Client Testimonials

"After just a couple of sessions of EMDR, the treatment had the effect of 'ripping the pointy bit' of the traumatic memory that had caused me such distress over many years, and which had stopped me from getting on with my life."

“For me, as a gay man, it was very important to see a gay-affirmative counsellor who could understand my issues, and the problems I face. I felt affirmed and reinforced by Stephen as an individual and gained more awareness of the realistic choices in my life, many of which I had discarded or ignored."

"At 45 - after a few tough years, and the sense I really wasn't coping too well - I started EMDR treatment with Stephen. I've had therapy before, found it temporarily useful, but nothing really seemed to stick. EMDR has been utterly transformative for me - I can tell that the change is permanent. Stephen's work is structured, collaborative, creative and compassionate. I am so very grateful and relieved. I wasn't coping too well before - I'd accumulated so much heartache and distress over the years - and now I am calm and thriving."

"I worked with Stephen over the course of seven months. I found him to be containing, honest, calm and kind: at the same time creating a safe space to discuss other, more dormant issues. He was particularly able to reflect back to me and so made me really challenge my own sometimes hindering perceptions, which I found really useful."

"It was such a pleasure to work with you and you will always have a special place in my heart thanks to the difference you made to my life and the gentle warmth and understanding you showed me when I was in a much darker place."

"I had been depressed for a long time - my friends were tired of hearing about it. But I knew that I could talk about how I felt for that hour every week - even about the very dark stuff. My outlook is so much more positive now - I didn't think that opening up to someone else could have helped so much."

"Stephen was very understanding and patient. He made me feel welcome and was easy to talk to. I never felt like I was being judged at any time."

"Stephen knew just where I was coming from. He helped me get through a very difficult period of my life. I felt I could talk about everything with my counsellor."

"Stephen is an excellent counsellor. He always showed great empathy & understanding during our discussions, and always offered great insight. He is a calming presence and I felt comfortable and relaxed during our sessions together. Stephen was a great help to me. I would strongly recommend him to others."

"I had EMDR with Stephen after losing my dad. He has absolutely change my life and I would recommend EMDR to anyone."

"I just wanted to send a big thank you for all your help over the past few months. When I think back to my low ebb and the overwhelming grief I was experiencing when we first made contact, I can truly see how far I’ve come. Your support has given me a more positive outlook, valuable tools to use, and renewed vigour to move forward."