Moving towards greater happiness, resilience and confidence
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Client Testimonials – therapy and coaching

Psychology Testimonials

“Just sending you a quick update. Things have been going really well over the couple of months. Have definitely put into practice a lot of what I’ve learnt. Have been pretty amazed at how quickly things have turned around since beginning the sessions. From being quite heavily depressed, I haven’t thought like that for months so very happy I came to see you.” – Banker

“The big thing for me is just to remember everything we have spoken about. I am making improvements everyday. I’m still obviously a work in progress but can easily say that ‘happiness’ means a new thing and could say I’m pretty happy with how things are going at the moment.” – Professional

“Thanks again for your help. I am so glad that I organised to come and see you.” – Finance professional

“Just a quick note to say thank you for all that you’ve done to help me. I hope that you realise what a difference you’ve made to my life. I’m a much happier person today than I was when we first met, and I appreciate all the time and energy that you’ve put into helping me” – IT entrepreneur

“Thanks again for your help over the last six months – I’m really looking ahead with excitement to the next stage, as opposed to with trepidation! ” – Advertising Executive

“I started visiting Mary when I decided I needed a little help regaining some balance in my life, to find the me I enjoy hanging out with. Talking to Mary let me admit some truths to myself I perhaps would not phrase so honestly with even my closest friends. With some guidance and tools from Mary, and by listening to myself, the passive and foggy days are far less frequent, and the signs my body, emotions, and mind send me are easier to understand. I’ve found my short time with Mary has been extremely beneficial, and I hope anyone else needing a helping hand will be brave enough to ask her for it” – Creative professional

“Things are going really well for me. I’m still in the same job and in the same place and I find it difficult to fully convey how important this is to me. Thanks so much for your help. I’m far less bothered by things now. I will continue with ‘exposure, exposure, exposure’. Thanks again Mary, I’m really grateful” – Healthcare professional

Workshop Testimonials

Client feedback – Strategies to build happiness

Great presentation, likeable and easy to listen to

Friendly, open, fun

Interesting, varied, very knowledgeable tutor – good mix of lecturing/info and class activity

I really enjoyed your enthusiam for the subject -participation and sharing of experiences was great

Love the style of presentation, relaxed, very informative, lots of laughs

There were many practical applicable exercises to boost happiness – I liked the learning by doing approach.  Liked your personal interactive style

Mary has an extremely good grasp of the concept of happiness and made a very positive atmosphere in class.  I’m hooked, I want more!

I have already recommended to friends to take the course without knowing whether it will be run again!!

Course content was comprehensive, and pitched at an appropriate level

Great course, Mary was fabulous

Most enjoyable course, well structured, informative and participatory

Knowledge of scientific research was helpful for learning

I liked the discussions that supported the topic

Opened my mind -lots of food for thought

Wonderful teacher, informative yet informal, felt at ease to share my ideas and personal experiences

Have had a wonderful day, and thanks for the resources

Client feedback –Emotional eating

Great, relaxed, non-threatening

Relaxed and informal day – good to gather information that can be read over as a reminder at home

Style was pleasant, non-judgemental, positive, relaxed, friendly

Very clear and informative presentation. Learned a lot about mindful eating

Great relaxed style but well structured with a clear outline. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions or contribute ideas.

Approachability of presenters was great

Lot of fun, great to see people participate and to hear about their experiences

I normally feel uncomfortable and tired during whole day courses but not this time!

Liked open-forum style and loved the practical exercises

Great to have 2 presenters, great to hear two points of view

excellent presentation

Great facilitation – Hope you run a stage 2 course!

Great – really relaxed style – kept everything real and relevant – thanks!

Fantastic, clear, informative, easy to follow.

I really enjoyed the day and got a lot out of it. It’s rare to find a course that deals with this.

Client feedback – Mindful approach to stress

“Thank you so much for all the wonderful skills you have helped me with.  They have improved my coping skills so much.”

“Thanks for your guidance and sharing mindfulness with us.  Your wisdom and knowledge are abundant.  Thanks for everything.”

“I appreciate all your sharing and teaching.  The group has been mind-blowing and very helpful.”