Therapy Testimonials

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[The Systemisk psychologist] helped me navigate some extremely difficult times and really helped me become confident in who I am as person. Give me some great techniques to use when things aren’t going so well. I am a lot calmer and relaxed and learning to live in the moment. They are fantastic

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 arrises

· 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

[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.

My therapy was really in-depth, and focused on underlying causes and resolution, as well as techniques to help me manage things better.

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.

The most helpful aspects of working with Systemisk were:

·      Feeling listened to / having 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

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 Jet for the ultimate package of love, support, kindness, laughter and hope.

·      Year 6 transition ‘Bounc’e workshops June 25 (FB)

·      “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.”

The most helpful aspects of working with Systemisk were:

Being outdoors, in nature and with animals around made therapy accessible for X. She would have been much more uncomfortable, possibly even unable to participate, indoors. Nina was warm and welcoming, invited feedback and was willing to adapt her approach to support X. As a parent, I found Nina to be very understanding, patient and professional.

Nina 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 Nina’s therapy room and dog immediately put her at ease. Nina 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 Nina as a special person in our lives that got us through. Thank you.

The level of standard of care and attention that XXX received was exceptional. XXX and I felt supported throughout the whole process. XXX has now recovered and it’s all thanks to Nina’s excellent care and treatment.

I could not have navigated this dreadful time without your help, guidance, encouragement and confidence in me. Thank you so much.

·       My treatment with [The Systemisk psychologist] has been positively life changing and beat all my expectations.

[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.

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.

Therapy with 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 Jet!

·      I honestly don’t think there is anything we would change, it was everything she needed. Thank you

·      Reflective Practice sessions- external supervision for a psychologist in senior leadership role.

·      External supervision with Aiveen has been an invaluable part of my clinical practice as a psychologist, offering a reflective space to explore complex cases, challenge assumptions, and refine my formulations. What makes external supervision particularly useful for me is the objectivity it brings; working with someone outside of my immediate team or organisation allows for a fresh, unbiased perspective that can illuminate blind spots and broaden my clinical thinking. It also creates a psychologically safe environment where I can speak openly without concern for internal dynamics or organisational pressures. This external lens has helped me maintain professional boundaries, navigate ethical dilemmas with greater clarity, and stay grounded in evidence based practice, all of which have significantly enhanced the quality of care I provide.

The containment, predictability and accessibility all worked great for me. I found Aiveen was always so compassionate and understanding and provided support where I had very little in my role (via feedback form)

Aiveen provided such containing and knowledgeable support through supervision. She supported me to find my feet in my new role and was compassionate and always supported me to learn more around areas of interest. It was a pleasure to work with her and would highly recommend for others in need of clinical supervision (via Google review)