Testimonials
Finding inspiration from clients experiences
Sophie
Working with Emma has been one of the best decisions and best investments I have made for myself. I wish I had done it sooner. Having a trained professional to support you is a totally different experience to self-help, and in my case, far more effective, and this is the value in investing in therapy.
I was lucky to find you Emma. You're a really an amazing therapist, I found you to be so compassionate and easy to open up to, and you have been so skilled at guiding me and providing the support I needed.
So many parts of the therapeutic sessions have been helpful. The experience of talking to someone who is trained and experienced with providing effective support to help me navigate the challenges I was experiencing has been invaluable.
Having a dedicated space and time to talk about things is also really helpful. I also really value the process of learning to understand and recognise my thought patterns and to see my thinking from different perspectives.
I realised that this is the first time anyone has really validated my experiences or emotions, and told me that it's okay to feel like this or that there's a reason I am experiencing these feelings, and I think that has been quite powerful too.
I've really become much more conscious of my inner critic and how hard I am on myself and this has been really important for my journey. I found the exercises about reflecting on childhood and life milestone, and thinking about values to be very helpful. I also really found the control room hypnotherapy really great.
It's really been life changing. Our sessions helped me get through one of the most challenging periods of my life. When I first reached out, it was out of desperation for help with the chronic levels of anxiety I was experiencing. When I look back to that time, it was like anxiety had hijacked my life - I couldn't calm down, I couldn't enjoy my life, I couldn't sleep properly and I could barely eat.
I now feel so calm and grounded - and I think my nervous system is more regulated than it's been years. Although I initially reached out for support with anxiety, the work we have done has gone beyond this. I feel like I have a better understanding of myself and I've re-established a deep sense of trust and confidence in myself. I am being kinder to myself and not allowing my inner critic to take over. Through our work, I feel that I have a created solid foundation from which to build a happier more fulfilled life.
Without support I think I would still be experiencing quite debilitating levels of anxiety. Ultimately I think this would have had a negative effect on my mental and physical wellbeing in the long run. I think I was probably on the verge of burnout and if I hadn't made some changes, I would have pushed myself into a more severe level of burnout. I think I also realised that I wasn't very happy in the situation I was in, and I'm not sure I would have been able to change that while feeling so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted.
Nicola
What it's like working with Emma ?
To sum it up it's been eye opening and prosperous. The sessions have highlighted a key route cause allowing me to work on the negative threads attached to that route and Iove made a start addressing each thread one at a time. The techinques shared with me has allowed me to process, address, and let go of those narratives.
What has been most helpful?
Establishing the route cause and having an understanidng of how this has effected me in so many different areas of my life and also understanding how easily one negative narrative can manifest and spiral in so many ways. Knowing and undersadning this has put so much into perspective.
What could have made the experience better?
Honestly, I really can't think of how this could have gone any better! I feel more in control, lighter and excited to continue abolishing those narratives.
I've aways felt embarrassed at the thought of seeking or asking for help and Emma, you approcah things with such ease and understanding in a way I felt I could whole heartedly trust you therefore be completely open and honest thoughtout the sessions which I believe has allowed me to have such an enourmous break through. Thank you so much!
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Kate
Feedback on 1-1 support and Inner Sanctum Retreat
Going into the day, I didn’t really know what to expect having never been to any event like this before and having never met any of the guests or hosts in person, but having known Emma virtually for a year I trusted her to go along and try it out anyway, which has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Just before reaching the venue I definitely felt some of my nerves building up but from the second I walked into the building I was welcomed with a big hug from Emma, such a warm greeting from Lolly and Laura telling me she feels like she knows me already, all of which immediately put me at ease and made me feel so supported and calm. I found the booklets we were given to be such a lovely touch, which when paired with the welcome circle really helped to set the tone for the day and was such a relaxed way to get to know one another.
Lolly’s meditation was truly transformative. I have never done any formal meditation before, but it was such a grounding yet overwhelming experience. The sounds were truly transcendent, and I found my mind taking me along such a magical journey that I didn’t even know it was capable of doing. Despite all of this being new to me, I felt so safe and supported as Lolly’s guidance was very calming and made me feel at ease throughout the process. For the past couple of months I had really been struggling to let go of a specific experience that had left me feeling really hurt and that was one of the reasons I wanted to go to the retreat. I had the belief that I would be working on this one specific thing all day and for many more weeks to come but straight after Lolly’s meditation I shed a few tears and after that I have felt so free. I didn’t even think about this experience for the rest of the day and instead was able to prioritise myself throughout the rest of the activities we participated in, which I haven’t been able to do for a long time. Thank you, Lolly, you truly helped to heal a part of my story and aid me in leaving this experience in the past allowing me to set my mind free.
Despite knowing Emma for a year, I had never actually done hypnotherapy before as I had been too nervous to try it but now, I realise how much I was really missing out. Emma’s calming and instructive guidance throughout her session truly helped me to unlock ideas and thoughts about myself and purpose that I have never actively considered before but yet are so aligned with what I want for myself.
She helped me to see my potential and to celebrate my individuality and uniqueness by leaning into who I am and who I want to be rather than letting the opinions of others dictate my life direction. Emma is so special in the way she helps people; she has a magic and intuition that helps her to really go beyond all the walls and armour and really see people for who they are. Her empathy and kindness are second to none and there are not words to describe the positive impact she has had on my life; I have learned so many lessons from her and am beyond grateful to have met her when I did in life. Having her support is like having a whole cavalry behind you, you feel so protected, but you are still the one on the frontline as Emma’s truest gift is not telling people what to do but giving them the tools to figure it out for themselves.
Last but not least, we participated in Laura’s life coaching session. During this session we tackled some challenging topics such as setting boundaries and values which I know brought up lots of difficult memories for us all, but Laura’s warm and bubbly persona brought such a jovial and kind light to the conversation that made us feel so supported from the get-go. I found her guidance to be very clear and informative but most importantly realistic and honest which when creating a plan for yourself are the most important things to have. I have already started to break down some of the things we discussed together and implement them into my everyday life so hopefully over the coming weeks I will see some change for the better there.
This experience is truly so incredible. The best word I have to describe it is beautiful. From meeting likeminded people and being guided through such transformative processes in such a supported manner the day really could not have been better. It was full of activities but also left plenty of time for both socialising and having some down time for relaxation and reflection too which was really lovely to have between each session. The location itself was also gorgeous and so peaceful with the exception of the odd donkey saying hi but this I can only say was a bonus too. The food on the day was so refreshing and colourful and there was something for everyone - my particular favourite was the brilliant selection of herbal teas, there were so many to choose from! Overall this retreat is a must attend event for anyone who feels like they need to bring a bit more peace into their life or is looking for some guidance, as they will be welcomed with such warmth and experience that it would be impossible for them to leave not a more self-confident person.
