What clients say

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  "When I decided that I needed to seek support from a professional with my anxieties, I found it quite overwhelming to know where to begin my search. As soon as I had read testimonials from clients who had spent time with Krista, I knew she would be the right fit for me. 

Krista’s friendly, warm, and calming temperament meant I instantly felt I was in safe hands, and her overall understanding nature was really reassuring.

Krista and I worked together for a few months, and with her support and guidance, I have felt the best I have felt in a very long time. I thought I knew enough about myself, but with Krista’s help, I have come to understand myself and my anxieties so much more. I sought help from Krista with a particular anxiety, but she made me come to realise that whilst delving deeper, my initial anxiety was but a very small part of what I was going through. This alone was life-changing, and through Krista’s use of reflective tasks relevant to me and my anxieties, this set me on a path to making huge changes to the way I now live my life.

I will never be able to thank Krista enough for her support, when I felt completely lost and didn’t know how to cope with the overwhelming anxiety I was feeling at the time. It is hard to reach out initially, but I’m so glad I did, and I’m so pleased I found Krista, who has been a fantastic listener above all else! I can’t recommend Krista enough; she will put you at ease instantly and will help you discover your sparkle again – she certainly has helped find mine!

Thank you for all you have done for me Krista, I feel like I’ve found the old me again, and that feels great!"

  "Spending the time talking to Krista was probably the best decision I've ever made. She was warm and understanding and I felt like she had me sussed within 15 minutes of meeting. When I first sought her help, I was consumed by anxiety and overwhelmed by feelings of low self-worth. However, through her guidance and support, I have experienced a huge transformation in my life and outlook.

Krista has been an instrumental figure in helping me work through the journey of healing and personal growth. With her empathetic and compassionate approach, she created a safe space for me to share my deepest fears, insecurities, and past traumas. Her ability to listen without judgment allowed me to unravel what was holding me back and 'drop the weight'.

Krista has a way of empowering you throughout the process. Instead of simply offering solutions or telling me what to do, she encouraged me to explore my own thoughts and emotions. With her guidance, I confronted and processed the emotional trauma from my past that had been inhibiting my ability to form relationships. She helped me identify the causes of my anxieties and worked with me to develop effective coping strategies. Through various therapeutic techniques and exercises, she taught me valuable tools that I continue to implement in my daily life. 

I cannot emphasise enough how much the time spent with Krista has impacted my overall wellbeing. I feel like a new version of myself. The healing I experienced has given me a newfound sense of confidence and self-worth. I have learned to prioritise self-care, set healthy boundaries, and build meaningful connections with others. I am now able to approach life's challenges with resilience and a greater understanding and acceptance of my own emotions.

I wholeheartedly recommend Krista to anyone seeking support and guidance on their personal journey. Her transformative approach, coupled with her warm and compassionate nature, sets her apart as an outstanding therapist. I am so grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life, and I will carry the lessons I learned from her with me. If you're considering seeing a counsellor, do it, you won't regret it."

  "I’d like to thank you so much for the part you played in such a pivotal chapter of my life. You are so easy to talk to and so engaging. You have given me the tools I need to push through to where I want to be. I’m really looking forward to this new chapter where I discover the person I am meant to be and I am excited to see what new things come my way as I explore this new land. You are an absolute angel and I will forever be grateful."

  "I could write a whole book on how fantastic Krista is and how lucky I was to find her! It sounds very cliched, but she has completely changed my life, helping me to process the trauma I have been through but also working on my cripplingly low self-esteem. I feel like a new woman and I actually quite like myself now!

Starting counselling can be scary but Krista is the person to see. She has a calm, cosy and welcoming therapy room where you can make yourself comfortable and there is always water and tissues on hand. Lots of counsellors say they are non-judgemental but Krista really is - I felt comfortable enough to say absolutely anything, knowing she wouldn't judge and would be able to gently challenge my thoughts and feelings. She helped me to reframe some of my experiences and to rediscover my identity through discussion and simple exercises. Each week, she was happy to adapt her session plan depending on how my week had been but she also managed to pick up on things I struggled with without me even saying anything outright, tackling underlying issues that I hadn't identified but which were crucial to my healing. 

I found myself starting to look forward to my therapy sessions as I could feel myself getting better each week. I am now in a place I never thought I would get to and that is all down to Krista. If you are looking for someone who isn't intimidating or judgemental but is empathetic and kind (as well as absolutely outstanding therapist!), Krista is the one for you. I will forever be grateful to her for seeing the real me under the layers I had built up over the years and for gently tearing down those walls. I have a new lease of life because of Krista and I can't recommend her enough."

   “I was an absolute mess when I came to Krista and to say I’d hit rock bottom would be an understatement.  I’m 53 and I‘d been carrying around so much trauma and baggage from childhood to adult relationships I wasn’t even sure Krista could help.  I just knew I didn’t want to keep going round in a vicious circle.  With kindness, support and most of all a non-judgemental, safe environment Krista has helped me come to terms with my past, understand myself better and realise I have choices.  I’ve found myself again which I never thought possible and I like who I am!  It’s been quite a journey, often hard and very emotional with lots of tears but also there’s been laughter, warmth and kindness.  I cannot thank Krista enough, she’s been amazing."

  "When I decided to take the step to start counselling I discovered Krista’s profile and immediately had a good feeling that we would get along. It was clear that she is proactive, well qualified, warm and caring. I was not disappointed! From the very first session I felt at ease and free from judgement to discuss anything and everything I felt necessary or relevant. Krista has always listened actively and had interesting and insightful input. The progress I felt I have made since our sessions is phenomenal. I genuinely can’t thank her enough for her kind, wise, occasionally challenging (but always in a supportive way) guidance. Krista does not only listen and provide a safe space for you to discuss freely she also gives proactive strategies on how to make active changes now.  

I had always struggled with self esteem and body confidence, presenting a defensive and much smaller watered down version of myself to new people or acquaintances scared of rejection and embarrassment. 

I would let people take advantage and not stick up for myself through similar fears of rejection. Since our sessions I have fully and wholeheartedly began the wonderful journey of falling in love with myself. I am confident, brave and SO much happier in my own skin.  In far few sessions than I had ever imagined I have completely developed my perspective and it has improved every area of my life. 

Genuinely one of the best decisions I have ever made! Thank you Krista :)"

   “I will forever be grateful for how much you helped me understand myself, and how I react to things is a reflection of past experiences. I instantly felt comfortable and knew I had made the right decision. I now feel a lot more in control of my own thoughts and consequently positive about the decisions I make moving forward. 

The simple tasks you gave me to do had a significant impact on my self-understanding and I hope to continue using them throughout my life. I never felt judged which allowed me to change the way I view myself from an outsider's perspective. 

You helped me understand the normality of growing apart from people and the importance of only keeping people in my life who prove to be kind and understanding.”  

  "I have only positive things to say as the whole process has been a huge help on my journey forward.  You are an easy person to speak to and share personal issues with and an excellent counsellor. Thank you so much for all you have done for me so far and the help you have given me. 

I am so glad that I managed to have sessions with you before the lockdown was imposed as I definitely would be struggling more if I had not had that time.  Thank you very much for all that you have done for me. Your advice and care has  helped ease my pain. I appreciate you taking your time and energy to help me through my ups and downs and for simply caring. 

Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and I will always be grateful for what you have done to help me." 

  "When I considered working with Krista I had a few moments of thinking ‘what am I going to talk to her about, there isn’t actually anything wrong with me’. As though I needed to have some illness to be cured. I never imagined that our weekly sessions would enlighten and lift me the way that they did. Through the tears and the tough ‘look in the mirror’ moments I saw a side of me that had long been locked away. 

I gained more confidence in my family relationships and within myself. The struggles I once avoided now seem manageable and the goals I once thought impossible are within reach. 

All this thanks to Krista who listened without judgement, questioned when needed and gave me a fantastic insight to my life through someone else’s eyes. She is kind, thoughtful, funny and understanding. I would recommend anyone to her in a heartbeat. She has truly changed my life. Even if you don’t think you ‘have anything wrong with you’. Every week was like having a weight lifted off my shoulders. Loved our sessions. Thank you Krista!”

"Having the counselling sessions was the best thing.  I did not realise until I started them how much I needed that.  I feel like I started on a journey that I needed to make and the lockdown has just put that all on hold.  I found you to be and still are supportive and someone I could be myself with and open up to.  

The Friday morning sessions helped so much as it was a time to look at things and weigh up what was going on.  It was so helpful for me for dealing with the grief I have been feeling.  

My brain whirrs with many thoughts every day and it has been invaluable to have someone to make sense of it all!  At certain times at home I remember what you have said to me and try and practise it." 

"I had always had negative preconceptions of talking therapy and doubted its effectiveness but my judgements were soon blown out of the water even after one meeting with Krista. 

My one hour a week with Krista does not remain contained with in those four walls, but has become an ever-evolving coat of armour that I now carry around with me every day. 

Krista has equipped me with a toolbox of techniques and processes to manage conflicts within the workplace, relationships and probably the hardest of all, with myself. 

Krista doesn't tell you what you should do or how you should think, but works through issues with you together and that feels really empowering. 

Krista is respectful, a great listener, approachable and most importantly, nothing is forced and you are encouraged to go at your own pace. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have found Krista, she has not only installed belief and faith in myself but with life and the future too - I have a whole new perspective. I couldn't recommend Krista enough, she has genuinely and truly helped me change my life." 

“The sessions I spent with you not only taught me about myself but how to accept myself just as I am and that makes all the difference when dealing with difficult times.  In the past when I have had counselling it felt like a sticking plaster it worked for a little bit but ultimately the problems underneath were still there. 

One of the most amazing things about your approach (and you) is that you provided a setting where I felt comfortable and secure enough to face up to the underlying issues without fear and dig deeper until I felt I had made sense of them and the way they made me feel.  

This has allowed me to like myself in a way that I didn't think was possible and that in turn has had an amazing effect on my life and my relationships.

I have told you this but I feel I need to put it in writing your approach and you as a counsellor are incredibly gifted and perceptive.  You think about the person in front you as just that a person and treat them as an individual and that inspires such confidence in engaging with the whole counselling process.  

Throughout the time I was seeing you, you recapped and consolidated as we went along and raised relevant points which really helped to create momentum to the process without feeling rushed.  Your personable approach also helped me to feel that I could open up to you because you were a "real" person and could empathise with some of the feeling I was struggling to make sense of."