Reviews
Reviews
This review is based on stuart he is a great support worker and is easy to speak to, he is always there to help when I’ve asked for anything and always attends to my needs he lets me know what time my appointments are and also when my medication is ready, he understands my mental health condition and makes me feel comfortable all round really nice guy
The lady who looked after me was so good over the weeks that we spoke she gained my total trust and helped me so much with my problems i can't thank her enough!! My family would also like to thank her as their "old Dad "is slowly coming back.She was alway calm ,listened to me ..........and i can go on a bit! With no judgement .Can you do anything better?........No in my case i think [name removed] was lovely, lovely,understanding and professional a great member of your team!!
Please pass on my thanks to her .She saved me and helped me save myself .THANK YOU !
I was given a face to face appointment on very short notice following a telephone call & request for support. I was given time to discuss my concerns, there was compassion & understanding from the staff I spoke to. I was given lots of information & advice & the plan that was suggested was put in place the same day. I felt seen, I felt listened to & supported.
Since I began my CBT sessions with [name removed] back in November 2021 I am delighted to say that my mental, physical and general health has improved significantly thanks to her guidance, reassurance and understanding of my concerns.
In November I was struggling with extreme anxiety but over time [name removed] taught me to challenge my excessive worries, and to face my fears rather than constantly avoiding them.
[name removed] taught me to question my way of managing anxiety - and identify whether my fears are hypothetical or practical. In doing so, I have been able to focus on what I can control, rather than what is my biggest fear and ultimately beyond my control.
[name removed] taught me to put coping mechanisms in place that help to manage nightmares, disturbing images, feelings of fear/dread and to question the unrealistic expectations of motherhood I put on myself.
My whole experience of CBT has been invaluable, and I am incredibly fortunate to have been allocated [name removed] as my therapist. [name removed] has been kind, understanding, thoughtful and completely judgement free - which really helped me to stay honest and open throughout the process.
I have learnt techniques that I hope to apply to many aspects of my life, as well as helping to manage my anxiety. The process as a whole has exceeded my expectations and I am very thankful to have met [name removed] and for her to support me on this journey.
I cannot praise [name removed] enough and her compassion, understanding and light hearted approach to something that can be incredibly difficult and hard for me to discuss has helped me open up in ways I didn't think was possible. I will definitely recommend this service to family and friends if they are to ever experience the same struggles I did.
Thank you again [name removed] and I wish you all the best (and will miss our appointments a lot)!
They were very helpful and understanding. I got some helpful information.
Can’t thank the team enough for their support. I have learnt so much about myself by completing the course.
Thank you for your feedback which we really appreciate. We are currently working to establish a covid recovery plan and identify spaces where we can recommence face to face meetings.
Thank you for your kind words and I am glad we helped. We are now returning to face to face sessions. Best wishes, Hugh Jones, Patient experience Manager.
Overall good care by [name removed]. Kind, patient and very understanding
I did not recieve the support I needed, just an email with links to other services after what felt like a cold phonecall. I am very depressed and finding the motivation to refer myself to other services not as part of the NHS is not enough. I will now try some of the links as I'm desperate for help but these are links I could have found with Google.
I am sorry to hear that this is how you feel about contacting the service. We mainly provide CBT techniques and coping strategies and so through discussion in the assessment, if this came to light then you would have been more directed to alternative sources of support. I think the point raised about referring onwards is feasible and is conducted with services who have on-line or professional referral options but this is not always the case and unless it is clear for a specialist type of treatment, we tend to provide choice and options for clients. If you have any further issues please contact me at the service on 0300 9991616. Dr Sarah Clare, IAPT Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Taking part in the modules has given me quite a good amount of clarity, that I am not alone and has indicated a better direction, for when it comes to caring for myself, my needs and my state of mind; in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. It has made me focus on providing myself with essential breaks, to care for myself and other's much better.
There was a mention of religion/god in one of the sessions which I didn't feel was wholly appropriate. The facilitators did make it clear that they understand not everyone is religious but I did find it quite bizarre.
Other than that I think the group has been very helpful and greatly improved my skills for coping in crisis/with difficult situations.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found the group helpful and feel better equipped to deal with difficult situations. The skills delivered during the programme are taken from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. The IMPROVE skill references prayer. As you mention, our facilitators recognise that not everyone has religious beliefs and try encourage individual adaptation of the skill. We often encourage people to access their Wise Mind rather than consulting to a higher being. We're sorry to hear this wasn't communicated effectively and will consider ways of adapting delivery in future.
You make a very useful observation, which I have passed to the course co-ordinator for action. Best wishes, Hugh Jones, Patient Experience Manager