Therapy Testimonials
Below, please find some reviews across a range of our adult, young person, child and family therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Animal Assisted Therapy with Jett the therapy dog:
Adult therapies
“My treatment with Systemisk has been positively life changing and beat all my expectations.”
“A welcoming safe and confidential environment.”
“I could not have navigated this dreadful time without your help, guidance, encouragement and confidence in me. Thank you so much.”
“Working with a kind, gentle and compassionate therapist”
“[The Systemisk psychologist] helped me navigate some extremely difficult times and really helped me become confident in who I am as person. They gave me some great techniques to use when things aren’t going so well. I am a lot calmer and more relaxed, and learning to live in the moment. They are fantastic.”
— Individual Therapy Client
The most helpful aspects of working with Systemisk were:
~ Being able to be honest with no judgement
~ Getting things off my chest
~ Being taught practical techniques to manage extreme stress as it arises
~ Being reassured that what I have gone through is significant and that my reaction and the resultant trauma is completely normal
~ Having the courage to face the future
— Individual Therapy Client
“I found it really easy to build up a good and open relationship with my psychologist. I didn’t feel rushed or under pressure at any point in the therapy process.”
“My therapy was really in-depth, and focused on underlying causes and resolution, as well as techniques to help me manage things better.”
“[The Systemisk psychologist] was very good at putting me at ease about starting the journey. She equipped me with an ability to understand my thoughts and feelings, develop a skill set to cope in “moments that matter” and changed my perspective on what is important to me to think about and give my time to. It has been a fantastic experience and I am a better person for it.”
“Working with Systemisk I felt listened to and had my feelings validated. In particular, helping me identify the difference between my underlying values and my emotions was invaluable to make me feel more at peace with what I was feeling.”
[The Systemisk psychologist] is a real expert in her field. She has taught me all about how my mind works and why it behaves like it does in response to the trauma, grief and loss I have experienced. I was exhausted by constantly trying to fight and push the negative thoughts and memories away. Overwhelmed by sadness and grief and crippled by flashbacks. With [the psychologist’s] help I have been able to accept what has happened, understand it and start to move on. She has taught me many practical techniques to manage the symptoms I experience and these work really well day to day.
The treatment has been very powerful and at times emotional. I have always felt safe, comfortable and supported throughout the sessions.
I have re-discovered my values and gained some much needed clarity that has allowed me to take more control of my life and make some positive changes.
I am forever grateful to [The Systemisk psychologist] for helping me navigate a challenging time of life, rediscover myself and take back some control.
— Individual Therapy Client
You’re AMAZING at your job... well, your vocation! You have a real talent for knowing what people need and adapting. You made me feel incredibly comfortable in order to go through the therapeutic process and I will be forever grateful for your help and support. I’m in a much better place of understanding and knowledge which I know will serve me well. I am totally OK about asking for help in the future and will certainly be back in touch! I’m on holiday as I type this and I am reflecting on your words and how much of a journey I’ve been on (and will continue) but I’m allowing your kind words to land. You truly have no idea of the impact you have on people’s lives... keep doing the amazing role you do! Thank you once again.
— Individual Therapy Client
Family, young person, and child therapies
“Systemisk helped me at a time when my 14 year old daughter was dropping out of school due to anxiety caused from bullying. This was one of the hardest times of our lives. I was seriously concerned my daughter might take her own life. She was resistant to the idea of therapy. However Systemisk’s therapy room and dog immediately put her at ease. [The Systemisk psychologist] has a very special way about her that even the most suspicious of children can easily trust and warm to. She is so authentic and genuine and holds the child at the centre. She worked her magic and now when my child looks back at that time in her life she can not only have compassion for herself but also shows compassion for the people that bullied her, and she no longer feels affected by it. Quite incredible.
We will forever hold [the Systemisk Psychologist] as a special person in our lives that got us through. Thank you.”
— Family therapy client
Therapy with an 8 year old - emetophobia
I found it great we had an initial meeting without [client name] as we hadn’t had this before. It really added to the feeling you were really looking at making her therapy very specific for her, which helped us to feel comfortable that you had a good understanding of her situation before meeting her. Having the different spaces for [client name] to choose from each week and letting her decide the week prior what she’d like to do at her next session made it really exciting for her when coming to see you, she really looked forward to seeing you before the sessions which made taking her to therapy much easier.
You offered such a range of activities for her to do during the sessions and that was so great for her. She still talks about Jett the dog!
I honestly don’t think there is anything we would change, it was everything she needed. Thank you
The level of standard of care and attention that [client name] received was exceptional. [client name] and I felt supported throughout the whole process. [client name] has now recovered and it’s all thanks to [the Systemisk psychologist’s] excellent care and treatment.
— Parent of child therapy client
Mother and Son Therapy:
Son: “The whole thing was perfect, went so smoothly and you don’t need to improve – it was perfect!!
Mother: “My son and I felt utterly supported and guided at a very difficult time. The feeling of being valued, understood and celebrated for who you are is healing. It has been such powerful, nurturing support that will help us as we navigate the future. The care, thought and communication with school has been so reassuring and intrinsic to changes being made for the better. We thank [The Systemisk psychologist] and Jett the therapy dog for the ultimate package of love, support, kindness, laughter and hope.”
“Being outdoors, in nature and with animals around made therapy accessible for [client name]. She would have been much more uncomfortable, possibly even unable to participate, indoors.
[The Systemisk psychologist] was warm and welcoming, invited feedback and was willing to adapt her approach to support [client name]. As a parent, I found her to be very understanding, patient and professional.
— Parent of child therapy client
Year 6 transition wellness workshops:
“I liked how we learnt that feelings tell your brain something.”
“It was interactive and good fun and I learnt a lot.”
“I was interesting when we learnt about DNAV and what it stands for.”
“I love how we learnt about the four superpowers.”
“I liked the activities we did.”
“I liked the activities and how we moved around a lot.”
“It was fun and inclusive.”
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