Feedback from previous client
In June 2010 I found myself in a situation where I had a lot of pent up aggression,disappointment and depression which had built up within me over many years through difficultfamily and work times.I took it upon myself to seek professional help through my Doctor and/or a Counsellor.I felt very strange doing this as I had never had done anything like this before, I have my owntechniques on dealing with stress, but alas recent events which caused me to lass outprompted this action.I searched Google to find a local Counsellor and Paula Brown's service was listed.Her website clearly stated what her service provided and her credentials, I telephoned Paulaa few hours later and left her message to get back to me. Later that day Paula contacted meand we arranged the first consultation.I was surprised to learn that Paula performed her service in her own home and I respect forthis, so I'd better be on my best behaviour. At the start we had a getting to know you session,Paula introduced herself and explained what her service was going to provide, plus there wassome paper work to sign, then of course it was my turn.I explained why I was there and why I needed help in dealing and understanding my issues.At first I was extremely uncomfortable, after all I hadn't been in a situation like this before andI was completed blind in trying to know where to begin. Paula took notes on the issues I rose.I was quite emotional, I felted completed different being honest with someone about how I felt,But thankfully Paula has the patience of a saint and with no prejudice she absorbed all issuestaking notes along the way.As Paula and I had more sessions, I came more comfortable talking to her and found it easierto control my emotions. I was given literature to illustrate my emotions past and present andanother form where I could write down immediate negative emotions but then write down howI could feel differently instead. I started to set myself aspirations after every session, thisturned out to be a great idea, I would talk about a particular problem and then soon after thesession I would deal with problem at home, Paula was very impressed with this, after allPaula couldn't do all the work.After many sessions, I was feeling a lot better. Paula recognised this but our work still wasn'tdone. I was more happier having the sessions and generally as a person, they really wereworking.At the second to last session Paula asset my state of mind using what I call "a depressiontest", I was asked questions where Paula asked the questions and I then gave a score abouthow I feel. I scored extremely low showing that the session had really worked.Even though the sessions have stopped now I still keep Paula's contact details close and Iwould recommend her to anyone who needs her help.