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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Struggling with a personal or professional issue? Don't worry, I'm here to help.

I'm Elaine, and I'm a certified Practitioner Transformational Life Counsellor, Coach, Mentor, and Conflict Resolution Mediator.

I offer a wide range of counselling and coaching services/approaches that can help you work through your current challenges and situation.

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30 hires on Bark
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6 February 2024

I would like to pass on my gratitude for the reassurance and understanding shown to me by Real Talk Services, I found the advice and support given to me was invaluable at a very difficult time. A very needed and valuable service. I felt extremely at ease with Elaine to discuss matters and get the help and support I required. More...

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Thank you for your review. YOu came to me at a time when you demanded change. From day one I could see you had many might bulbs moments, which was a delight to see. Keep up the good work. It will be worth it. Best Wishes Elaine

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1 February 2024

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Elaine has helped me think about all the right questions to help understand myself more. She has validated my feelings and I am excited to put into practice the methods we have discussed.

29 January 2024

All I can say is, I wish I had found Elaine sooner. She has the skill to dig deep. So easy to talk with and made me feel at ease. From the first session she made me think differently about my struggles I have been carrying for over 15 years. I now have hope.
I recommend anyone and everyone to utilis Real Talk Services.
Thank you, Elaine!
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7 January 2024

I crossed paths with Elaine at a pivotal point in my life and career, I wanted and needed help to address some persistent issues that were affecting my work and relationships. Elaine put me at ease right from the beginning. I imagined having a counsellor would be all very serious and structured maybe a bit stressful, but I actually looked forward to my sessions with Elaine I found her to be relatable, compassionate, and enthusiastic. At first I didn’t see the direct connection between some of the things we discussed in the sessions and the problems I was seeking help for, but after just a handful of sessions (with some ‘homework’) I started noticing a big improvement in my situation and circumstances. Elaine really helped me to understand myself better and reframe the way I thought and acted in certain circumstances, and this has had a positive impact on my life. I had about 6 or 7 sessions, which I view as a long-term investment in my happiness. I would recommend Elaine to anyone who’s looking to make some positive changes in their life. More...

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Thanks for your feedback, being open and trusting the process. You got this.

6 January 2024

Elaine has been amazing so far (I’m still having sessions with her)! She is definitely true to her brand name and gives very real advice which has been nothing but helpful. My partner and I noticed a positive difference in communication even after a few sessions. She has made me realise my part in the breakdown of the relationship and take accountability but she does it in a very kind way. I also love that even though we have gone as a couple, she does individual sessions to work through our personal issues. I couldn’t recommend her enough as a counsellor! More...

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Thank you for your feed. I am delighted that my counselling approach and style has had a positive impact. Things will only get better. You are indeed “Trusting The Process”. 🤗

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6 January 2024

Couples Counselling

My opinion was not good to start with and that’s my fault as i don’t find it very easy to talk to Strangers. After a few meetings with Elaine I can honestly say that I find that I am talking to her about things I have never discussed with anyone including my wife. We are still having sessions and I am now looking forward to seeing and talking to Elaine. And myself and my wife are going on very well. More...

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Thank you for your feedback Stephen. The beginning of any therapy can always be challenging, especially when ''communication'' is challenging. Moving forward, I am also encouraged and pleased to see and read that in a short time, you have learnt new ways of communicating, You are now trusting the process. I look forward to working with and for you. Best Wishes Elaine

6 January 2024

Elaine is called real talk Services for a positive reason. She really makes things clear. I had to swallow a few butter pills about myself. However it was so worth it. I now know what and where I was going wrong. Phew. I thought I was going mad.

She is warm. Funny and down to earth. I have no idea how she does it.

If you reading this review. I promise you. Book her. She goes the extra mile.
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Hi Jenny, Thank you for your review. I’m humbled. I count it a privilege that I have helped you work through and unravel years challenges. And I sincerely look forward to our continued therapist and client journey.

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19 March 2023

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Elaine has been amazing. She has listened and advised, empathised and understood. I have found the experience so far (we are still going) massively helpful in understanding my behaviours and actions, and finding a better way for my husband and I to communicate which has been a major issue in the relationship. It’s not an easy ride ! I have had to accept responsibility for my part in the relationship breakdown. But aside from the relationship counselling, Elaine has made me examine who I am, and I have felt so much happier for realising I am in control of myself and my actions. I can highly recommend Elaine as a counsellor. We still have a long way to go but thanks to her I now have hope where before it was hopeless. More...

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18 January 2023

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Elaine has helped me a lot, as someone who had a traumatic time last year and has struggled to let go, she has helped me belive in myself again, helped me to stand up for my rights and to become more assertive with a voice.
The exercises she has given me have changed my perspective of the world/society and helped me to unlock my full potnetional.
I would recommend Elaine ,she is a lovely person, very easy to talk too empathetic and talores sessions to her clients to give the best and relevant advice, I'm very happy with the service I have received and will continue to have sessions.
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12 January 2023

I have worked with Elaine in a professional capacity. She has been my manager, life coach, a friend, and like a mother to me. I really want to thank Elaine for helping me through one of the darkest times in my life, the hard truthful talks, the encouragements, the motivations , the laughter the tears. Through my experience with Elaine, I have seen my personal development flourish , socially and professionally.

I would absolutely recommend realtalk services.
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It has been and continues to be a pleasure, Charmine. You were ready for change and yes, it was painful at times, yet you stuck with it and now, you are flourihgng. Super proud of what you have achieved.

11 April 2022

It has helped myself massively speaking to Elaine through what has been a challenging time for myself and family life. I would not hesitate to recommend to recommend her to anybody who is going through tough times. Thanks for your help Elaine

10 April 2022

Undoubtedly my life was put back on the right path, after 5yrs of being stagnant and unhappy, which led to motivation coming back and now being successful in many areas of life and achieving true happiness,
Had I not met and spoken with Elaine, I would have wasted even more years of my life being a shadow of myself - unproductive and unmotivated and unhappy. I wish I met Elaine earlier.

Elaine has a natural talent or calling in life, she is gifted in being able to listen to people’s problems and making them rationalise and make simple changes to how they perceive themselves, others and events and gives you memorable techniques to adjust your behaviour and thinking that leads to desired outcomes quickly.

She is available all the time on speed dial, achieves that difficult balance of being professional yet personable and caring. As a result the rapport is amazing and important as it allowed me to open up very quickly and be receptive to her guidance.
She shares some of her life experience when appropriate so the sessions are also very engaging.

If you are reading this, feel stuck and lack that true happiness and just coasting along give her a call. I don’t believe anything is too small or big for her to help solve with you.
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12 December 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

I’ve been working with Elaine for quite a few months now and I can honestly say within the first two sessions I’d already learnt to adapt my behaviour and thought process. She shares programmes which are adaptable and make you really think about what you want abs who you are. I’m stubborn and Elaine challenges my preconceived thoughts and expectations!! Counselling has been hard but SO beneficial. The sessions have provided me with the right tools to deal with difficult life situations and make better decisions for myself! More...

15 November 2021

Realtalk Services is a service true to its name. I ehjoyed engaging in discussions with Elaine. She helped me with establishing boundaries, communicating with the boundaries and maintaining them. Its been a pleasure and breathe of fresh air talking to Elaine. She quickly establishes what the issues are and maps a way forward. She is non-judgemental and kind yet firm. Elaine has been tremendously helpful for my personal growth. More...

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2 September 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Really change my attitude in high positive way
Thanks so much

9 August 2021

After the first session we realised that Elaine would work and understand both us, together and individually. Working with us individually to understand what impacts we have on our relationship. I have found it extremely helpful and have gone on to further support for self esteem. Thank you Elaine, I highly recommend. More...

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18 July 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Working with Elaine was a wonderful experience - she is warm, experienced and very easy to talk to. I was equipped with a lot of tools that have helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend Elaine

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9 July 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

After just one session, Elaine has me thinking very differently about my relationship with myself and others. I feel hopeful and excited about our journey together but I actually feel really confident; I don't think she knows how impactful she has been so far in just one hour! More...

6 July 2021

Elaine has really helped me to understand how I can build my sense of self worth back up high from the ground. Elaine makes every session a comfortable and safe space to talk freely and openly about life trauma and the general day to day inconveniences, no matter what I am discussing I always feel validated and heard. Elaine has given me the tools and building blocks to be able to take back control over my own thoughts and feelings. Looking at Since I started with Elaine I feel she has helped me make amazing progress and I feel now I can handle hard situations/thoughts a lot better without feeling overwhelmed. I would highly, highly recommend Elaine as she truly does go the extra mile :) More...

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22 June 2021

Couples Counselling

I have had several sessions with Elaine to date and have been so pleased about the way that they have helped me to better 'see' myself. Thanks to Elaine's intuition and perceptiveness I am finding a greater understanding and ability to progress. More...

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19 June 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Real Talk Services really is what it says it is, real talk. Engaging, insightful, thought provoking and made me look at things in a completely different way than ever before. Personally I would highly recommend. More...

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19 May 2021

Couples Counselling

Elaine is patient, empathetic and non-judgemental. My wife and I originally sought couples therapy but in addition to that we have each had separate and individual sessions which have been thought provoking and extremely helpful. With Elaine's support we have been able to develop a better understanding of what makes us tick as individuals and how this can be put to our advantage in our joint relationship. Our sessions with Elaine will continue and I am sure this will be to our ultimate benefit. More...

19 May 2021

Elaine is just perfect for this job. Compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, professional but most of all she has so much empathy. You feel like you have known her for years. She is just like a good friend you can talk to. I highly recommend Elaine! More...

1 May 2021

I’ve been having a very positive experience working with Elaine. She is great and really gets to the essence of the issue. Highly recommend.

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21 March 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Elaine has been like a breath of fresh air, I came into my first session completely with the wrong mind set, Elaine, after my second session change me, made me understand, explain, question, think things that u don’t normally question yourself on or do. I’m still on my journey but it’s never to late . Adam More...

19 March 2021

Elaine is a compassionate and understanding woman who I find talking to an absolute pleasure as well as extraordinarily helpful. She tailors sessions to suit and encourages you to come to conclusions yourself but is fantastic at giving a nudge where needed. I can’t speak highly enough of real talk services and encourage anyone thinking about taking the step to ask for help to contact Elaine as she has been such a big help to me. More...

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17 March 2021

Couples Counselling

Elaine was really easy to talk to we are part way through our sessions and I already feel she has helped me so much. She instantly put me at ease and I'm looking forward to finishing the sessions and hopefully living a more happy and fulfilled life!

16 March 2021

Elaine has changed the way I view myself and manage my own mental health. Our sessions continue to boost my confidence and give me the tools to work on myself and make postive changes to how I view myself and my own life. I have been able to work on myself in ways i never believed possible, working step by step to understand truly what happiness means to me and how I can impliment this into my life to have a more enriched and happy life. More...

16 March 2021

My sessions with Elaine have been both extremely supportive and enlightening, diving deep in understanding your past and how it can shape and influence who you are. More importantly Elaine can help you to change who you are and become the person you want to be. Without doubt she has inspired me to achieve a greater level of self esteem and confidence and to build better relationships. I can thoroughly recommend her. More...

16 March 2021

Elaine is very focused during your sessions and always feels available with her time be it via text, email or on the phone no matter how busy she must be. She's helping me to understand what I need for me, for my future by clearing my foggy brain. Elaine has come into my life for a reason at this moment in time and together I know we'll figure it out. More...

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14 March 2021

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Wonderful. Immediate rapport and Elaine really seemed able to tune into where I needed assistance and guidance. She demonstrated a real warmth as well as depth of knowledge and experience. I found myself at ease straightaway and had a few lightbulb moments in the first session. Would highly recommend. More...

12 October 2020

My sessions with Elaine has been very supportive and encouraging I feel so much better after each sessions, it feels great to have someone to motivate you when your feeling your lowest I would recommend her to anyone because in the past I’ve had previous therapist sessions with different people and it never worked for me Elaine was different and unique she made me feel like I can actually talk to someone apart from my family and I’ve become comfortable around her I will continue having my therapist sessions with Elaine as long as I can.
Vanessa.

1 October 2020

Elaine has a gift in helping people reach their potential and getting through challenges. Elaine is compassionate, experienced, natural and easy to talk to. I believe it is her calling. She will help get that genie out of the bottle and you will then make your wishes come true. I recommend Elaine wholeheartedly. More...

1 October 2020

From the very first session I knew Elaine was going to be good for me. She is so warm and real. 6 months later, I have learnt so much about myself. I am stronger and confident. I have learnt how to set boundaries and how to love and accept myself as I am. Relationships around me have improved personally and professional.

I cant rate her enough. he goes that extra mile. The homework is so good and made me think differently.
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28 September 2020

In the first few minutes of our first conversation I knew Elaine was going to be able to help me. Her energy and enthusiasm was palpable and I immediately felt better.

The thing about Elaine is that she really cares and you can feel that. A wonderful kind human being.
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26 September 2020

Working with the real talk Services people,was really helpful with going through this pandemic over here in United States has been real challenging and I was losing a lot of business for the talkin and consultation with representative especially the one named Elaine she really helped me out a lot.

If we have any issues with our business again we will come back to them without hesitation !
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25 September 2020

Elaine has been a first class counsellor, I can't rate Elaine highly enough. Elaine has helped me look at different perspectives on situations in my life in a clearer manner. Her thought provoking questions and reflection exercises helped me to gain an understanding of who I was. and has in turn
formulated a plan of action that works for me, and has helped me become more than just the sum of my parts...

I would definitely recommend Elaine if you are going through life with no direction...
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22 September 2020

Elaine has been an excellent therapist! She is professional and her counselling has helped in negotiating through a traumatic episode in our marriage.

She provides a safe environment to talk openly about your feelings and experiences. She also provides thought provoking exercises and homework that have been beneficial to us individually and as a couple.

If you are going through difficulties that you know you cannot handle on your own, we would highly recommend the counselling services of Elaine.
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Q&As

It is a privilege and honour to be trusted with another human being personal circumstances – it’s very humbling.
In addition, to see another human willing to face their fears, and work towards having a better life, shows me even through their challenges they have the determination not to settle and willing to work through their pain. I love the interaction, rapport building, and how I can turn things around. Finally, seeing my clients grow stronger and with more clarity and peace gives me a feeling of joy.

I volunteered with a homeless charity and found I was able to speak into people's lives, give them hope even when their circumstances looked bleak. The feeling It gave me was and still does is indescribable - 10 years later I still get that positive feeling with my clients today.

Having overcome adversity, myself and with my professional qualifications allows me to work with my clients in a real empathic and realistic way. Many have found they have been able to build a quick and easy rapport with me. Look at me testimonials on here and my website. I guarantee results; in that you will become stronger whilst working through your challenges. Nothing is too small or large for me. I am realistic and provide you with hands on tools to help from where you are to where you want to be. I work 7 days a week; offer out of hours and offer additional material to keep you focused and on track in between sessions. And, above all my prices are extremely competitive.

I provide remote services, via, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft teams or WhatsApp, Facetime and Signal.
https://www.realtalkservices.com/virtualservices

COVID, has meant all my session are conducted virtually. In addition to this the pandemic has had no impact of the quality of the services being delivered, infact, it means that customers can often book and secure session at a moments notice.

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I design sessions that will enable us to explore personalities and current beliefs so that interactions are engaging and that you feel the effectiveness from the first session.



I will give you the time and space to talk about the challenges you are facing in a calm, private empathetic, and non-judgemental setting.

I will work with you to create a sensible and realistic plan so that you can discover new ways, methods, and approaches to overcome your challenges.

You will come away armed with the tools to overcome problems that occur both now and in the future, helping you to make good choices.

I will work with you to rediscover your Values, Standards, and Boundaries, which in return will provide a greater understanding of who you are.

I provide an 8-week program that will take you on a journey that will help you grow in confidence and self-esteem. And above all, it is fun along the way.

I will work with you to discover explore what you want out of life and how to get there. And more importantly how to create a meaningful relationship with yourself. After all acceptance of self is the key and a good solid foundation to start.

Over 15 years of experience as an HR professional allows me to mentor and coach my clients with confidence. In addition to this, I offer interview training Techniques, support with completing application forms, updating CV's and getting you ready for interviews to include interview questions. Or, should you be in a situation whereby you want to change careers then I am here to help you explore this. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain!!

Do you ever have a nagging feeling or instinct that's something isn't quite right? And the more you try to ignore it, the feeling just won't go away?

My program allows you to set and explore your Standards, Boundaries and Values.

Healthy boundaries allow you to have high self-esteem, be assertive and make good decisions in a calm manner. It adds peace and clarity and therefore equates to you knowing what you will or will not allow in your life and or tolerate.

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