'I feel calmer'

'My self esteem has improved'

'My ability to cope has improved'

'My understanding of myself has improved'

'My ability to relate to others has improved'

'... I feel much stronger. Positive about the future'

'I'm now 'able to think issues / problems through better'

'I now realise that 'I am a stronger person than I thought I was'

I'm happier and more content. More relaxed. My family have noticed a difference too.'

'Communication with my partner has improved and I now feel much more confident and needed in the relationship'

What did you find most useful about the counselling?

'Time to talk about myself'

'Using anxiety rating sheets'

Learning to set groundrules in my relationship

'The positive reinforcement was comforting and helped my confidence'

'The opportunity to talk in a safe environment without being judged'

'Having the opportunity to talk about my feelings in an unjudgemental environment'

 Has the counselling had an influence on your general state of health?

'I feel less anxious'

'I'm sleeping better'

'Less anxious = feel better!'

'My sleep and general health improved over the weeks'

'Yes - I feel that by talking I have unburdened myself so reducing anxiety'

Comments from children I've worked with:

 'I'll always remember you and our time together'

'Thank you for helping me out with my problems' 

'When the rainbows come out always remember me!'

'I will never forget the things we've done together and I'll never forget you'