In order to preserve confidentiality I am mostly not repeating , in the first section below, anyone’s exact words, but I print below some of the types of comments I have had. The first two comments are from people who said I could put their exact words onto this site.<\/p>\n
About individual work:<\/p>\n
‘Having worked with you for over two years, I have the greatest respect for your unfailing presence, your professionalism, your focus, your understanding and your abilities as a therapist.’
\nPB, IT instructor, West Yorkshire<\/p>\n
‘When I first started to see Richard, the previous few years had been difficult on a number of levels and had taken their toll on my mental wellbeing, both professionally and personally. I found myself exhausted, incredibly anxious and unable to see a future plan for myself. I was lost.<\/p>\n
Addressing the issues I faced was not an easy decision for me, and I consistently found the sessions a challenge. Richard doesn’t so much give you the answers, rather he leads you down a path were you can discover the answers yourself. He makes you think, deeper. For me, it was about realising who I am and why I act the way I do, assuming responsibility for my mental wellbeing and addressing certain issues with the people closest to me.<\/p>\n
I would whole-heartedly recommended Richard. Six months after my first session, I find myself in a much more positive frame of mind, and armed with the awareness to deal with my issues going forward.’
\nP.H., IT professional, Leeds<\/p>\n
‘If I hadn’t seen you, all of the final year at college would have been wasted.’<\/p>\n
‘This has helped me realise it wasn’t all my fault.’<\/p>\n
‘Since those few sessions with you I have come more out of my shell, and got married!’<\/p>\n
‘I know myself so much better now.’<\/p>\n
‘I wish I could have seen you for longer, but I feel like I’m on the right path now.’<\/p>\n
‘Just the one session helped me make some important decisions.’<\/p>\n
‘I am amazed at how you have understood me: I feel more understood by you than by anyone else.’<\/p>\n
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Feedback from confidence-building courses<\/p>\n
“I found the whole course to be very effective, especially the work on presentation techniques.”
\nP.S., Leeds.<\/p>\n
”A great opportunity to look at situations from another perspective and practice doing things differently. It was good to meet people facing similiar issues and explore in greater depth my own.”
\nCourse participant, Leeds.<\/p>\n
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About the co-counselling courses : ‘This weekend has changed my life’<\/p>\n ”You were an easy going facilitator that enabled me to feel at ease throughout the training. Your sense of humor allowed me to bring clarity and focus to the issues I found most challenging. For this I am most grateful.” C.C., Leeds.<\/p>\n ‘I appreciated the energy and authenticity the trainers brought to the course’<\/p>\n ‘Inspiring and liberating. I also enjoyed the variety of activities and teaching methods.’<\/p>\n ‘I appreciated the creation of such a safe atmosphere.’<\/p>\n ‘The course has given me hope that I can discover my potential.’<\/p>\n ‘I thought Elisabeth and Richard made a good team – skilled and sensitive facilitation.’<\/p>\n ‘A well planned, well facilitated and balanced course – it was also great fun.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n(NB. Co-counselling is very different to professional counselling. See\u00a0www.co-counselling.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0)<\/p>\n