CLIENT TESTIMONY

The efficacy of Brainspotting:

''Brilliant.. & thank you so much. Astrid's patience, kindness & understanding made all the difference for me. Even though the previous recovery & healing work I had done positioned me well, there were still remnants of trauma left, that until now, had seemed unreachable. Even more surprisingly, are the leaps & bounds made in regaining functionality from a brain injury caused by a minor stroke. While trauma recovery is not easy, I am confident that if you are willing to 'go there' & continue to 'show up', Astrid will lead you to where you need to be, through it & out the other side with this amazingly gentle process. As many of us often wonder how things might've, could've or should've been if circumstances had been different, I can honestly say that for the first time I not only recognise myself fully, but am also experiencing that existence in a way that I never thought could be possible. Becoming whole is worth it.''

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I started with Astrid feeling stuck in patterns of compulsion and anxiety—I knew intellectually what was going on, having been in talk therapy for a while. But I was just talking over and over about the same stuff and I felt like I was using willpower to fight my unconscious programming. It was exhausting (and not really working).

As soon as we started brainspotting I felt the anxiety drain from me and suddenly I had so much more power to make the choices I actually wanted to make.

I felt free and like my world was so much bigger.

It’s only gotten bigger and more exciting as I’ve gone on brainspotting with Astrid. Life is better than I ever imagined it could be thanks to that brilliant woman.

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"Social anxiety has ruled my life since I was at school. I never thought I could live without it. I feel like I have a new lease on life. When you said brainspotting would help me, I was sceptical. I'm looking forward to doing things now without fear of being gripped by anxiety. Thank you for everything!"

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"For the first time in more years than I can remember, I woke up this morning after our brainspotting session yesterday without a sense of dread."

"I felt really at peace after our session. Thank you."

"So glad we met all those years ago".

"I really look forward to our sessions. Thank you."

"I wasn't sure if I'd like the Skype sessions, but I have really enjoyed the experience and thankful that you offer this service".

"I didn't know what to expect from counselling. I was pleasantly surprised and glad I finally took the plunge".

"Love the brainspotting, I left feeling so light and free".

"I've been able to control my drinking after doing brainspotting. I never thought that would happen. Thank you."

"Great strategies to increase my work performance. Thank you."

"Our relationship has never been better. Thanks for the strategies and all the homework! It paid off."

"Thank you for being available after hours and on weekends. It's greatly appreciated ".

"I did not expect brainspotting to be so effective, I wasn't sure what to expect. It's amazing my cravings for alcohol are gone. Thank You."

"Thank you for your motivational texts, they're exactly what I need at the time".

"I always leave feeling heard. Thank you."

"Thank you for giving me tools to manage my anxiety".

"I have had so many 'Aha' moments, which I never expected. Thank you."

"Thank you for making yourself so available".

"I'm so grateful for the tools and insights you offer. Thank you."

"Thank you for checking in with me after our brainspotting session. I was exhausted but had the best week in months. Can't wait for the next session!"

"I am more positive and have more energy. That dark cloud has lifted. Thank you."

"I had the best sleep after brainspotting. Was fantastic. Thank you."

"I had lost hope, thank you for igniting that in me again".

"That brainspotting session was incredible. I could feel all these sensations in my body. Can't wait to see what happens in our next session!. Thank you."

"Thank you for teaching me self-compassion".

"I never thought l would be free of bulimia and find a place of self-love again."

"Thank you for helping me regain a work-life balance".

"Thank you for always making me feel safe and accepted".

"Thank you for being accessible between sessions".

"Getting our relationship back on track has meant everything. I really did not think we had a chance."

"I can't believe how much my life has changed with brainspotting, l hardly recognise myself."

"I've been struggling with bad habits for years and eliminating them one by one thanks to brainspotting".