“As a therapist Beth has had an enormous impact on my recovery from trauma and addiction for which I will be forever greatful. Her approach, whether in group or individual therapy, gave me the tools to reflect inwardly and reconnect with feelings and emotions previously blocked off, and to be able to process them again. I’ve learned to love and value myself again and lead a life where I now smile each day and sleep well at night.”
Jason
“Like those around me at the time I came to a point in my life where drastic changes needed to take place if I was to survive… I know that may sound dramatic, but for me it really was life or death change. I was fortunate enough to meet Beth at this point. She guided group conversations and therapy to help me uncover the truth about addiction and compulsion, she helped me understand honesty and encouraged an engagement with my emotions. I am now 2 years sober, both physically and emotionally- this would not have been possible without Beth’s direct, professional and honest approach. She is both kind enough to care and courageous enough to delve deep and pull you back out the other side with a smile. I believe we could all benefit from this type of therapy and self-discovery, it helped me then and I draw upon that knowledge everyday since. Heres to a happy future and broad horizon.”
Kevin
“My experience of Bethany as a therapist was very useful, as I struggled to see my strengths as a woman. She also guided me in a positive way of thinking there is more to life and to believe in myself and mostly trust myself. I felt comfortable and experienced Bethany as trustworthy and reliable- she was very perceptive of the situation I found myself in.”
Sunah
“I have struggled with addiction for most of my adult life, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Medication for the latter helped, but the self destructive behaviour did not go away. I was desperate when I sought help from Bethany, and my long-suffering family had reached the ends of their tethers. Ive had therapy before, some more useful than others, but eventually I would find myself lying and manipulating and basically wasting both of our time. Bethany is empathic and supportive but firm when I needed her to be. She is knowledgable and intelligent, and draws on her years of experience (including time as a mental health nurse) to achieve a balance between straight talking and opening doors so I could find my way through them. I genuinely don’t think its hyperbole to say she saved my life. She certainly saved my marriage. I cannot thank her enough, and would recommend, unreservedly that anyone who has spent years struggling with demons seek her out.”
Rebecca
“When I initially contacted Beth, I was on a very bleak trajectory as a cocaine user, becoming more reclusive, reliant and ultimately powerless to control my addiction. Our sessions became more and more enlightening as to understanding my own traits and the reasons I act as I do, and ways to combat the reasons for my inability to succeed. I am now recovered, back on the straight and narrow, and happy- and for that I am extremely thankful to Beth.”
Tom
“I sceptically approached Beth for EMDR due to suffering with extreme embarrassment in social situations for as long as I can remember. I have always found it challenging to get in touch with my emotions, and tend to get really analytical and self-critical instead. I found Beth incredibly reassuring, and her way of coaching me through the process allowed me to find a comfortable place to explore how I felt and make sense of this. Since Ive had EMDR I’ve taken up 2 new hobbies- both social activities- this would not have happened before! I also scared some friends the morning after a party. They came to find me the next day, as they know I am often sat alone cringing and over examining my social presentation- instead I was relaxing and enjoying a lie in! I put this down to EMDR and letting myself process traumatic memories that had kept me stuck for years. THANK YOU BETH!”
Laura
“It is very daunting trying to find the right therapist and I feel I hit the jackpot with Beth as she was exactly what I needed at a time of absolute turmoil and confusion.
She came highly recommended from someone I trusted and her understanding and experience of addiction, behavioural and substance, made her the perfect match for me. I am not an addict but I am married to one and I needed someone who understood addiction and who could help me navigate the craziness and sabotage that comes with living with someone in active addiction. She helped me make sense of a very difficult time, but more importantly she has gone on to help me with me, my thoughts, my past, my part, a time for me!
I didn’t want someone to talk at for an hour, I wanted someone to challenge and understand. I can talk to Beth about everything and anything and don’t feel embarrassed especially when talking about really personal issues. Beth really listens to what you are saying and questions lots and has an extraordinary gift of taking the utter chaos in my head and reflecting it back with sense and clarity. The proverbial penny has dropped quite a few times during our sessions … marriage saving stuff!!”
Kate
“I found the insight Beth was able to provide into the decision making processes of someone struggling with addiction, helped to take some of the fire out of my anger.
This then enabled me to process what we had been going through as a family and what the path forward might look like, if I still wanted it. Both my partner and I were going through parallel recovery paths, him as addict and myself feeling injured, helpless and exhausted of hope and ready to walk away… which doesn’t sound much like a recovery path, but Beth’s therapy helped us to meet up again. The phases of the recovery process are hard and painful for all the impacted parties: fact. Beth is very candid in her approach to therapy which in my case was exactly what I needed. It all takes time and effort, but 2 years on, we are together, he is sober and life is 200% better.”
Adele