Testimonials
Verity has been invaluable to me. She has always been immensely supportive, and I have felt able to be totally open with her. I trust her experience and expertise and instincts. And I really like her, which is always a good sign! We've invariably laughed at something in most sessions. Verity has helped me work through a lot of trauma, and taught me ways to accept and be with what is here. I feel much better resourced. Huge Thanks.
(MK September 22)
It has been a rewarding and helpful experience. Verity was able to got through the layers of anxiety and resolve many buried issues which I could then just walk away from. I have acquired an understanding of my anxiety issues and use rationale and meditative techniques to tame and resolve.
(FH August 20)
I approached Verity with issues I thought were irresolvable and have come away as a new person. I felt involved and able to direct the sessions, guided by Verity, who put me at ease immediately. I am very grateful for her warmth, help and support.
- (TS October 2021)
I am the calmest and strongest I have been in years. Thank you for all your help, Verity
(AW, 2021)
Hi Verity, hope you are well. I have been wanting to email you for some time but life keeps getting in the way. I just wanted to say a massive “thank you” for all your help, techniques for dealing with the anxiety and advice during our sessions. I feel that of all the therapists I have visited, yours benefited me the most.
(JH - restaurant owner) June 2014
When I started to see Verity, I was not in a good place and she skillfully guided me through an invaluable process of self discovery and curiosity. Her work has undoubtedly helped me and I will be forever grateful to her.
Verity is a wonderful person to work with and I am not the same person today that I was when I first met her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Verity!
(SE July 2021)
From the very beginning of our sessions I felt listened to and heard. You took the time to understand my situation and the ways in which I was struggling. When I started the sessions I was in a really low place and I felt trapped by my situation and how I was coping with everything, but you instantly created a safe space that I felt validated in. I loved the mixture of just being able to speak my truth, as well as being given practical tasks and ideas to move forward with. I know the experience with has been life changing and I feel so much freer and able to cope with things as a result. I can’t help but think your support in releasing a lot of the inner stress and turmoil has helped my boy relax enough to get pregnant too!
Verity, you are truly gifted in what you do and your compassion and empathy is so powerful. I’m forever grateful for your help and I know our sessions will continue to help me in the future.
(LH January 2021)
My sessions with Verity have been truly life changing. Verity is compassionate and perceptive and is highly skilled in enabling you to unbundle thoughts, feelings and emotions and then understand and work with them. I was suffering from chronic anxiety when I first went to see Verity, and I hadn't slept properly for years. As a result of the work I've done with Verity, not only am I free from the punishing physical and mental effects of anxiety and lack of sleep, but I feel assured and confident in all aspects of my work and social life. Whilst some sessions were challenging, all of them were enjoyable, and each time I came away either with an amazing revelation, or something definitive to think about or work on. I can't thank her enough for enabling me to feel genuinely at peace with myself and those around me, and providing me with the tools to live my best life. My partner and mother are ever grateful too!!!. You have been amazing Verity.
(AB, September 2020)
I valued the way Verity treated me as an individual and tailored her approach to suit me - for example providing information about neuroscience. I also particularly appreciated how she eased my concerns and gave helpful answers if I challenged her suggestions. In general, Verity came across as composed, confident in practicing theory, a clear communicator, down to earth and non-judgemental. I am happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a coach or counsellor.
(MB, August 202o)
I wanted help moving past the experience of dropping out of my PhD which was hanging over me. I feel that now I'm able to put it behind me and move on with my life, and be more resilient in future challenging situations. I really don't think I could have reached this point without guidance, especially in only a few short months and with the added setback of the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you so much Verity!
(LS : June 2020)
It's been a lovely experience - I felt supported and empowered to tackle my problems and have now got many new tools and strategies for dealing with triggers and stress. (SD writer January 2020)
t has been an incredibly beneficial experience for me and I only wish I hade reached out for support sooner. I know there is still a way to go but I feel much more prepared for what life might throw at me in the future and so much more positive about the present as well.
(K - November 2019)
I felt compelled to write Verity a testimonial because the work I did with her has impacted so much on my life for the better.
I'd suffered for years with a particular problem related to anxiety and had not had any benefit from a variety of professionals. I genuinely thought my problem might not be treatable.
I no longer have the problem I went to Verity with. I am so completely grateful adn indebted to Verity for the work we did and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you Verity.
(SS - 29 June 2018)
Life changing and unforgettable
(GJ - 18/7/2018)
Dear Verity,
........Firstly, I want to say such a massive and heartfelt thank you for everything that you have taught me...
Secondly, a testimonial....
My initial reason for seeing Verity was to stop a persistent habit that had begun to take over my life. Little did I know that in fact Verity was to help me in so many more ways and basically help me to reshape my life. I can truly say that my sessions with Verity have transformed the way I see myself and how I look at life. Soon in to the sessions, we realised that similar to an onion, there were many layers beneath the prevalent one that had caused me to seek help. Together, through her inquisitive, non-judgemental and reflective facilitating we were able to tackle these layers one by one. I feel Verity has given me a toolbox of resources to use...which I call upon on a daily basis. These tools have supported me in countless interactions and situations and have reduced my general anxiety massively. I feel calmer and happier. As for the habit, I would say that I am now controlling it, rather than it controlling me. My meetings with Verity prompted me to learn about mindfulness, which is complementing all that I learnt with Verity. Thank you Verity for giving me back my life and for making it a much brighter one!
Take care Verity, I hope you are well.
(CT, Education Sept 2014)
I had a terrible flying experience 6 years ago which left me feeling very anxious in relation to flying even short haul flights. My son lives in New Zealand so I knew that I needed help to combat my fear.I contacted Verity and on my first meeting with her I knew that I had found a special person who could help me with my phobia. I had 3 sessions with Verity and then booked a flight to New Zealand. I walked onto the plane with a spring in my step, excitement and a feeling of personal achievement that I felt calm and I would be fine.During the flight I used the breathing techniques that I had learnt and the feeling that I was in control at all times enabled me to have a fantastic flying experience. I have since visited America 3 times and I am going back to New Zealand again, and this time completely on my own. I cannot thank Verity enough for her support, empathy and time that was required to help me achieve this.
(Lynne T, Businesswoman) January 2014
I am no much more confident and know how to deal with stressful / bad experiences. I feel this experience has really helped me and I shall continue to use the tools I have learnt.
(SM March 2020)
Verity has been extremely helpful and sensitive at all times. She has very broad knowledge which has proved to be key. Her expertise has been invaluable. CH at a crossroads in life (March 2020)
After a car accident I had periods of depression and my self-esteem and confidence would nose-dive. Recently I started questioning whether it was worth being alive. I had previously had hypnotherapy and CBT and whilst they had helped to a limited extent I was still plagued with depression. After 12 sessions with Verity I emerged a very different person - when I look back I am amazed at just how close I was to breaking. She helped me understand my reactions and responses to my problems and gave me strategies to manage future situations. Throughout the sessions I felt that I could trust her, I was her complete focus and the knowledge and understanding she has given me is expanding into other parts of my life.
Sue, retired teacher (May 2013)
Thank You for all your support, it has been over and beyond what I could have expected. When I first came to the counselling session I was apprehensive that the style of coaching would not be right for me. However, in a few short weeks I came to understand that this possibly the best way to resolve and manage any past grievances. Verity’s calm approach and ability to explain every process helped me no end. I am now finished with the course and can move on with my life, in the way I had always wanted.
There are times when a few old ‘pattern matching’ incidences occur but with the breathing techniques I have learnt, these no longer spiral into anything other than a discussion. Coming from me, a hot headed woman, this is a huge step.
I can manage my life and any challenging situations in a more sensible manner. So thank you again.
In some ways, you have saved me from me.
(CJ Business Woman and Entrepreneur) December 2013
You have changed my life for the better. Thank you so much LW - motor vehicle accident
(March 2020)
I just wanted to thank you so much for helping me. I didn't think it would work so effectively and so quickly. It is so nice being able to get into bed a 100% relaxed and not feel scared. It's amazing - thanks again.
BJ, military medic returning from Afghanistan (March 2013)
I went to Verity when I was suffering from major anxiety issues and very low self-esteem. I had just started my final year at university and was close to dropping out as I felt unable to cope with the heavy workload. Verity helped me understand that the way I was feeling, mentally and physically, was a natural response to stress and could be managed. She helped me pinpoint my negative thought patterns and taught me how to change them. By the end of my time with Verity, I felt relaxed and confident enough to return to my studies and can't thank her enough for her help.
KW, final year university student (October 2011)
I just wanted to thank you so much for helping me. I didn't think it would work so effectively and so quickly. It is so nice being able to get into bed a 100% relaxed and not feel scared. It's amazing - thanks again.
BJ, military medic returning from Afghanistan (March 2013)
