Testimonials

Real Stories of Recovery & Resilience

From "Surviving" to Truly Living

Choosing a therapist is a leap of faith. The voices below belong to individuals who once stood where you are now—navigating the fog of trauma, the weight of addiction, or the exhaustion of clinical depression.

Just as I supported them in reclaiming their lives, I am here to help you find your own path to wholeness, strength, and authentic joy.

1. Finding the "Missing Piece" in Recovery

Morning Shaun. I hope you are well. I just wanted to say I have hit 3 months of complete abstinence from everything for the first time in years and wanted to take the time to thank you and Alistair as your work has undoubtedly played the biggest part in this. There have been huge shifts in understanding which emotions are age-appropriate and separating those from the past, responsibly responding through them and therefore, most importantly not picking up! I was so dazed as to why I would use drink or drugs when I knew what to do in recovery terms but am eternally grateful that this missing piece explains it all. * Life-saving, life-changing, life-expanding.* You are both amazing healers and I am so grateful to have met you. Thanks again x
— Bobby

2. A "Safety Raft" in the Darkest Times

I came to Shaun in the middle of a serious episode of clinical depression. I’d been dealing with depression for most of my adolescent and adult life, but the incident I was dealing with right before my 40th birthday was so weighty, that I had lost the will to live... Our weekly meetings had an added value and often felt like a safety raft amidst the depression, loneliness, anxiety and physical exhaustion.

Shaun’s energy is strong, yet kind, gentle and full of compassion. It’s through her patient and consistent guidance that I learned about self-nurturing and self-care which allowed me to stay successful and sane in my demanding, high-pressure professional life... A year and a half later, I’m still depression-free and more resilient than ever... I also deeply believe that if it hadn’t been for working with her, there is a chance I wouldn’t be typing these words now and for that – I am forever grateful.
—Jo

3. Healing the "Childhood Void"

Prior to the workshop, I was incapable of finding any joy in life and drank alcohol most nights to escape the misery. I now know this was caused by a childhood void of love.

Since completing the workshop I look forward to each day. I exercise, cook all my own meals and I enjoy speaking to people – none of which I could find joy in before; I also haven’t felt the need to drink alcohol once. I feel like I’m living for the first time and I now understand the enjoyment in life. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who knows their childhood was not right.
— Rachel

4. Professional Insight and Emotional Safety

Shaun has been a constant source of support to me for nearly five years... Shaun is, without a doubt, the best therapist I have ever had... Her empathy, guidance and understanding enabled me to process deep-rooted childhood trauma and PTSD. Her manner is very nurturing, and she has been like a mother figure to me.

Shaun always helps me see clearly and feel grounded again when life situations become triggering. She is genuine, caring and kind, and adapts brilliantly to the needs of the client... Shaun has the vision and skills to see past defence mechanisms and walls that people put up to protect themselves, regardless of their background. This is what makes her such an excellent trauma therapist. Nothing gets past her, and this is a real blessing!
— Keshini

5. A Game-Changer for Trauma

This Trauma Reduction Therapy was recommended to me by a Consultant Psychiatrist treating Addictions. Having been an active member of 12 Step Fellowship Groups, as well as extensively doing Psychotherapy (both 121 and Group) over the last several years, I can say that Trauma Therapy with Shaun really was a game-changer...
A key personal objective for me was to help me unpick what was my fault and what wasn’t, and the ability to feel and be less “numb” as well as reduce self-destructive patterns, which I feel like this course has achieved. I am forever grateful to Shaun and other fantastic facilitators who make such magic happen!
— Hannah

6. Tools for a Lifetime

I met Shaun only 10 times, but what a difference before and after !! She could manage very well to say what I needed to hear, from a hurt child as well as from an adult perspective. Shaun was also giving me the keys to managing future situations in which I would feel regressed, and some of her comments started resonating only weeks after my therapy was over, at the right time for me. I definitely am in a much better place since I met Shaun, I can only encourage people to meet and talk to her.
— Claire

7. Discovering Wholeness and Authenticity

Working with Shaun enabled me to heal, recover and live from a place of wholeness. Through therapy, I discovered my unhealthy patterns which stemmed from childhood, learnt new healthier ways of relating and developed a loving relationship with my wounded inner child. Shaun is an excellent therapist and through working with her I experienced a spiritual awakening, emotional healing and life transformation... I’m so grateful to have had the support of such an amazing therapist who facilitated me on my journey of recovery.
— Michelle

8. A Second Chance at Life

Shaun, I can’t express how grateful I am since you came into my life just over a year ago, you truly have given me a 2nd chance for life to enjoy my kids and grandkids….I was in a very dark lonely place when we first met and you have taught me where it was all coming from… childhood trauma…and with counselling, I was able to understand myself and then in turn able to understand others. I can now say I’m very chilled out to the point my husband sometimes wonders how I’ve done tasks without it being an issue.. Shaun… you are an amazing therapist!!!!
— Sophie

9. Inspiration to Recover

Hi Shaun. I just wanted to say thank you. I’m so grateful I met you and Alistair, for having a chance to take part in the programme and for meeting the other two participants. Thank you for giving me the tools to help in my recovery and for my life. I will never forget last weekend. Hearing your story and what you have been through and how you now help people inspired me, You and Alistair reminded me that we CAN recover I can never forget and I’m grateful.
— Mo

10. Strength in the Midst of Turmoil

Although Shaun and I only worked together for a short time, her impact on my life was profound. During my final relapse two years ago, she gave me the strength to persevere through turmoil and offered me a glimmer of hope when I needed it most. She was always upfront with me, and I consistently felt held, supported, and cared for every step of the way. Her guidance, compassion, and belief in me provided the final push I needed to carry forward with my recovery. I am deeply grateful for the role she played in helping me rebuild my life.
— Christelle

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These stories prove that even when life feels “weighty” or “lonely,” transformation is possible. Whether you are seeking to break an addiction, heal from your past, or simply find your authentic self, I am here to provide the tools and support you need to “adjust your sails.”

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