St Helena Hospice 2023-04-21 Person 5 5 0

I first enbarked on these counciling sessions not quite knowing what to expect and how I could be helped. I was feeling anxious, very low and constantly emotional and felt the world was closing in on me with a big bag cloud over my head. I would wake up every morning waiting for the next thing to happen and I felt surrounded by sadness. I was welcomed at the centre by my PCT and instantly felt that I was in an environment that I could relax and express my thoughts and feelings. I was surprised how much and how quickly I was able to open up it just felt so easy to talk and not be judged and my therapist just listened to my every word. I felt more and more at ease as the weeks went on and found myself again and felt once again a sence of purpose and strength instead of someone that was on a merry-go-round that I could not get off or break the cycle. I have learnt so much about myself and how best to cope with grief and also help others through this process. I know that I will experience grief again in my life as this is part of life but I know I am a stronger person for having my sessions and for this I am so so grateful. I recommend to anyone going through a difficult time to seek the help that I have through the hospice and my excellent councillor I could not of achieved this without you.

I honestly don't think that there was anyone better that I could have seen and anything be done better.