Counselling Leigh on Sea

I decided to write a review for my wonderful counsellor, Sarah. Despite our new found openness with discussing mental health in society of late, I believe there still seems to be a taboo around seeking out professional support. I was initially very private about my therapy and now I realise that investing in my mental health shouldn’t be seen as any different from signing up for a gym membership. I spent a long time researching potential counsellors after struggling with a very difficult period in my life, one I now feel confident in admitting had left me with debilitating anxiety and what I felt at the time, was the start of a downward spiral into depression. I chose Sarah after reading about her plethora skills and suitable specialities that seemed to fit me perfectly. A simple text and I’d arranged my first appointment. Sarah became my weekly support, she was exactly what I needed, the perfect balance of comforting and logical, providing me with a safe place to discuss things I’m not sure I’ve ever said out loud previously. Sarah, I’d like to publicly thank you for your insight, advise and at times the calming silence you provided me with over the last few months. I think it’s important to say that whilst we might be ‘functioning’ without the support of counsellors, I speak for myself when I say I certainly wasn’t ‘living’. Sarah built me up with skills and techniques that have allowed me some time away from therapy, but knowing that you’re a simple text away reassures me that when life throws curveballs, I no longer have to wait until I’m ‘not coping’ to seek support for my mental health. Thank you, I’m so grateful x More...

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I came to Sarah not really knowing what to expect, having had a bad experience with counselling in the past. All I knew was that I needed help. I found Sarah on the CPCAB directory and read her profile, then plucking up the courage I called her. It was one of the best decisions I have made. Sarah provided me a safe place to work through my issues. With her professional but approachable manner and her wonderful calming aura, she has enabled me to be free to finally move forward in my life without the past constantly pulling me back. I’m so very happy to have found Sarah and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her counselling services. More...

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