testimonials
It’s an honour to receive such wonderful testimonials
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
“My EMDR sessions with Rachael helped me re-wire my beliefs around past events and to understand them from a different perspective. This allowed space for me to create a deeper understanding of self and tackle my current life concerns. I would highly recommend Rachael’s EMDR sessions.”
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CALM AND RESPONSIVE
“After 40 years of carrying trauma, I reached out to Rachel not having had any previous experience in EMDR or trauma therapy. At first, I was very nervous, however Rachel was so calm and responsive to my nervousness at the first appointment, I found myself being able to relax.”
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
“There was nothing too much or too little; there was just space to explore. Rachael welcomes everything - and she speaks from lived experience; you are not alone in this experience. She has helped give voice to the little girl inside me that is kicking & screaming.”
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A SAFE SPACE
“Rachael embodies her work; she practices what she brings into sessions; this truly creates a safe space. You’re working with someone who gets it, who’s on your team. I cannot recommend Rachael enough.”
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SAFE AND WARM
“Over the past few years, I have worked with Rachael. In Rachael, I found a space that was safe, that was warm & that was inviting. Rachael held space for big emotions, and for the lighter, playful ones (we have them all!).”
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LIFE CHANGING
“The EMDR has been life changing for me. It was at times very difficult to go back to the trauma, however I no longer hold it in my body or my mind, it is no longer a 'movie' that I replay frame by frame.”
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HELPED ME GREATLY
“Rachel's way of guiding me through the process of trauma therapy and EMDR helped me greatly and gave me the confidence to continue.”
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TRAUMA IS GONE
“My trauma no longer defines who I am, it is an event that occurred at a time in my life, it is acknowledged and then it is gone.”
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INCREDIBLY BENEFICIAL
“The use of EMDR has been incredibly beneficial for me and I would highly recommend this treatment approach, particularly with Rachael as their therapist."
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FEELING AND HEALING
“My time with Rachael has initiated a journey into coming home to myself. I was able to be truly vulnerable and therefore begin feeling and healing the deepest parts of my being.”
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SO GRATEFUL
“The EMDR allowed me to deepen into whatever came up and feel my voice within it. I am so very grateful to Rachael and her dedication to this deep healing work that she offers.”
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DEEP HEALING
“The EMDR allowed me to deepen into whatever came up and feel my voice within it. I am so very grateful to Rachael and her dedication to this deep healing work that she offers”
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PROFOUND EXPERIENCE
“I found my experience with Rachael to be profound. I really enjoyed the intensive style of work. Although it was indeed intense, I felt deeply safe with Rachael at all times no matter what came up in the reprocessing”
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EMDR INTENSIVE
“The meanings I have made from my EMDR intensive feel as though they would have taken years of talk therapy to achieve.”
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LOVELY & VERY TALENTED
“Online EMDR was amazing for me, Rachael’s lovely and very talented way of leading me was the catalyst to removing and understanding my block! I had a great time with her, and I was very impressed, particularly coming from a similar work background. Highly recommend!”
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FELT SAFE AND SUPPORTED
“I feel like a see myself and the world through a different lens, and the magic from this work is still unfolding. Any therapeutic process can be nerve wracking, but I felt safe and supported every step of the way.”
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IMMEASURABLE BENEFITS
“The benefits of my time with Rachael are immeasurable. I cannot recommend her highly enough. All facets of my life are greatly improved and I no longer fit the diagnostic requirements for CPTSD for the first time in 15 years. I truly feel frees here.”
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NEW SUPERPOWER
“The weight is gone and my ability to handle anything and everything that comes my way is my new superpower. Friends, family and even my work mates have noticed a huge improvement.”
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FEEL CALMER AND CLEARER
“EMDR feels less intrusive & scary & as a result I feel more comfortable really addressing the issue that have blocked me. It has also provided me with a safe space to really look at how I want to live my life. I am calmer, clearer & feel more present in myself than ever before.”
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RESOLVING CONFLICT
“I am able to make better decisions and resolve conflict in healthier ways. My partner has also noticed that I am less reactive, and more reflective when conflict arises.”
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A TRUE GIFT
“Rachael never pushes and always makes me feel safe. I’ve been really surprised how effective the EMDR therapy has been and how quickly trauma can shift. After every session I walk away with a new bit of insight, a tool or something to work on. A true gift to myself.”
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WARM AND KIND
“I recently completed a six-week EMDR and schema therapy program with Rachael and could not recommend it highly enough. Rachael has such a warm and kind nature, which helped me to feel comfortable from the very first session”
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TRANSFORMATIVE
“Absolutely transformative! Rachael's therapy sessions have been a game-changer for my partner and I. From the very first session, we experienced profound insights that continued to deepen with each session. Rachael's unique approach provided us with invaluable strategies to navigate and strengthen our relationship.”
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EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS
“Rachael’s expertise exceeded all expectations, offering not only clarity within our relationship but also fostering personal growth that transcended into every aspect of my life. Highly recommend for anyone seeking profound.”
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EMPATHETIC AND CALM
“I first saw Rachael as part of couples therapy after discovering my husband had an affair. Her calm and empathetic style made me comfortable to book some solo EMDR sessions with her to reprocess invasive thoughts and imagery. I was doubtful at the start to be honest as I didn’t understand how it could work. But it has been an incredible therapeutic approach for me as I was experiencing symptoms of PTSD and anxiety.”
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POSITIVE CHANGES
“The intensive approach has also been helpful as the sessions can be quite intense so grouping them together and allowing more time has helped to create space for focus on the future and positive changes.”
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GROW TOGETHER
“Rachael helped us work through an incredibly hard time in our relationship. Her sessions supported us to talk through our problems, develop a better understanding of each other and of ourselves, and to grow.”
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THE RIGHT SPACE
“We have met with Rachael together and as individuals which gave us the right space to work things through. She helped us to explore our thoughts and feelings and to challenge long held beliefs.”
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COMPASSIONATE DEMEANOUR
“Working with Rachael for intensive EMDR therapy has been a cathartic experience. Her compassionate, warm demeanour, combined with her calm presence, made me feel supported throughout the process”
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BREAKING PATTERNS
“Rachael's thought-provoking insights helped me break patterns in ways I haven't experienced with other therapists. The intensive program allowed me to work through issues more quickly than periodic sessions, leading to profound breakthroughs. I highly recommend Rachael to anyone seeking deep healing and growth.”
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DEEPLY CONNECTED
“We are now more attuned to each other’s needs, more communicative, and more deeply connected than we have ever been.”
