My Time To Heal

"The best decision I have made to date. Anna-Maria is so caring tentative and patient. I'm not the easiest person to get through to but I felt super comfortable from day one which is insane! I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for therapist she's hand on heart the best person anyone could ever ask for!"

"At first I was hesitant to seek help through a counsellor as ultimately I did not know what I wanted/which direction I wanted to go in with my life following a series of traumas and bad relationships. Anna Maria helped me make positive decisions for myself in an impartial way offering a huge amount of invaluable support, encouraging me to look at things in a different way. I got so much more out of my sessions than I initially thought I would and I am now in a position where I feel strong enough to stop seeing her although I am positive I will be seeking more sessions with her for other periods in the future. I couldn’t recommend her more"

"I began speaking regularly with Anna-Maria at the beginning of this year and I couldn't recommend her highly enough! I was reluctant to start therapy even though it had been on my mind for some time but after my first session I knew it was the best decision - she made me feel incredibly comfortable speaking on all sorts of topics from past experiences to future worries. After just a few months working with Anna-Maria I feel like a weight has been lifted! With her professionalism, knowledge & calm nature, there's no doubt I would recommend her to anyone thinking of seeking out a therapist!"

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Anna-Maria for the last year - and she has been the most sensitive, intelligent, intuitive therapist I’ve ever had. The isolation of the pandemic was not easy for me, my business has been shut down, and my last relationship completely fell apart. I was spinning with terrible thoughts, little sleep, and fell into depression. Anna-Maria has a “bedside manor” like no other therapist. She really listens and is able offered perspectives to me I wouldn’t consider. At first I was worried because most men, like me, tend to “hold things inside”, and I tend to be a “stubborn” client, but Anna-Maria just knew how to reach me, and she guided me through my feelings with absolutely no judgement and complete finesse. I have trouble trusting people, but I began to look forward to my sessions with Anna-Maria because I felt better after each one. I actually wanted to talk! Now that the depression is better, and the pandemic is ending, I look forward to continuing my work with Anna-Maria - because of course there are other issues! I strongly urge anyone, especially if there are fellow “shy” guys out there, to not hesitate. Anna-Maria has made me a better person - I don’t know how she does it, but my life has improved greatly. I still find myself using all the tools she taught me, and when I get stuck, I take a deep breath, and think to myslef, “Now what would Anna-Maria say to this”. I simply could not recommend her more."

"I was so reluctant and scared to start therapy but my fears were unfounded and I wish I had done so years ago. I was fortunate that in Anna Maria I found a skilled therapist who gently got me to open up about my complicated family history and then slowly revealed to me how the traumas and losses I had endured were still impacting my present day and the choices I was making. I really believe that the empathy I was shown by Anna Maria and also knowing that I had found a safe place where I could discuss anything without being judged was instrumental in bringing about the changes that I needed to make. I have now learned that ‘ in order to heal you must reveal’ and the person you choose to open up to must be skilled and truly empathic for this unique relationship to work it’s magic. I am so grateful that I chose Anna Maria and why I am so happy to recommend her."