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“Hayley offers extremely effective one-on-one counselling, providing a safe and accepting space, free of judgement, where one can express their issues, even if they are difficult or complex problems. I had previously worked with Hayley during a time in my life where she helped me get through a depression and challenge those negative beliefs that I held about myself. Having reached a place where I feel happy and confident on a regular basis, I started to notice that there were some patterns of behaviour that were still holding me back or “kneecapping myself” as I would often call it. I could feel these behaviour patterns draining my energy, preventing me from reaching my goals, and generally living my life to its fullest possibility, but I couldn’t really see or understand where they were coming from or how to change them. So, I sought out Hayley again for more counselling.

Over the course of six sessions, we explored different issues and patterns of emotional repression, denial and lack of self-acceptance. She was able to guide me through areas of deep and visceral fear—fears of being unloved, abandoned or isolated—with an ever-present kindness and love. Through expertly lead meditations, coupled with in-depth discussion before and after to orient and digest the session, we were able to uncover deep aspects of myself which I had attempted to cut off or forget for many years, and with her help and guidance, I was able to see, hear and understand them, eventually feeling comfortable enough to bring them into the light and integrate them into my regular, daily experience of life.

I cannot overstate Hayley’s skills in this area—her ability to focus and guide meditations, keeping one engaged, open and comfortable even when the subject matter is difficult or downright scary, is unmatched. Without her support, I wouldn’t have been able to see or access those deep emotional knots which were sapping my energy and holding me back. I can honestly say the results speak for themselves. I have never felt such ease and happiness in my daily life. Patterns of behaviour which had plagued me for years (laziness, apathy, judgement or downright self-sabotage) have fallen away of their own accord in the wake of the genuine and holistic self-acceptance that Hayley has supported me in cultivating. It isn’t something that has come about through force of will or discipline born of a desire to change who I am or what I want, but as a by-product of being authentically happy with where I am at in life and excited to see all of the amazing things that lie ahead of me.

This testimonial has been particularly difficult to write because of the deep, foundational nature of the shift Hayley has helped catalyse, and I still feel it leaves more out that it includes. The experiences I’ve had with Hayley as my guide have genuinely revolutionized my state of being, shifted the paradigm of how I see my life, and I carry them in my heart every day. It sounds melodramatic, and to some I’m sure it is, but anyone who has had a deep experience of self-realisation or self-acceptance will understand just how powerful those experiences can be and the positive and lasting change they can produce. I love you, Hayley, and the most I can say is thank you for helping that happen for me.”