What past clients say about Alistair
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3 responses to “Testimonials”
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I thought I understood what I was going to get out of therapy when I first approached Alistair. But he, very gently and respectfully, blew my expectations away. He supported me totally and completely, whilst at the same time, challenging me when he knew I needed it. I’m now at a point where I don’t need my past destructive behaviours as coping strategies but I have enough self-respect now to know I deserve better. I’m proud of myself, and I am happy. Properly happy. Not in a manic intense trauma-bonded way or in a way that relies on another human or an orgasm or 6 beers. I’m peacefully content and happy within myself and my life and I never thought I’d ever say that“
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He is a very skilled communicator. I will forever be incredibly grateful for Alistair, his infinite patience and his guidance. He provided me with the skills to change my own life for the better and to find a peace within myself that I’ve never known before.
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I have seen lots of therapists over the years to try to deal with the legacy of an “interesting” upbringing compounded by ASD/ADHD – leading to a long series of co-dependent and immensely destructive relationships.
Couple that with stress, anxiety, compulsions, hyper vigilance, insecurities and all the other traits that go with a battered neuro-spicy mind and hard-wired way of thinking and life has not been all that fun up until now, to be honest.
Some therapists have scratched the surface. Some might even have made a dent. 1 or 2 just made me feel like a potential long term income source and nothing more.
Alistair is completely different. Always gentle and kind, never judging, he helps you recognise when the old ways are trying to bite and bugger up your life again and helps you find the confidence to use the tools he gives to help you stop overthinking or overreacting when life gets tough or things get too much to carry.
He explains why I think like I do and what to do to stop spiralling. He explains why others act towards me like they do when I misunderstand and read in meanings that aren’t there.
He’s helped me see the good in others and accept that I can be loved for who I am.
He guides, questions, lets you ramble (at times) and listens quietly.
And then drops a rock in your pond, watches the ripples spread in your mind and challenges your view of the world and how your head reacts in such a way that it’s like stepping into daylight.
So many lightbulb moments…
He’s not just a therapist. He’s a friend who opens up about himself so you feel safe and supported and can open up in return.
He values you for who you are, sees who you can be and wants to help you make the most of your world and your time with the people you love. And he shows you how to see and accept that it is real and you deserve that.
I have learned so much over the last few months working with Alistair that I can honestly say that, with his help and guidance, and the support, love (and patience) of my partner, I actually feel like I have a place in the world for the first time.
I feel human. I have worth. I feel at peace.
Thank you.
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