Testimonies
I recently worked with Greg for 12 weeks of ADHD coaching, and it really has made such a huge positive difference in so many aspects of my life. Greg was always extremely easy to talk to, and he quickly put me at ease as the whole process was really hard for me. Greg was always so present, and I could really feel how much he wanted to support me through this. Whenever I spoke about areas in which I felt I had failed or made mistakes, Greg always managed to turn this into a positive and really validated me, which led me to being able to pick myself up quickly and not continuing to be angry at myself. Greg really helped me see my strengths and a lot of positive qualities that I have, and it has given me a lot of confidence. I really have gained a lot of self-worth and rely a lot on myself to make decisions and plans that are right for me and feel that I have so much more control over my life. We worked a lot on habits that I have really struggled with for many years, including skin picking and binge eating, and we were able to identify triggers and how to minimize "spiralling" And how to get back on track and not punish myself if I did not always get it right. The biggest thing is how Greg taught me how to be kinder to myself and forgive myself for a lot of choices I have made. I no longer live with shame and being a "people pleaser". I really feel that I view a lot of things differently, and I am very much enjoying all of the changes that Greg has helped me with. Plus, my work is happy that my admin is almost always up to date! Thank you so much, Greg!
Coaching sessions have opened up a new pathway in understanding myself and the trauma I have experienced. I have tried different talking therapies in the past and for me, going through the difficult experiences through the therapy of counseling was never enough to help me break my depression and negative thoughts. For years I have relied on trying to manage my mental health myself, often without much success.
I wasn’t sure if coaching was the answer and went in to the first session with an open mind. Greg was transparent, honest and offered a goal setting regime going forward. As a solution focused person this appealed and so I booked in sessions on a monthly basis.
Each session takes me by surprise as often what I think I want to discuss is over arched by old neural pathways in my mind of past experiences. Thoughts and memories that I thought were completely buried would unexpectedly arise. Greg deals with these surprise thoughts in an empathetic way, offering me a space to look into the emotions evoked from historical experiences and asking effective questions to help me understand and form my own responses into how I can heal and use these thoughts and feelings in a positive way to move forward.
I have over the years shut painful experiences and memories in a box and let them sink deep into my subconscious to the point of being unable to visualize certain decades of my life. Even happier memories have been lost but over 8 sessions, not only am I overcoming painful experiences, I am beginning to have glimmers of positive memories that surprise me every time they arise as I had forgotten they had ever happened. Positive memories slot neatly into promising feelings of hope that are beginning to pave new, and optimistic, emotional, spiritual and physical pathways for the future. With my erratic mind, sometimes within a coaching session, many thoughts can occur at any one moment in time. Greg is able to help me order these thoughts and ensure I am able to gain clarity before the session ends to enable me to manage any difficult emotions outside of the coaching session.
I recommend Greg as a coach as he has enabled me to rewire my thinking and allow me to explore my thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, supportive and safe space. With lots of luggage to still unpack, I plan on continuing coaching sessions but cannot believe how much mental clarity I have gained in such a short space of time. If only I had been aware of coaching decades ago!
I could quite easily not have turned up today as I’ve got so much going on in my head at the moment. But I really appreciate being offered this time to discuss things that I can’t say anywhere else. I know that I need sustainability for myself in my role and this is helping me frame how I can achieve this. I have a longer goal but now feel comfortable in breaking it down into much smaller and achievable aims.
I really wasn’t sure that coaching would be the right thing for me when we started this but I can honestly say it’s really helped me to get out of my head and see things from a different perspective. Having someone listening to me has lifted a lot of the pressure I put on myself and helped me realise that I’m not going mad. There are things I’ve said in here that I’ve shared with no one else, especially with regards to work and it’s helping me come to terms with the things I can change and what I can accept as not so important.
Having that first session with you has completely opened my eyes and I really looked forward to us meeting again last time. I’ve excited to meet and let you know all the progress I’ve made. I went away and arranged a meal with the hubby the day we last met and told him exactly how much I love him and appreciate all the support he gives me. He’s my rock and I don’t tell him enough. We’ve even sorted out a way to get rid of old food in the fridge without arguing. I’m taking control of my life again, telling the negative people around me to do one and have managed to come off my meds. I know there will be ups and downs but I want you to know how much being listened to has helped me make this change.