Testimonials
Cherie has helped me so much and I can’t thank her enough. When I started this I didn’t know what to expect, I was hesitant and nervous as I’d never had therapy before. I was in a place where, even though I was surrounded by amazing friends and family, I knew I needed something more to help me overcome what I was going through. I felt stuck and like I couldn’t move forwards. Cherie made me feel calm and welcome. The comforting environment she creates enabled me to talk freely and openly. The results have been huge. In just 6 sessions I have achieved more than I ever thought possible.
Sophie
The incredible thing is, even though I went in with a specific problem, I’ve learnt so much about myself that it’s helping me in my everyday life. I’ve found this very exciting. I feel positive about the road I’m on, I think in a more rounded way and feel all together more confident, happier and lighter. I’m so glad I came to Cherie.
Dear Cherie, Thank you for everything. I will endeavour to be my own best friend and remember the things I have learned from you. Ollie
Losing my mum knocked me for six and I was put in touch with Cherie for grief counselling. I soon began to look forward to my sessions with Cherie and I could talk about anything.
Allie
From our time together I found I was able to start moving forward from my loss. I also gained clarity on other issues from my past. This type of therapy worked for me and I would recommend Cherie wholeheartedly.
I came to Cherie ready to talk and came with a goal to face my trauma. I came to Cherie due to my trauma as a child, I had learnt to switch off from it all. I wouldn’t deal with it very well I would drink alcohol and it would all come out that way, the wrong way.
For the first few sessions I would have to be calmed down at the start of it all, But not long after that I wouldn’t need calming down I was focused. After 10 sessions working with Cherie I truly being I have the abilities and tools to continue to be a mentally happier person again.
But I would not have done it without the help and support I got from Cherie, I will always be thankful that she came into my life when I needed her. Thank you Cherie. Lisa
The counselling I underwent with Cherie, enabled me to gain perspective around how childhood trauma had impacted my adult life and to move forward from this. I’ve learnt how to acknowledge personal achievements and accepted that I deserve happiness.
Louise
The support I received from Cherie helped me through a very difficult transition stage of my life and has been an essential part of my journey in respect of addiction recovery. she provided practical, usable tools that I continue to use and have become a part of my daily routine.
When I first went to sessions with Cherie, I’d had my first real taste of things not going to plan in my life. Attempts to move forward weren’t feeling right and I felt trapped, frustrated and confused about what life was all about. My previous sense of “it’ll work out somehow, it always does” had been compromised and I realised I had no real way of dealing and coping with things effectively. I realised more effort was required on my part, but I had no practical idea of what that meant!
Through exploring my problems with Cherie and trying her strategies and reading suggestions, my daily experiences gradually became richer even when things weren’t ideal. I now feel that I don’t have to be swept along by life uncontrollably; that now I can reign in my emotions, and put things into perspective with practical strategies moment to moment. I went in originally with the lofty and vague aim of figuring out my life’s purpose. What I’ve come out with is what I actually needed: strategies for dealing with the mundane, an awareness of my repeating patterns of behaviour and permission to be kinder to myself!
I am still (and always will be) on a journey and it can’t always be right, but I try to believe that what is given is always some sort of lesson and I now feel better able to access my own power. I also know that Cherie is only a call away if I need her again! Joe
Clear mind counselling was such a great experience and Cherie truly helped me through what seemed like a never ending cycle. She provides individualised service with your goals and thoughts in mind. She was able to bring a sense of clarity and paint the pathway forwards with clear, concise support. Truly, a wonderful service would recommend to everyone!
Meghan
I am completely new to counselling and for someone not knowing what to expect, I found Cherie who I immediately felt very at ease with in the first few minutes of my session. Cherie has been so understanding, thoughtful and has given me such insight as to help me understand my feeling and emotions. Her advice has been amazing and I would recommend her to anyone. I have felt such a difference already in my mental health and it’s only been three sessions, she has helped me tremendously. Radha
I’ve worked with Cherie over a total of 5yrs am amazing empathetic and insightful person whenever I have a hiccup in my life she is my go to person so I dont carry these heavy burdens forward ..she makes me feel relaxed ,confident in myself ,and has so much compassion whilst also helping me to work on myself to be my best person I cannot recommend cherie more highly she has helped turn my life around and made me more positive about my world an amazing therapist who was brought into this world to do this amazing job that she does so well.
Elizabeth
I am so grateful for Cherie’s help and support, I was holding onto a lot of resentment towards my mum which I was struggling to deal with on my own and being pregnant, I believe, was triggering more bad feeling. I was stuck in this spiral of negativity which no amount of self help could seem to fix and I knew I had to get help so I was emotionally avaliable for my baby when she arrived. I thankfully found Cherie who immediately put me at ease and I felt comfortable to open up to straight away, needless to say it didn’t take long for me to feel better. I followed all of Cheries steps and amazing advice and I can honestly say I now feel lifted and my mind is totally peaceful ready for my little one to arrive. Thank you again Cherie, I am feeling stronger than ever now and it’s a great feeling. Katie
I came to Cherie after a difficult break up and at a time when i was feeling at my most vulnerable. I am not the type of person who feels vulnerable very often or, when i have, I’ve glossed over it; purposefully not taking the time to learn from it.
Joel
My profession as a mental health nurse was meant to protect me from the looming dark fog and I had believed that i was just the right type of person to confront any dark feelings that would rear their ugly heads. What I wasn’t prepared for was the crushing loneliness and the deep sadness that fog brings with it. Despite my training, i knew I couldn’t do this alone. Cherie providing me with a space to just talk without judgement and allowed me to be vulnerable where i could be supported and uplifted in a very meaningful and caring way. She never told me what to do – i knew what i had to do – it was more like being guided down the right path.
I was apprehensive about being the patient for the first time in my life and very nearly didn’t pick up the phone when she rang. I am so glad that i did! I have learnt how to sit with the feelings, embrace them almost, and allow myself to feel everything one feeling at a time. I have learnt, in many respects, to love the person that i am and value the importance in me.
The dark fog still visits me from time to time, but it doesn’t weigh as heavy anymore. I continue to use the skills learnt from Cherie in my everyday life and will very likely come back for some “top-up” sessions when i feel the need to.
I would highly recommend Cherie if you are in need of someone to just listen and to navigate your jumbled thoughts. I have not yet come to the end of my journey, but i am so glad Cherie was there to be my guide.
I couldn’t recommend Cherie and her approach to counselling more highly, I have seen her on and off for years and in that time she has been integral in my healing and growing process. Cherie is wonderfully supportive, understanding and non-judgemental, and has helped me develop the insight to understand my thoughts, feelings and behaviours and subsequently change my life script. – Mike
So far I have felt nothing but safe to communicate my feelings which is honestly a first. You make me feel validated and I can’t recommend you enough in just the short amount of time I’ve gotten to know you it’s helped me so much to get out of denial
Sarina
I’ve had my first therapy session with Cherie and can honestly say this week I have been feeling so much better. My anxiety levels have dropped tremendously this week and I’m starting to see bits of me again. So can’t wait to see how i feel after more sessions. Would highly recommended. Emma
I first contacted Cherie as I had begun my weight loss journey after being overweight nearly all my adult life and I didn’t want to slip back into old habits. I also didn’t “like ” myself very much.
Helen B., Carry
I immediately felt comfortable talking to Cherie as she is a very open and emphatic person. This was very important to me especially as the more we talked we unearthed some deep seated issues that initially were difficult for me to deal with.
I now feel I have a good understanding of where my issues stem from leaving me feeling strong and in control of my actions and emotions. This has made a huge difference to how I feel about myself and how I am around food. I can still enjoy myself (very important) but feel happy about my choices. And I’m still steadily losing weight despite all the Christmas meals/parties I’ve enjoyed. This is huge for me especially as I haven’t felt like this in years. So thank you Cherie.
Cherie helped me during a really low time. She has been a super helpful and would recommend anyone with mental health issues to just contact for a chat. I have so many new strategies and coping methods and could not recommend anyone else. – Chloe
I wanted to say a massive thank you for all the help, support, kindness and encouragement you have given me in 2024
anon.
A few months after my diagnosis I found myself in a very dark place, feeling very unhappy and unsure how I would get through the treatment.
Talking to you has helped me so much and put things into perspective when I felt scared and anxious. I felt safe and confident to talk to you about any issues, you have a warm and friendly personality and are nonjudgemental and confidential. Your words of wisdom and coping strategies have really helped when I have struggled to cope with stressful situations.
Thank you so much Cherie.
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