“Elaine”

For years I had been constantly sick and every time I went to my G.P. my sickness could never be explained. It's wasn't until I was forced out of my job last year and I completely broke down and went to my G.P. and told her everything. She explained that severe stress and anxiety affected the human body in so many ways. I just assumed that this was life and I had to plod along with it, no matter how bad I felt. My G.P. gave me two options, medication or counselling. She told me that medication would make me feel better but wouldn’t fix my problems and really I should go for the counseling, however it was a decision I had to make for myself.
I decided to go for counselling and I was referred to Carol. I didn't know what to expect, however Carol made me feel calm and at ease throughout the session. After my first visit with Carol I actually left feeling a bit lighter.
It felt so good to talk to someone who was looking at my life from the side lines. She told me that to understand how the incident at work came to pass, I had to go back to the beginning. I had to figure out how and why I had created the coping mechanisms I had been using for so long. She made me realize that they were no longer working for me. I had to break it all down and build new coping mechanisms in order to pull myself back together.
With each week that passed I began to open my eyes. I could start to see the bigger picture and with that knowledge I began to start living again. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for Carols guidance. Even my G.P. commented that I have the sparkle back in my eyes!!

“Jane”

Carol has a natural ability to help guide you to those tender, vulnerable places that need examining, that hold you back from being your authentic self. Whatever your pace, she is beside and behind you each faltering step. There is no right or wrong. Just her steady, empathetic and caring consultation. Having attended therapy in the USA, I never expected to find a therapist of Carol's expertise or skill in Ireland. I feel incredibly lucky for the gift of her in my life; you are in safe, nurturing hands with her.