practice. I was new and naive when starting this journey. I may get a response from the centre stating they have no record of me but that’s because I do not share the same surname as my daughter. This centre may have been great for some but for my daughter it definitely was not. More...
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Gareth Clayton
I just completed a round of Talk Therapy here with Asta Brandes. I can't recommend her highly enough.She offered a compassionate and thoughtful space to talk about my thoughts and offered constructive and insightful advice where appropriate. The reception staff were always efficient and welcoming.I opted for the cheaper sessions at £35 and feel they were definitely worth the money. More...
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Anonymous _
They care more about rules than patient welfare - enforcing rules that have the most negative effect on people at their most vulnerable.
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Sinthia Tijan
Highly recommended and most professional service which consists of carefully vetted clinicians who have been helping clients with various presenting issues for many years now. The booking system is ever so easy and The Awareness Centre team are helpful, knowledgable, polite and understanding. The Awareness Centre provides high quality service in a safe, non judgemental place where confidentiality is paramount. I cannot speak more highly of them. More...
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Wayne Grow
This place uses trainees as cheap labour (and actually free labour) to run IAPT contracts for which it receives public funds. They are all about making money. And be careful about the positive reviews on here. For instance, Kelly Garrett is listed on its own website as the Clinical Director of The Awareness Centre. More...
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Oscar Tercel
I just today ended therapy here and highly recommend the service. My therapist was insightful and succeeded in creating a safe, non-judgemental environment in which it feels comfortable to be open. He was at all times professional without sacrificing the personal, empathic aspect characteristic of the best therapists. I always enjoyed our sessions. More...
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Synalon Etuul
I just today ended therapy here and highly recommend the service. My therapist was insightful and succeeded in creating a safe, non-judgemental environment in which it feels comfortable to be open. He was at all times professional without sacrificing the personal, empathic aspect characteristic of the best therapists. I always enjoyed our sessions. More...
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Rob Falkner
Comprehensive service and experienced professionals make this service in SW London one of the best. Would highly recommend
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R Benton
In summary:- Unqualified, unprofessional therapists- No privacy: you can hear what other clients are discussing in their sessions from receptionAwful place. After booking with one therapist and then being told the next day he was no longer available, I booked with another therapist. She called me to rearrange our session for several days later (without notifying the Awareness Centre, something I was later told was not allowed). So I then waited until the new agreed session and left work early to attend. The therapist simply did not turn up to my appointment, so I waited in reception for half an hour, where I could clearly hear another client talking and crying in a session next to the reception area.I raised my experience as a complaint and received a grovelling apology from management, but two months later, I can see that the therapist in question is still listed on the site.Quite shocking to be messed around on this level when you consider this place is dealing with emotionally vulnerable people – and the lack of confidentially is inexcusable.AVOID. More...
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R Benton
In summary:
- Unqualified, unprofessional therapists
- No privacy: you can hear what other clients are discussing in their sessions from reception
Awful place. After booking with one therapist and then being told the next day he was no longer available, I booked with another therapist. She called me to rearrange our session for several days later (without notifying the Awareness Centre, something I was later told was not allowed). So I then waited until the new agreed session and left work early to attend. The therapist simply did not turn up to my appointment, so I waited in reception for half an hour, where I could clearly hear another client talking and crying in a session next to the reception area.
I raised my experience as a complaint and received a grovelling apology from management, but two months later, I can see that the therapist in question is still listed on the site.
Quite shocking to be messed around on this level when you consider this place is dealing with emotionally vulnerable people – and the lack of confidentially is inexcusable.
AVOID.
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Rob Falkner
Comprehensive service and experienced professionals make this service in SW London one of the best. Would highly recommend
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Wayne Grow
This place uses trainees as cheap labour (and actually free labour) to run IAPT contracts for which it receives public funds.
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Kelly Garrett
The Awareness Centre offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone to access talking therapies, from low cost for people on lower incomes through to the other end of the spectrum. Over many years, the Awareness Centre has carved out its name as a leading provider of therapeutic services in South London. More...
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Mehran Baluch
I was very impressed with this local centre for counseling services - they have low cost options for those who may be struggling financially, and a wide range of different therapies/services are offered. Would
recommend!
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Mehran Baluch
I was very impressed with this local centre for counseling services - they have low cost options for those who may be struggling financially, and a wide range of different therapies/services are offered. Would
recommend!
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Kelly Garrett
The Awareness Centre offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone to access talking therapies, from low cost for people on lower incomes through to the other end of the spectrum. Over many years, the Awareness Centre has carved out its name as a leading provider of therapeutic services in South London. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love counselling and coaching, as there is nothing that feels better than helping clients find the solutions to what might be holding them back from living the life they desire. It is often a journey of both highs and lows and it can be difficult to realise that sometimes change takes time, and just by taking little baby steps change will be possible.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having worked as a counsellor and a coach for many years within GPs, Social Care and currently with professional with work related stress, it was always my personal passion to have my own business one day. During the COVID lockdown I decided to follow my heart and I set up Colette Life Solutions which initially started with me counselling and coaching clients who were struggling with having a healthy lifestyle and loneliness as a result of the pandemic. This has enabled to launch my business working evenings and on at the weekend.
Why should our clients choose you?
I create a warm, safe and confidential space which is non-judgmental, to enable clients to explore what might be going on for them.
It is important that you to choose the right counsellor for you, I will therefore have an initial free call with you to hear a bit more about the problem and share with you what I offer. If you choose me I promise that I will listen to you, give empathy and warmth as I genuinely care for people and really love helping them to improve their lives. As a integrative counsellor and NLP practitioner I am open to trying different techniques, if something hasn't worked we just try something else, it's all about supporting you to get your desired outcome. Everyone is unique so the same thing doesn't work for everyone. What is important is that you are clear about the outcome that you want, if you are not clear I can do values based work with you to help you, once you are clear, I can support you to figure out the steps to get you there, and help you put them into place.
Helping you is so important to me as I had low self esteem, low self confidence, low self worth and anxiety for many years. As a result I know first hand how these sort of problems can really affect a persons quality life and prevents them from having, being, doing and feeling how they want. Through NLP I was able to change my life and I want to share what I have learnt with you.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Online sessions are held from the safety of your own home using skype or zoom. I will be able to guide step by step in how to set up. I provide on line counselling during the evenings detailed below:
Monday - 7pm - 10pm
Wednesday - 7pm - 10pm
Friday - 7pm - 10pm
Saturday - 4pm - 7pm
Initial free session - 30 minutes - phone/zoom/skype
Assessment - 90 minutes - zoom/skype best
Further counselling sessions - 50 minutes - zoom/skype best
Further NLP coaching sessions - 60- 90 minutes - zoom/skype best
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am currently working on line and this will be where I will mainly be working for the time being. I hope to start working from a safe office space later in the year in Clapham, London (Saturday morning only).
DEPRESSION COUNSELLING
Have you been feeling tearful and sadness and losing interest in things you enjoyed before. In many cases feeling low and unhappy can improve by making changes to your life such as getting better sleep, starting eating healthy, walking and movement, meditation, mindfulness or talking to a close friends. If these feelings do not improve over a period of time this may be a sign of depression.
Symptoms of depression can include:
a continuous low mood or sadness
feeling hopeless and helpless
feeling tearful
feeling irritable and intolerant of others
Lacking motivation or interest
not getting any enjoyment out of life
having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself.
If this describes how you are feeling I may be able to help.
ANXIETY COUNSELLING WITH CBT & NLP
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, in many cases it can be mild due to an event that is causing you stress such as a interview or giving a presentation. However, if you are having intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations which are difficult to control, or are out of proportion to the actual situation and tend to last a long time, then counselling or NLP therapy may help.
If you feel that:
*Anxiety is taking over your life.
*You are having severe panic attack regularly
*Struggling to mix with others in socially and this is causing you to feel isolated or lonely.
I may be able to help you.
IMPROVING LIFE NLP COACHING
Are you being the person who you want to be?
Do you have in your life what you want to have?
Are you living the life that you desire ?
Are you feeling how you want to feel?
Or do you feel something is missing?
You may have a dream or a goal that you have been trying to achieve for years. However, nothing seems to be working and you are feeling confused, frustrated and stuck. This is usually a sign that your subconscious mind is not in aligment with the things that you want, and is likely due to limiting beliefs preventing you from achieving your goals.
Breakthrough Coaching is a one-to-one coaching designed to help you become the very best version of yourself.
You will be able to work towards whatever goals or outcomes you desire to create in your life.
NLP coaching will enable you to learn more about yourself and what you need to do to overcome any obstacles that are in your way. I will work with you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals more easily. You will be able to have a better understanding of any limiting beliefs and begin the process to remove these, so that you are able to have, do, feel or be who you want to be.
WOMENS HEALTH COUNSELLING & COACHING
I am particular passionate about working with women who are in perimenopause and menopause. As you approach middle age you may notice that you have increased stress, anxiety or fear. This is usually due to changes in hormones such as decreasing levels of estrogen or progesterone and some of the symptoms you are having as a result. You may also be worrying more about life or feeling that you are not being who you want to be or you maybe unhappy with how you look and feel. You may be finding it difficult to understand what is happening to you or even express how you are feeling to family and friend. For some women it may also cause problems with the relationship with their partner. If you feel that you are developing anxiety or stress as you go through perimenopause or menopause speaking to someone may help.
I am also interested in working with you if you have any other health issues that is affecting your mental health.
LOW SELF ESTEEM COUNSELLING AND COACHING
Are you feeling unable to value yourself?
Are your opinions about yourself based on experiences from your childhood and past?
Are these causing you to view yourself as negative?
Your self-esteem can affect you in many areas of your life such as:
*You might be unable to like and value yourself as a person.
*It might be preventing you from feeling confident and recognising your strength.
* It might be causing you to have feelings of not being good enough and being critical of yourself in all areas of your life
*It might be preventing you from loving yourself and accepting that it is ok for others to treat you badly.
If you feel that this describes what you are going through now, then may be able to help.
EMOTIONAL EATING COUNSELLING & COACHING
Is your relationship with food out of control and are you unhappy with how you look and feel. Are you feeling trapped and in a cycle of continous dieting and feeling like a failure, guilty or full of shame for not achieving your goal. Is it causing you to stop living and having fun. Do you have low self esteem and depression as result of your weight or feeling obsessed with your body and being the perfect shape.
My ‘SLIM’ programme is a process of healing and transformation that gets to the root causes of your emotional eating by looking at Self Awareness, Lifestyle, Inner Love and Mindset (SLIM)
You will be able to discover how to not see food as the enemy, increase self esteem and confidence, enjoy your relationship with your self and other and feel a inner strength that you can do this.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING AND COACHING
All relationships have ups and downs whether it be with a partner, parent, child or friend.
If you are feeling stuck and unable to find a positive solution to the problem then relationship counselling and coaching may help. You might be feeling things just aren’t quite right or may be encountering serious difficulties, I am here to listen and to support you towards a positive outcome for you.
