PERSONAL CRISIS
(carrying on can seem almost impossible)
Man, 47
Ruth was amazing, really helped me with my anxiety and gave me confidence to go out and meet with friends, something I had struggled with so much over the years
Man, 42
“I am 42 years old and it took me a long time (in fact years) to finally decide, perhaps it was time that I talked to someone. Even after a difficult childhood and various struggles in my adult life, I was used to do things on my own and finding my own way.
I always found it very difficult to ask for help, but I felt that something needed to change because I was carrying a lot inside my head and it was affecting me and others around me. I started my sessions with an open mind, just to talk to someone about my life finally and see where it took me.
From the first session I felt comfortable with Ruth, talking about things that affected me for a very long time. And really, it felt like I was putting a weight down. She listens to you and shows you things perhaps you did not look at/think about before.
She has also helped me with how I communicate with others and how to deal with my bad moods. I have to say that I am at peace with some of my childhood issues and also accepting things that I can’t change/out of my control. My relationships with others have also improved.
Life is full of struggles, but I feel that I am dealing with things better than before. I am very grateful to Ruth for helping me and hope that this review will help others who are not sure about taking therapy.”
Man, 28
“I found Ruth’s details online whilst looking for help with my depression and anxiety, both of which I knew nothing about!
I’m so glad I did and I can’t express in words just how much she changed my life by helping me through such a difficult period of 12 months or so.
The therapy and guidance I received during this time did not only allow me to get better, it taught me skills that I can use forever.
I can highly recommend Ruth and have already done so to both family and friends.”
Woman, 27
“I worked with Ruth for around a year when I was dealing with the illness of a family member. Her kindness and warmth meant so much to me and our weekly sessions gave me the space and opportunity to think about myself instead of other people. It was important to me that someone understood what I was going through and Ruth did just that with a gentleness and encouragement that stays with me to this day.
By the end of our time together I had reached some clarity about what I wanted for the future and had the confidence to pursue it. She helped me to recognise and quell some of my self-criticism and untangle some complicated and painful family relationships. I am very grateful for the time we spent together.”
Woman, 27
“I was originally incredibly resistant to the idea of counselling at all, as I had had such poor experiences previously, where counselling had left me feeling more vulnerable than when I arrived.
This could not have been more different from the moment I started my sessions with Ruth. Every session left me feeling more empowered to be an agent for change in my own life, even when I was confronting difficult emotions and complicated personal circumstances.
I intended originally to only see Ruth for six weeks; in the end, I saw her weekly for 6 months. This is not because I felt any pressure to book further appointments, but because the sessions became a vital part of my support system when the process of counselling revealed more deep-seated issues and past struggles with bouts of anxiety and depression.
Needless to say, almost two and a half years later, I feel more at peace than at any part of my life to date, and a large part of that is to do with the on-going support that Ruth gives me – whether an infrequent drop-in for a ‘mental health check-up’, or more regular sessions when life throws up its’ many challenges.
I don’t know what ‘form’ of counselling, coaching or therapy Ruth uses – all I know is that it works! I genuinely wish that all people who were struggling with the complicated world that we live in had someone as thoughtful, reflective and giving as Ruth as part of their system of support. I am certainly very grateful for the role she has played in supporting me to become the best version of myself (or close enough!).”
Man, 39
“Ruth saw me through a very stressful period in my life. Her guidance taught me a lot about my work and family situations and how to make improvements in both areas.
She is easy to work with and I recovered my confidence as well as learning some useful techniques.”
Woman, 32
“I saw Ruth during a period of major life transition, when I was feeling lost, alone and insecure. I found her sessions to be incredibly helpful, she is a very kind and supportive listener.
She offered excellent advice and insight and was generally very validating of my experiences. I wouldn’t hesitate in turning to her again for support.”
Man, 52
“I felt very down and fragile at a bad time in my life. Ruth helped me deal with problems in personal life as well as a lack of confidence, and just generally struggling to cope with everyday things.
Ruth in her quiet and personable way helped me work through the worst of these issues. Ruth showed great concern and understanding which was very valuable to me at this particularly low point of my life.”
“No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell”
C G Jung
