Testimonials

Looking back I realise that I had been suffering from panic attacks and generalised anxiety disorder for at least 6 years - the last 4 being particularly bad. I am a socialable and confident person ( at least friends would have thought that ) and from an outsiders point of view you would probably have no idea as I kept it hidden for years - I also refused to go on any medication ie antidepressants as I thought this was a sign of weakness.

However it got to the stage in my life that I had no control over them and they controlled me. I had been rushed to hospital in ambulances thinking I was dying, locked myself in the house, could not do everyday things like go the the shops and I was signed off from work. It was at this point I understood that prescribed medication was a good option ( considering I was using every herbal remedy under the sun anyway).

To cut a long story short they worked but at times of emotional stress I relied on beta blockers and diazepam. I had gone through the NHS and been to one on one therapy and group therapy but to no avail.

I then decided to go privately to see a registered Psychologist - the details I got from http://www.babcp.org.uk/ as I realised that prescribed medication was essential for my sanity in the short term but I still had my inner demons to deal with or this problem would come back.

I found Colin Howards' details on there as he lived close to me. It was an emotional journey to start with but having been seeing Colin for about 3 months on a weekly basis the difference I see is quite remarkable. It is the best money I spent especially considering that I have probably been spending a small fortune on herbal remedies over the last 6 years as I was too ashamed to admit I needed proper medical help.

At the age of 32 I now feel as if my life is back. Colin has been fantastic - he gives you his full attention and is so flexible and I thought I would never say this as at the beginning it would have been easier to put my head in the sand and not deal with the issues that were causing this, but I look forward to seeing Colin every week as the progress is now so apparent!

K

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I can't thank Dawn enough for all the help and support she gave me over the months we worked together.  It helped me to return to the person I once was

(G, PTSD client)

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I first began to feel sad when I was 18 years old.  I thought that was how I was going to feel for the rest of my life and I didn’t want to be alive anymore.  My Mum organised for me to speak to Dawn, although I was very doubtful that anyone could help me.

 It took a while for me start to feel better but now, 4 years on my life is better than ever.  I had the courage to split up with my controlling boyfriend, have completed my first year at college and in a few days will be flying out to Ibiza to work for the summer. 

If someone had told me 4 years ago that this is how my life would be now, I would never have believed them.  I would never have been able to do these things without Dawn’s help and encouragement.  She has taught me how to love myself and also taught me that I am not psychic!! I honestly do not think I would be here today if it wasn’t for Dawn, I can’t thank her enough.

L

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In the year of 2007 I seemed to be competing to get some kind of award for the most major life changes in one year! Everything from changing jobs, relocating, selling a house, buying a house, travelling the world and getting engaged! The changes, although all positive, made me feel very low, anxious, and I started experiencing episodes of extreme emotions - tearfulness, anxiety, panic, anger. In January 2008 I felt a bit like my world was falling apart, and I sought some professional help. I started seeing Colin and soon, through his excellent advice, support and EMDR, I began to feel a lot better. Having a psychology degree, and being pretty self aware, I was very cynical about whether EMDR could really work in the way Colin assured me it would - my logical thoughts were telling me it couldn't possibly work. But it does work!! We have tackled a number of different issues, both immediate concerns about the life changes I've been going through, and some more deep rooted beliefs and feelings I had - each time I have cynically waited for a 'test' to see if the EMDR had worked, and each time I pass the test with flying colours! Colin has been a lifesaver this year, and not only that, we've had a fair amount of laughs along the way - I will actually be quite sad when the end of my sessions comes around. THANK YOU!!!

T

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