Testimonials

The following testimonials are from clients who have shared their experience of counselling at Be You Counselling in order to help you get a feel for therapy, however, they have been anonymised for confidentiality reasons.

"Before counselling I was having regular breakdowns, almost every month, sometimes a couple of times a month. I wasn't able to function fully, I would take myself to bed and try to sleep away the hopelessness. I withdrew from people, barely went out, I was having panic attacks and anxiety consumed my thoughts. I was exhausted from the constant worry, using food and drink binges as a way to comfort myself. It didn't work, just made me more miserable. I couldn't understand why I did these things, why I behaved this way, why I couldn't stop! I decided I wanted to understand myself.

I searched for a counsellor in my area and came across Be You Counselling. We started off online, because of lockdown. I was extremely nervous and worried to be honest, but Samantha made me feel at ease and reassured me it's ok to cry when I need to and let it all out. Crying was something I wouldn't let myself do in front of anyone, instead it became a physical pain that I now recognise as my need to cry, and I do!

Each session, I learned something new about myself that I had not been aware of. Samantha talked me through it and used visual aids that made so much sense. Literally like a jigsaw puzzle, each week another piece was added to my puzzle. Fast forward a few months, now I love myself, I understand my thoughts, I no longer have panic attacks or anxiety, my confidence has grown so much. I am now the person I was meant to be before "issues" took over. I cannot thank Samantha enough, I'm so grateful for her help, I even felt sad about the counselling coming to an end, you get a connection and I'll never forget it.

If I ever need help again, I will definitely be back in touch. Samantha is highly recommend, a lovely person and fantastic counsellor. She will help you!"

"My life has been completely turned around thanks to my therapy with Samantha. Before I started counselling I was so lost and confused about my feelings. Counselling has taught me not only how to understand my emotions, but how to manage them in a better way. As a result of this I am much calmer and happier. My work life has become so much easier due to my newly learnt ability to deal with situations differently. I would never have imagined counselling could have this sort effect on my life but apparently it can. I would highly recommend Be You Counselling without hesitation to anyone who is struggling lifer in need! Samantha will work her magic on you like she did on me!"

"I was very sceptical about using the services of a counsellor but was at a point that I didn't know where else to go with the way I was feeling. I warmed to Samantha immediately, she made me feel comfortable and I felt able to open up to her. She is professional but approachable and has a natural empathy and understanding about life. I came to very much look forward to my sessions and Samantha helped me to work through many issues in a practical and sensible manner, she helped me to understand and accept myself. Counselling has helped me to finally lay some of my past to rest and given me confidence to move forward. I would highly recommend By You Counselling."

"I was extremely nervous about starting counselling and was unsure of what to expect. Samantha immediately put me at ease and created a safe space for me to talk about myself and how I was feeling. She challenged me when I needed to be challenged and reassured me when I needed reassuring. I began to see results very quickly and felt the positive impact it was making on my life. I now feel a lot happier and calmer which those close to me have also noticed. I was impressed with the way Samantha could remember the details of our previous discussions and would refer back to something I had said in past sessions. It made me feel I was being listened to and that she was taking on board what I was saying. Samantha was easy to talk to, I can see that the techniques and skills she has taught me will be a huge help to me going forward for which I am very grateful. I cannot recommend Be You Counselling highly enough."

"I've seen many counsellors in my time and they were good, but all they did was explore my past and how it affected me presently. It was rehashed time and again but no coping skills were given to me. With Samantha it was totally different, she gave me a way of forming different viewpoints and, very early on I felt my feelings were validated and I felt reassured that I wasn't fatally flawed. She gave me a technique over a few sessions to bring me back into the present moment should my thoughts run away with me again. With Samantha's help I am able to cope better. Thank you for all your help!"