Testimonials
Parent of a child with anxiety:
Sonya Listened to my daughter and my concerns and was able to suggest ideas and we sat challenges and goals for my daughter. My daughter formed a close relationship with Sonya and she found her caring and approachable. Sonya helped my child set out realistic goals and they discussed strategies of how she could reach her goals. Sonya also helped me because I now know different strategies, I can try to help my daughter. These were backed up with articles and literature which I could digest. I felt Sonya listened to my concerns, this helped me greatly, as by this stage we were very tired, stressed and needed some solutions and a caring ear. My child felt very reassured by Sonya and her anxieties quickly disappeared. Thank you so much for all your care and support. It has really made a difference to the whole family unit.
Young person with OCD:
Sonya gave me ways to help my OCD. My moods are better and not as often as before.
Parent of a child with anxiety:
My child’s anxiety has decreased ten-fold since we started seeing Sonya. She has stopped chewing her clothes, can stay in bed without calling out and can pass a dog without freaking out. I have been given the tools to cope with my child’s anxiety, without losing my temper at some of her behaviour. It also helped remind me of the ways I should deal with my own anxiety as it has been some years since I had CBT.
Parent of a young person with OCD:
Sonya has helped my daughter to stop checking things at bedtime enabling her to have a happier bedtime routine. It was helpful for my daughter to talk about her issues with someone else, to the point where she has now been able to share them with me. Sonya has helped her manage her anxiety levels.
Young person with anxiety
It was helpful to talk to someone, especially someone impartial to my life. I was helped to find solutions to problems, suggestions of how to feel better and I got to share deep things with my mum. I got to talk and receive help for mental health blocks etc. Just being able to babble really helps you and your mood – thank you.
Young person school refusing:
Sonya helped me get back into school and I found everything easier. She was always helpful and gave me positive feedback. I still have some things that I worry about, but overall Sonya has helped me learn to control my thoughts.
Parent of a child with anxiety:
It was helpful to have someone who listened and understood so well and being offered suggestions to help manage the worries. Sonya remembered everything discussed at all of the meetings, even about all members of the family. It was very reassuring and relaxed at each meeting. My child has learnt not to keep all of her worries and to move on from them much more quickly. Sonya has given me the knowledge to manage day to day worries and not to compound them or fuel them by giving them too much attention.
Parent of a child with OCD:
Sonya listened to all of my concerns and gave me techniques to help my son. Following us acting on her advice there was a noticeable difference in my son’s self-confidence. Sonya was very understanding and reassuring. I feel that although my son’s problems are not severe, we have tackled them before they have had a chance to become more serious.