Success Stories
Here’s What Our Clients Say About Us…
“I took part in Kickstart (Discover a Happier You) in September/October 2018, during a period of emotional turmoil born from culminating childhood issues and self-destructive mental attitudes. When I first began the course, my goal was simply not to feel miserable and suffering every day, and not to continue to hurt myself and those I love through unhealthy coping habits and emotional outbursts. I can honestly say that the course allowed me to meet that goal and surpass it beyond what I thought possible. Not only has my overall mood improved and stabilised to the point I’ve rediscovered motivation and joy that I hadn’t felt in years, but I am also no longer in fear of negatively impacting myself and others because I’m much better at understanding and expressing my emotions in healthy and constructive ways. I hardly recognise myself now – in the best way possible.
While I can’t say that the course was easy or fun, it was undoubtably effective, and conducted by an organiser (Hayley) who is excellent at developing a safe, judgement-free environment for you to work through your problems. It helped me deal with those issues that I was aware of (for example, explosive and unexplained anger at small or mundane inconveniences) but didn’t know how to resolve, as well as helping unearth and resolve new problems which otherwise would have continued to lurk and affect my happiness and behaviour (such as my tendency to set unattainable goals and then beat myself up when I inevitably failed).
The wholistic view of the course meant that I developed skills to constructively experience and express my emotions in the moment they arise, while also improving my understanding of where they stem from, how my past (and unresolved issues) impact their intensity and what I can do to heal from the experiences of my past. These skills not only helped me through that rough period but will continue to help me for the rest of my life, so that I can prevent future downward spirals, the build up of emotional detritus, and slipping into unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The balance in the course of scientific background and application of skills meant that it wasn’t just a ‘black box’ of instructions. I understand the process to go through to treat my problems at their source as well as their symptoms, and why the process works the way it does. Integral to this process was the continuous support of Hayley, who facilitated that work through gentle and kind guidance, allowing me to work through hard-to-face problems at my own pace and in my own way.
To anyone suffering from emotional turmoil, swings, and unexplained outbursts, or even a general low mood or depression, I would thoroughly recommend this course. It helped me rediscover areas of myself I’d forgotten existed, realise I could be happier than I ever thought possible, and learn to deal with my emotions in a healthy and integrated manner.”
“At 43 year old and having had many years of back problems along with every treatment (chiropractor, physio, accupuncture, MRI, cortizone injections, massage, cupping) all with mixed, expensive, largely failed results. One even slipped a disc for me crippling me for two months with a paralized leg. I had given up on any further treatment and was willing to live with a level of pain I could treat with painkillers and limited physical exertion. However I met Hayley and got to know her and I found out more about the treatment she offered – not actually touching my back was a bonus. I was skeptical at the time and after the first treatment I wasn’t 100% sold. However she picked up on ever bit of my poor health without my saying anything to prompt it. I continued treatments and have now seen her around a dozen times and can recommend no better treatment. Had I seen her years ago I would be a healthier person today.”
“Very kind and caring person, knows her job well, has been doing it for 17 years”
“Hayley has a unique instinct to treat you with your problem in many different forms… she can assess you very cleverly and knows just the right tools to treat you… I hope you get to visit her and experience her practice.”
“One-on-one counselling with Hayley is an extremely helpful and positive experience, even when dealing with difficult or painful problems. She provides a safe space to talk without judgement or fear of expressing issues. She is able to lead you to your own realisations, not just speaking them to you. In this way she allows you to face problems to the extent you are ready at that time, and to fully integrate your learning into your behaviour, because it is a conclusion you reached for yourself through her guidance.
She gives perspective to areas where your judgement might be clouded due to misconceived beliefs or previous experiences, provides a gentle hand to focus you on areas that your might be neglecting consciously or unconsciously and draws on a wealth of experience to provide a path through the darkness to a satisfying and positive resolution of the issue.
Hayley leads meditations with an expert hand, guiding you in an accessible and focused way, with little area for confusion or loss of concentration. She gives a space and atmosphere that allow you to open up through the meditation, even if you lack previous experience or hold feelings of doubt or nervousness.
While the meditation usually has a specific purpose, it doesn’t have to follow a prescribed path. The journey is taken by you, in your own direction and at your pace, with Hayley guiding and focusing you where you need it. This might mean that the focus is not where you expected it to be, but it is where you need it, and this flexibility is a powerful tool for getting to the crux of issues that would otherwise be clouded by previous expectations, beliefs, or fears.”
“The online courses are thought provoking and very helpful.”
Here are some questionnaire responses from Teenagers that have worked with me
What was your situation like before working with me or doing the Anxiety and Stress workshop?
Frustrated and felt like I wasn’t achieving anything
What reservations (if any) did you have about working with me or doing the workshop?
I was a bit sceptical of trying meditation/yoga techniques but actually enjoyed it.
What has the process of working with me or working through the workshop been like?
Enjoyable and relaxing, Hayley made me feel comfortable.
What is the one best result you have got from working with me or on the workshop?
Realising self-actualisation and I should focus on my own development.
Anything else I need to know?
You do an amazing Job!
What was your situation like before working with me or doing the Anxiety and Stress workshop?
Stressed
Mind a bit muddled
Confused
What reservations (if any) did you have about working with me or doing the workshop?
I didn’t know what it would be like and a little worried who else would be on the workshop.
What has the process of working with me or working through the workshop been like?
Calming and a positive process.
What is the one best result you have got from working with me or on the workshop?
I came out with a more positive mindset.
Anything else I need to know?
I’m thinking more positively after the workshop and I am going to download your Anxiety and Stress download so I have all the techniques on my phone and I can calm myself down and think straight.
What was your situation like before working with me or doing the Anxiety and Stress workshop?
I didn’t have any ways of becoming calm and didn’t know how to deal with my stress.
What reservations (if any) did you have about working with me or doing the workshop?
I was worried about being judged by others.
What has the process of working with me or working through the workshop been like?
Very effective way of managing stress, just by certain breathing exercises.
What is the one best result you have got from working with me or on the workshop?
Being able to feel calmer and more relaxed by simple exercises.
Anything else I need to know?
Thank you, I will be able to continue using these techniques for a calmer, stress free life.
Your methods are very helpful and effective.