Testimonials
Take a look at the experiences of previous clients of CBT with Lindsay.
“When I met Lindsay I had deep rooted CPTSD. I was at a very low point in my life with personal loss of my partner and trauma that stemmed back decades. Over the course of months with weekly CBT sessions with Lindsay I managed to turn my life around. I put some old ghosts to rest so to speak and more importantly I carry a more positive attitude of whatever lies ahead in life. Lindsay is a great listener, very patient and compassionate. I consider myself very lucky that it was Lindsay that helped me through this extremely difficult time, I’m not entirely sure if I would have responded as well with anyone else? I would highly recommend Lindsay and CBT to anyone who may be having mental or emotional difficulties like I was, it can provide you with the tools to tackle the things that are getting you down.”
Male, 43
“I had had other counsellors over the years to little success, and working in a supposed “therapeutic” environment, I felt disenchanted and unable to help myself. I immediately felt Lindsay and I had a positive professional relationship and she really restored my faith in CBT and myself! There were elements to CBT I thought I couldn’t be bothered with or that were tokenistic but with practice, I realised it was making a difference. Over time we were able to establish why I felt the way I did at the time, and explore alternatives to my negative thoughts.”
Female, 25
“When I first met Lindsay I was overwhelmed, devastated and traumatised. My previous, decades long, coping mechanisms were no longer working for me and I didn’t know what to do.”
Female, 69
“Several months ago I started CBT after being referred by woman’s aid after leaving an abusive relationship. I was depressed, constantly anxious, stressed about finances and about my future regarding work, and had absolutely no self esteem. After being introduced to my therapist, Lindsay, we dissected all of my issues, finding the root of each issue and tackled it head on together. She directed me to helpful literature, went through exercises with me to tackle problematic behaviour (such as my self critical thoughts), and taught me valuable skills, knowledge and exercises that would help me to cope with my issues should they arise in future. In short, I started the year a paranoid wreck with extremely low moods and volatile emotions and drastic fears of everyday things.
Now I’m able to face the things I was once afraid to do, I’m able to pick apart self critical thoughts, and face my anxieties without making them worse. I’m finally able to take pieces of my life back and I wouldn’t have been able to do this without Lindsay. Once again, I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I’ve even found myself using some of the techniques you’ve taught me to try to help my youngest sister be less anxious about her own self esteem issues. I couldn’t be more grateful!”
Female, 20
“Lindsay has really helped me see I was more than what I thought of myself. She is a brilliant therapist. She’s responsive, solution focused, patient and empathetic. I feel much stronger now, and for that, Lindsay, I am thankful.”
“I was referred for CBT because I couldn’t stop worrying about anything and everything. I thought I was too “old” to change my thinking processes and how they made me feel, but I was wrong! Lindsay helped me navigate my thought processes (and subsequent feelings) in a safe and non-judgemental environment. My breakthrough came after she advised me to complete a timeline. Suddenly, I understood why I thought the way I did, why I behaved in a negative way, and Lindsay provided me with the mechanisms and tools for acknowledging and changing those negative thought processes to positive ones.
I can now walk past a mirror without thinking I look ugly; I can now talk to other people without wondering whether they think “I’m stupid”. CBT has worked for me because, with Lindsay’s help, encouragement and expertise, I have openly discussed my issues and have been ready to take on board her recommendations for moving forward. I no longer feel affected by my past, or anxious about my future but I feel content in the present. Lindsay thank you so very much.”
“Before starting CBT I felt like I was trapped in a way with my OCD and tics, I felt anxious a lot of the time and very tense and that I could never be at ease. I think that the OCD would make my anxiety worse and make me constantly worry about the future. With the CBT I noticed not only were my tics and OCD decreasing, so was my anxiety levels, I felt much more calm in day to day life and I didn’t worry as much about the future because I learned that my OCD tendencies weren’t in any way predicting the future or protecting me from anything that may happen in the future.
CBT has helped me understand my OCD and tics and reduce it to the point it’s almost completely gone. The CBT sessions helped me in my everyday life as if I have a compulsion to tic or do something with OCD I can now rationalise my thoughts on my own by changing my thought process towards it. Lindsay helped me tremendously with understanding my tics and OCD as she explained to me what it really was and how my OCD and tics were driven by anxiety. This really helped me understand my OCD and tics and helped me overcome these tendencies as I was able to understand the fact that it was all in my head and it was me being anxious.
Lindsay helped me in managing my OCD and tics by trying out different techniques and learning which helped best with my symptoms. I think all approaches were important and helpful to me. If someone was considering Lindsay I would definitely recommend the sessions to them as I believe it has helped me so much and I would emphasise that Lindsay’s approach is very sufficient and helpful.”
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