Everyone is different. There is no one size fits all model of therapy, different things work for different people so I adapt my approach to the person I see in front of me, which evolves as we get to know each other. Each individual comes to therapy starting from a unique place, with particular challenges and hopes. Therapy doesn't fix everything, what I hope for my clients is that I can support them through difficult times and make a difference in their lives. When a client finishes working with me, I ask that they write a testimonial on how they have found the process and what stands out about our therapy together. These genuine accounts, give a flavour of what it likes to work with me. With their consent they are shared below, anonymously to protect confidentiality....

"The process changed my life.. .for the better, helped me get to the ‘answer’ myself and encouraged me to feel those emotions I neglected or ignored!

 

After the first session I knew I was making the right decision and it was all down to my therapist, Siobhan. You were a safe space. You were personable and showed emotion and shared reactions (professionally of course) that helped me be kinder to myself.

 

You kept it real yet let me take the wheel and I don’t think I would be where I am, emotionally, mentally and physically without those 50 minutes every week.

 

You gave actual, tangible tools that I could work with when I needed them - a selection of different coping mechanisms for all sorts of overbearing feelings! I felt like these tools weren’t from a checklist, you would actually suggest things you thought suited my being.

 

I could laugh, I could cry, no matter how I turned up to the session I always felt lighter afterwards, like I had learned something about myself that I never knew, and to look back and have evidence of the journey makes this all worth it."

"I was so grateful for my sessions with Siobhan. Her level headedness, sharp insights, and ability to translate a lot of what I was feeling into narratives that both made sense to me and helped me understand the dynamics I was caught in, was exactly what I needed. Speaking with Siobhan felt like speaking to a close friend or sister - familiar, safe and without judgement.

 

I also really enjoyed her knowledge of theory - it helped me a lot to learn about different models of attachment and relationship dynamics through her. She helped me understand and name many of the issues I was struggling with and to find a place of calm and stability to go forward from."

"I found the tools, advice and support Siobhan has given me to be a long-lasting source of comfort and help. I came to her as a last-ditch effort to try and help myself in a real period of crisis and what I found was a kind, non-judgemental place of support that allowed me to speak as freely or as little as I wanted.

I was able to access really helpful websites and learning materials that Siobhan had suggested as well as day-to-day coping mechanisms that I still use today.

But what stood out most was her warmth and friendliness that instantly made me feel at ease, even when talking about really difficult subjects that I hadn’t discussed with anyone before.
I found her kind, supportive, easy-going and most importantly, she didn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear! Overall, a thoroughly positive experience."

"Siobhan helped me with my grief and anxiety when I didn’t know my left from right. She was friendly and empathetic giving me a sense of progress and hope in a dark time.

 

The sessions felt very informal and relaxed and by the end my mind was calmed and I was back to a fully functioning human being that could deal with anxious situations and socialise again while also developing emotional communication skills.

 

She gave me good book recommendations and our conversations varied from the day to day to the philosophical. Looking back I enjoyed our conversations and we even had a laugh at times. "

"It was a positive experience for me, ultimately I felt held and listened to. I felt like you were approaching things as you, which helped me gain more trust.

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I really liked how Siobhan put elements of herself into our discussions, and that she didn't seem chained to a dogmatic school of therapy.

We spoke about my anxiety, family and trouble labelling emotions. I think I've improved at identifying and asking for what I need. I also think I've improved at identifying the genealogy of why I might react a certain way."

"My sessions with Siobhan helped me navigate a difficult period in my life. Her support and insights were instrumental in me regaining my confidence and a more positive outlook on my future.

 

She also helped me develop new tools and coping mechanisms that have been invaluable to me, and I now feel far better equipped to deal with life's challenges.

 

I left each session feeling I had a better understanding of my emotions, and the perspective I gained over time from working with Siobhan has helped me to move on from past events and look towards a brighter future."

"To my surprise within those early stages Siobhan challenged me on my perception of what was going on and this was very helpful in making me step back, slow down and, essentially, start the self-evaluation at a better pace and more broadly, looking at multiple aspects of my life and trying to see them, more critically, from outside myself.

 

I was very surprised at Siobhan's capacity to take in the volume of information I was throwing at her but, more so, her ability to retain it and, at key points, push my own observations back to me to make me think harder whilst weaving these in with her own challenges and questions.

 

The main thing I got from the therapy was a set of mental tools to step back and assess things much more broadly such as my actions, my friends and family and to have more of a long-term approach to life rather than a minute-to-minute race approach."

"I contacted Siobhan at a moment of crisis having never tried therapy before. I felt crushed by stress, anxiety and grief. The pressure felt almost physically unbearable. Siobhan provided a comfortable, non-judgemental space for me to unburden myself. From the start I looked forward to our weekly sessions as a moment of respite and recovery. 

 

Siobhan helped me to make sense of how I wound up where I was and to develop useful strategies for navigating life in between sessions and beyond. She helped me see that, while there will always be burdens to carry, there are ways to summon the strength to manage them and, crucially, there are others who can help. She made me appreciate the value of talking, noticing and connecting. 

 

I haven’t solved everything and probably never will. But Siobhan helped me understand how to live with that."

"I want to say my heartfelt thank you to Siobhan for helping me work through a difficult period in my life with anxiety. I can't express enough how much my therapy with her has helped me.

 

She fostered a welcoming and safe environment which made me feel completely comfortable and relaxed. Siobhan's personal approach encouraged me to take a different perspective on my challenges and ultimately assisted me out of this constant feeling of anxiousness.

 

She is an excellent therapist who truly cares for her clients. I would be happy to recommend Siobhan to anyone who is in need of therapy."