Testimonials

Everything about the place is welcoming, ‘safe’ and highly professional.

From Minnie (the therapy dog) to the charity founders, through the admin staff to the fantastic counsellors themselves.

My counsellor (Leanne) had the remarkable and unusual ability to instantly engender a feeling of trust, but at the same time, push back and challenge some of my more negative assumptions about myself and others.

Over a few months, she gave me ‘homework’ designed to manage feelings and situations in a different way. Everything she said and did was evidence – based. I experienced (life) success after success after each of these sessions.

Now, my life is so much improved, I have more energy, I am more relaxed, I find joy in simple things and can see ‘the big picture’ so much more clearly than before.

I have more work to do, but I can tell you honestly that I am more psychologically equipped to deal with and resolve those difficulties than I have ever been in my life.

And I am not a young person.

Good luck people.

Please let these compassionate and dedicated people help you – you won’t look back – I promise.

I see this place as my sanctuary where I’m enveloped in kindness and caring and receive amazing advice and support from the Counsellors when needed. It has everything – warmth, friendliness, empathy, compassion and companionship. I was in a bad place when I first started attending having lost my husband of 44 years but I now feel stronger, calmer and my self esteem has grown. I feel I am part of a large caring loving family and can’t thank them enough.

Just wanted to put it out there that in my opinion Leanne is the best therapist I have ever had and believe me over the years I have gone through a few. She is the first therapist I have had a connection with I think they call it rapport in the therapy world. I felt that comfortable I think I just about gave Leanne my whole life story, I shocked myself at times how much I was able to open up. For the first time not just in therapy but life in general I felt heard and understood. Sometimes in life I just need someone to remind me that I can do things and I am good enough and Leanne did that. I have even developed the confidence to give a voluntary job a good try. Thank you Leanne and thanks to Anxious Minds for having me

Glen helped me to no end. He listened and was empathetic but sensible. The human touch was amazing and I would not have got to where I am now.

Thank you So Much

Can’t praise the forum based Anxious Mind team for the outstanding help they have given me over the last few months. The team are helping with my anxiety issues and my stress levels have certainly gone down. Everyone is so friendly and we all support each other. Must also mention meeting and making new friends.

I will be forever grateful for Anxious Minds and my counsellor. For the first time in my life I actually felt heard. I always felt I was in a safe place, where I was never judged and could put my full trust into the service. I now have many coping mechanisms I will carry with me forever. Thank you.

I would like you to pass on my greatest thanks to my counsellor. she helped me so much at such a difficult time, so kind and patient and really helped me reflect on my situation. I looked forward to the calls they were my lifeline so thank you.

I was able to work through my problem effectively with this service, I am my ‘old’ self with happiness in my heart, I would recomend this service to anyone, Group counselling has helped too.

Absolutely genuine. Addressed Issues.

Great sessions where I felt safe and able to share real feelings. Essential for me to be able to move on from a really hard time, giving me a “Tool Box” on how to cope going forward.

I have been heard and listened to. I really appreciated how quickly I was assessed and seen.

Vital-Helpful more than I could have thought. Really Great, awareness of issues, talking.

I was extremely anxious. Anxious Minds was recommended to me by a friend who had used the service. From the beginning I was treated with respect and kindness. I found talking in a non judgemental environment helpful and gained valuable strategies in coping with my anxiety.

Has been such a positive experience, Ive learnt a lot about myself and have been greatly supported. I have felt welcomed, relaxed and listened to. Has been great to work through my difficulties It has had such a positive impact on my life and relationships and I feel more able to cope with challenges going forward. Thank you so much.

Brilliant Support and Guidance, It is like a safe haven. My counsellor was brilliant kind and gave me just the right amount of support. Thank you.

Amazing very helpful to me overall has left me in a much better place. Sam has been fantastic helped me so much in understanding myself and I appreciate the time spent with me it has been lovely to have someone to listen and understand.

Very helpful. Very useful to talk over timings in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with an understanding counsellor.

A very good insight in to myself. I was referred to Anxious Minds by my GP, I wasn’t sure the problem was anything that could be sorted by counselling but Andrea has helped me look at my anxiety issues and look at reasons for the way I feel. A great service.

Calm, welcoming and safe environment. Appreciate everything that has been done to help and support me and my Mental Health. I have learned so many techniques to help me afterwards.

After talking about my issues was given strategies to manage and talk further about them. Because of various reasons meds, motivation etc. Have not fully put into action strategies suggested yet. No reflection on the counsellor just me needing to adopt a little more to my current situation + use the tools I have been given.

I found it useful, just to talk and through that process Ive been able to discover more about me. I have found the therapy to be worth while and would return to it. If I needed it and other avenues, did not work out.

Learnt a lot of how things are in my mind. How to deal with problems. What to do when feel anxious.

A useful service would use again if needed, lovely friendly easy to access helped a lot to talk about things in a more released enviroment.

When I’m talking to your counsellors I don’t feel like your a counsellor, I feel like your someone I can talk to and trust.

Defo would use again if needed to talk, Lovely friendly people and very easy to access helped a lot.

Just to say that my councillor has done a excellent job.

I was heard and listened to. I really appreciated how quickly I was assessed and seen

Simply outstanding

Great experience I have found it really helpful and feeling a lot better

Great sessions where I felt safe and able to share real feelings. Essential for me to be able to move on from a really hard time. Giving me a tool box an how to cope going forward.

This has been so helpful, for getting everything out and turning things around.

Brilliant support + guidance. It is like a safe haven. My counsellor was brilliant they were kind and gave me just the right amount of support.

Thank you!

Absolutely Genuine. Addressed all my Issues.

I arrived feeling very anxious and depressed , I have been suffering far longer than i had realised. I now have the ability to recognise triggers that will affect my mood and am now better equipped to deal with the anxiety.

I felt comfortable to open up and express my concerns and issues. The service was professional very reliable and in a safe environment I highly recommend

My experience of Anxious Minds was very pleasant and positive, I was helped to organise my chaotic thoughts into a more positive outcome

All aspects of my experience have been great fun the first phone call I made to the receptionist who was super helpful and reassuring. The man that runs the centre created me at the door and made me feel much more at ease my counsellor was a total gem. The meetings we had were personal and helped me reflect on how to move forward, I don’t know what I would’ve done without this fantastic service

My whole experience from start to finish was amazing, lovely staff great advice brilliant service

What a great service, I had to pay a donation but I fully understand after speaking to the chief officer, they receive little to no funding which is a shame because of the number of people waiting for mental health services, a lot more charities can learn from their example, a great charity that I will be supporting from now on.

I don’t know what I would’ve done without them, thank you so much for being there for me x

I have been in and out of mental health services for years, with little to no progression in understanding my mental health condition, I came across Anxious Minds on the Internet and applied for some support within two days I joined a support group 6 months later and I now understand how to manage my condition.

Great counsellor, a lovely place, I highly recommend

I was really struggling with depression and had tried several times to get support from the NHS through my GP total waste of time just kept getting promised for the phone call until  I came across Anxious Minds and within a week I was in counselling and I am in a much better place now thanks to there excellent friendly staff.

I have been suffering from anxiety since the age of 18 it is only now at the age of 43, I finally understand how to manage my condition thanks to Anxious Minds.    I highly recommend

Really made me feel at ease and openly talk about how I was feeling

I felt very comfortable in the setting for my sessions. my counsellor was a most caring and understanding person.overthe weeks i have felt more positive in my attitude to life and family and mostly have felt as though a great burden has been lifted.

Understood more about the triggers which helps me cope with my problems effectively.

It has helped me to have a better understanding of my feelings.

A comprehensive explanation of anxiety, causes and treatments.

The presentation highlighted how beliefs and patterns negatively effect individuals and their daily lives.

Im glad to have had the opportunity to talk about issues ive been facing, and feel i have come a long way and learned new coping strategies.

It was good to meet new people. I enjoyed the supportive, informative type of presentation.

Friendly, engaging staff.

Came with a high anxiety, getting here was a big step. Staff made me very welcome and feel at home.

Having had 6 x sessions of CBT with the nhs(which wasnt helpful) i found the person centered approach very beneficial.

4months of counselling that significantly improved my mood.

Ihave really enjoyed working with lorraine and attending anxious minds, its helped me to have a different outlook on my life to not think of everything in a negative way. Since working with lorraine i have been able to control my anxiety and not worry as much as i used to.

I have realised i need to think of myself and not others ,realise it is not me who is stupid or useless but the situation i have been in that has made me feel this way. It is actions and words of others that is not factual but due to their inability to handle certain situations well.

I have been on the nhs waiting list for over a year , I contacted anxious minds and was booked in for an assessment the same week.

Ivefound the service incredibly efficient. it has been very practical and useful in helping recovery.

I prefer anxious minds now.

I came here as a student on a placementformy degree course. A fantastic caring and professional organization.

I have learned new things ,its nice to get a different view on things and to know your not alone and that others feel this way too.

I have had mental health problems and experiences that have caused me to become much worse, Anxious minds has really helped me and ihave benefited greatly from talking about my issues and felt valued and listened to,  thank you so much for everything.

Outstanding.

Understanding/venting.

Got on with counsellor, brought out the fear and taught me to teach myself how to cope with my anxieties.

Helped me deal with alot of issues.

Had very helpful comments made by counsellor which made me think things through differently and it has helped me make better choices.

This service has helped me to cope with my grief.

Anyone who needs help i would recommend anxious minds without hesitation.

Struggled with overthinking issues causing anxiety, especially in work-life balance, all resolved.

I feel that due to the number of issues i have had to look at and work through, the 18 sessions has not been enough. however,i have been moved into long-term therapy with the psychotherapist team at anxious minds,great!

I feel supported here and feel the time given to me is invaluable. The training opportunities are extensive and are of great use to me.

Really helpful, Excellent.

Love working with my counsellor,she has and always makes me feel at ease. She is great at what she does and is always very supportive. Love coming everytime and have never in the past had anything as good and helpful as this.

The counsellor gave good advice and i always felt alotbetter after my session. Provided handouts which i took home to read and put them on my fridge so i can refer back and try to put things into a better perspective when situations happen.

I came to anxious minds as astudenton a university placemen, I attended various different support groups and observed how they work. I think that they are extremely helpful and i felt as though i was part of a warm and welcoming community. I COULDNT RECOMEND ANXIOUS MINDS ENOUGH!

Since i have started volunteering i have gained confidence when talking to people, especially when talking about mental health. I have thoroughly enjoyed the group and think its an amazing project, which makes a real difference to everyone who attends.

Met new people and have fun with painting.

A lovely calming and caring atmosphere, So helpful to me.

I came to weekly appointments and i noted a positive improvement on my attitude towards day to day life and the things i would usually struggle with,i have a clearer mind and focused goal to work towards.

The experience with them helped me to take steps to get better and to realise what my issues actually are.

This is a worthwhile and good service. For anyone like me suffering with anxiety and so many problems.

Incredible service

had a very good experience with the art and support group and the staff and volunteers have been brilliant and amazing.

Words cannot express how good this service was and how much it has helped me get through my problems I will forever be grateful

I was very low and depressed and have spent several months under the care of Shaun and his therapy dog Minnie!
In a much brighter place now thanks to a wonderful therapist.

This is a worthwhile and good service for anyone like me suffering with anxiety and so many problems. 5 STARS

The experience helped me take steps to get better and to also realise what my issue was.

I was able to work through my problem effectively with this service.I am my old self with happiness in my heart,I would recommend this service to anyone.Group counselling helped too.

A lovely calming atmosphere .,welcoming and caring ,helpful to me.

Feeling calmer and able to deal with issue

A great service ,the staff are all lovely and friendly .I have gained a lot with them.

Excellent Really Helpful

came with high anxiety. getting here was a big step. The staff made me very welcome and made me feel at at home.

I am now seeing things from a new perspective

I have been on the NHS waiting list for over a year. I contacted anxious minds and was booked in for assessment the same week.

Feel that it has helped me understand my feelings and give me ways to manage them. Some of the strategies I need to become more familiar with ,Thank heavens the service is here as an almost immediate option for people like myself who need it.

I feel that due to the number of issues I have had to look at and work through , the 18 sessions has not been enough however I have been moved in to long term therapy with the psychotherapist team at anxious minds. Great

Good to talk about feelings in depth with someone not involved with past incidents ie .family ,close friends

Met new people and have fun with painting.

The counsellor gave good advice and I always felt a lot better after my session. Provided handouts which I took home to read and put them on my fridge so I can refer back and try to put things into better perspective when situations happen.

Had anxiety regarding family matters ,VERY HELPFUL!

Dan and Jan have been absolutely fantastic. Highly professional ,very understanding and caring. I am now in a totally different place . Thanks to Dan and Jan.

Struggled with over thinking issues causing anxiety ,especially work life balance .All resolved

Helped me deal with a lot of issues

Would recommend!

I have mental health problems and had experiences that have caused me to become much worse and the person I met at anxious minds has really helped me and I have benefitted greatly from talking about my issues and felt valued and listened to .Thank you very much for everything.

Got on with counsellor ,brought out the fear and taught me how to teach myself how to cope with my anxieties.

Came here after a doctors referral and was initially apprehensive about attending.
After just my first session my opinion had changed and I became a lot more open and was willing to take on the support that was definitely needed!

Friendly enviroment ,useful and helpful.

I went to Anxious Minds for ten months in total, the counsellor helped me in all areas of my life. I’d recommend the service to anyone who feels they need it, and would not hesitate to go back should I need to in the future. My therapist was Jan, an incredibly open-minded, understanding and empathetic person who made me feel that I could talk about anything. She really helped me to see things as they actually are, and not as I thought they were. I will be forever grateful.

After 11 months waiting to see an NHS counsellor I came across Anxious Minds and within days of contacting them I had my first counselling session. I can’t thank them enough for their kind support and I’m now finally at a place where I can cope.