Reviews

I deliberately left my review for a few months (4 to be exact) after I finished my counselling as I wanted to ensure that the break throughs I had during my sessions with Penny would ‘stick’ and that I would not regress back to being the confused, lost and guilt ridden woman I had begun as. I knew, from the moment I settled on choosing Penny to help me face some of my biggest emotional blocks, that I had made the right decision. For the first time in a long time I was able to be me. I could be sad, frustrated, vulnerable and all the other feelings I unearthed whilst building the courage and strength to accept myself and embrace all the good there is in me. Penny helped me to let go of old hurt, deal with my anxiety whilst reminding me that to consider myself was the right kind of selfish and that I deserved to be happy. Something I had forgotten some time ago. From my review it is obvious that I would recommend Penny but not just because she is excellent at her work but because I genuinely felt that my experience was highly bespoke to my needs and not some generic service learnt from a text book. Penny had a ‘realness’ about her and even though I have come a long way, part of me misses her wise and holistic, yet impatial support. I hope she would be proud as I have continued to make big decisions that previously I would not have had the courage to do. I will be eternally grateful. Thank you Penny.

I arrived a broken being, full of mistrust, self-doubt and despair. I had seen counsellors before and didn’t hold out much hope, but knew I had to do something. It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that Penny has transformed my life! I am now a strong, positive person who uses my anxieties to fuel the possibilities for change. It took a while, but at no stage did I think the time was wasted or being dragged out. I was also supremely grateful that Penny is not one of those that ask a pointed question and stare intently at you in silence for an answer that is not forthcoming, while the atmosphere changes from anguish to dread. I was not a great talker, but at no time did it feel awkward – Penny leads the discussions in a way that encourages self-disclosure without the need for you to spill your guts on the table for intent examination (unless you want to). If you are thinking you need help I would strongly encourage you to contact her today – you won’t regret it!

I arrived a broken being, full of mistrust, self-doubt and despair. I had seen counsellors before and didn’t hold out much hope, but knew I had to do something. It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that Penny has transformed my life! I am now a strong, positive person who uses my anxieties to fuel the possibilities for change. It took a while, but at no stage did I think the time was wasted or being dragged out. I was also supremely grateful that Penny is not one of those that ask a pointed question and stare intently at you in silence for an answer that is not forthcoming, while the atmosphere changes from anguish to dread. I was not a great talker, but at no time did it feel awkward – Penny leads the discussions in a way that encourages self-disclosure without the need for you to spill your guts on the table for intent examination (unless you want to). If you are thinking you need help I would strongly encourage you to contact her today – you won’t regret it!

Penny was brilliant – recommend her highly