“I used to feel really really anxious before therapy, like I don’t know what to say!! Why can’t I just run away from my problems? But you ground me, make me feel safe and not pressured to say anything or be any particular way.”

“The thing I love about you is how you just get into my shoes. You instantly understand what I’m trying to say and how I’m feeling. I can’t help but feel like you actually get me and care about me.”

“You have this way of rephrasing what I have said in a way that highlights what I did right… and sometimes it’s surprising to hear.”

“I appreciate how you always help me find my own way. It’s a little irritating that you don’t give me the answer directly, but when we find it indirectly it actually feels good.”

“I like how your approach is a little informal. I also like that we can listen to music and I can fiddle around and play with things during the session. I can easily relax, otherwise I used to be a little tense about therapy.”

“I thought I knew everything about myself, but in our sessions, it’s as if I’m able to experience these things I already know in deeper ways. It’s a little bit of a surreal experience.”

“I felt like I understood things but didn’t know how to change my behaviour when I was triggered… after our work together it finally felt like I had more control. I am able to experience this complete peace in my mind and body.”

“I like how you check in on the relationship between us to see how we are doing, I feel like I can be honest and that will be received.”

“I find that there is a sense of direction to our sessions, I’m not simply talking but am actually learning skills that have helped me in making sense of my life and coping with some difficult things.”