Testimonialse from people helped with Addictions

When I came to you earlier this year, in an attempt to address “my (so called) issues”, I did so a little sceptically, as I had previously visited other counsellors, with little, limited, or no success.I do know that I am armed with the tools to confidently deal with the everyday situations/issues that my work/home life may throw at me. I know now that as long as I continue to Thrive (works hard & believe in myself), I know that I will continue to have the great life that I want.  

I just thought I would give you an update now it is 6 weeks since I saw you. I am still not smoking and really have not desired one either. In actual fact it has impressed my friends so much that they want your contact details for themselves. Next step is to get fit and I have just joined a Gym. The master plan is now in full swing. Anyway thanks again for what seems like an excellent therapy session

I started working through the Thrive programme with Cara as I hoped it would help me. At the time I considered myself to be a reasonably content person, with a drinking issue. It completely changed the way I now think about things, including realising that I don’t actually have a drink problem! I now feel as though I have a weight lifted off my shoulders, the Thrive Programme taught me just how many unhelpful and limiting thoughts I was carrying around in my head!

The best thing is that it is so easy to read, uncomplicated and accessible. The quizzes helped me understand so much about my thinking, and the actions (exercises) built up my confidence and gave me a real understanding of how to gain perspective, something I had lost! My heartfelt thanks to Cara for her warmth and her thoughtful challenges, she enabled me to ‘get it’ really quickly!

Just thought I would let you know that all is going well and I have not had a cigarette since our session, although I have killed eight people (Joke)

I saw you 3 weeks ago today and I just wanted to say thank you, I haven’t touched a cigarette and I have no intention of doing so. Thank you so much for helping me.

When I contacted Cara, I was at yet another ‘rock-bottom’ in my life. I had allowed my life to spiral out of control fuelled by serious heavy drinking. I believed I had never been a confident person. On meeting Cara, I immediately felt that she was a person I could trust and work with. It was a life-changing experience for me. Although I had approached Cara for help with my drink problem, a whole host of other detritus affecting me disappeared from my outlook on life. I can’t thank Cara enough for what she did for me.

…you will be pleased to know I have not touched a cigarette since our session…That’s 7 weeks today! You were right, you have to want to do it, and put effort in but actually it’s got easier as the weeks have gone by. The real test was when I have had a few drinks and my inhibitions go out the window but I have a strong belief I am not addicted so what’s the point? I am a non-smoker and proud!

Thank you for making me see sense, I really enjoyed the session and highly recommend it.