HarrisHoward Therapy 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
