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2010-09-01
20:10:29

You were right. It isn't a 'quick fix' or a 'magic wand'. It was a difficult process but one that was worth it.

I was terrified when I first came to see you as I'd never asked anyone for help before. You quickly put me at ease and helped me to help myself. A skill I will never forget.

Thank you.

Me

2010-08-01
21:43:29

I'd been working with self-help books for years and spent a fortune thinking that therapy would cost me much more. If I add up what I spent on those books compared to the amount I've spent on therapy I would have saved money if I'd come to you earlier. Even if this wasn't the case, my therapy has been the best investment I've ever made in myself. It's made me more who I am than I've ever been (I know that makes sense to me!). Thank you Thom!

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2010-07-12
22:11:10

I'm not sure where I'd be now without your help. Thank you.

B

M

2010-06-25
14:33:57

I came to you simply paying for a service and at times I must have been very frustrating. You showed me your humanity and you were genuinely honest with me. In turn I was the most honest I've ever been in my life.
I realised that the simplicity of this was the most difficult aspect of the therapy/relationship, but you balanced it perfectly between helping me when I needed it and not helping me when you felt it best I learn for myself. I gained so much more than money can buy. Thank you.

H

2010-06-11
11:41:11

I first came to see Thom because I didn't feel my reactions to things were 'normal' and everything seemed out of proportion.

I was sceptical about whether therapy would work for me and at times the relationship was a difficult one. But I'm glad I stuck with it and though there are still plenty of things to work on, I certainly understand myself far better and have a much clearer idea of how to approach things.

And guess what? I'm normal after all!

Thank you so much Thom.

Me

2010-05-26
21:56:09

I was full of shame. SHAME! I didn't know where to turn as it was ruining my life. I even felt ashamed of coming for help.

It was liberating to find that I am just human after all and that I can be free of shame.

You freed me from crippling shame. Thank you so much.

ANON

2010-05-18
12:29:20

I was so apprehensive before my first session. But as soon as you opened the front door, you helped me feel more relaxed and comfortable.

That said, it took me a while to tell you what my real problems were, but I did and I'm glad that I did. You've helped me beyond measure and I can't thank you enough.

Me

2010-05-11
19:34:31

Liked the fact that you didn't have 'airs and graces' and that you spoke with a good old-fashioned Lancashire accent! You didn't look down on me or condescend me. You worked WITH me and not FOR me.

No, it was not a magic wand, but I didn't expect one. A hard journey but one which I have learned so much about myself on. It's equipped me to face anything that comes my way on the rest of my journey. I'm glad I shared this bit with you.

Ta very much! (in similar Lancashire accent)

anonymous

2010-05-11
09:59:26

Lovely, warm, bright, welcoming surroundings. Professional and caring attitude.
When you said at the beginning about the relationship with your therapist being so important, you were right. I had to learn to trust you just like in other relationships in my life, except you were there to make me aware of the blocks that I was putting in my own way in forming and keeping healthy relationships.

It wasn't easy and I'm sure I wasn't, but it was worth every minute and every penny. Thank you.

Anon

2010-04-22
09:17:17

Thom has helped me finally articulate the feelings that have been stirring for several years. I have a better understanding of my idiosyncracies (including a few I wasn't aware of) and hopefully it will help improve the relationships I have with other people. I don't know how things will pan out in the future but I have a lot more confidence in my ability to deal with whatever comes my way. I know now that what I'm feeling is perfectly normal. And for that, Thom, I can't thank you enough :)

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2010-04-14
11:30:08

I know that what I came with seemed unusual, but you never made me feel 'unusual'. It was more of a life dilemma than an issue so I didn't know whether therapy would be for me.

Did my dilemma go away? No. But I gained insight and clarity and from that, have been able to make an informed decision. I have learnt to trust my own intuition and am aware of why I lost it in the first place.

Thank you.

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2010-03-26
10:07:23

I was nervous before I arrived at our first session, but I was quickly relaxed and able to tell you why I was there. I'm not really sure what to put here other than that you helped me when I thought everything (and everyone) was a dead loss. Not easy but worth it. Thank you.

C.

Anonymous

2010-03-17
23:23:23

The homely yet professional surroundings combined with your professional and caring attitude was just right for me. I have managed to overcome my anxiety and although it is not completely gone (you said we all have anxiety in our lives to some extent), it is much more manageable because I understand it more and the part it has played in my life.

I can recommend Thom to anyone. I will miss our sessions.

anon

2010-02-27
16:55:47

It took me a long time to accept the help on offer, to accept people cared about and loved me, i was always sceptical about therapy, with preconceptions most people have but the reality is a world away from this. I found our sessions very demanding but extremely rewarding at the same time, i would recommend this to anyone and everyone, problems big or small. you truly have helped me help myself so thanks for everything !!

take care dude..........

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2010-02-11
14:51:57

This has been a very hard journey. I went from liking you, to not liking you. To being open with you, to being closed with you. Being sad with you to being angry with you. Even being attracted to you, to finding you extremely unattractive. You allowed me to express all these things without judgement and even actively encouraged me to do so whilst remaining truly professional.

This has left me better able to express myself and in turn has improved my relationships and my life.

Goodbye Tom