I came into the programme at a time when I was trying to get my life back into a good rhythm again. After caring for my mum and dad for so long, everything fell apart once they were gone. I was just coming up to the first anniversary of losing… Read More »AB’s story
Before Before I started the course I felt like my life had fallen apart. I had always worked, I had never been unemployed. I had done the high-pressure London thing as an Executive Assistant in private equity, working pretty much 24,7, even on leave, and I got to the top with no room for… Read More »AV’s story
I came into this course believing I had terrible self esteem issues. I thought I was starting from scratch, like everything had fallen apart and I was the mess in my social circles. I have spent the last eighteen months in therapy, figuring out recovery, addiction work, social care, all of it, and I thought I… Read More »WM’s story
I came into this course feeling sceptical and honestly unsure if it would help. I had a year of CBT before and it always felt like scratching an itch, nothing more. I could not keep using the tools. They made sense in the moment but then my emotions would take over. I have days when I get overwhelmed,… Read More »RW’s story
I have always been someone who keeps to myself. I am a people watcher. I get anxious around groups and I worry that people are judging me or laughing at me. I have been that way since I was little. I prefer my own company, doing my art, gaming, listening… Read More »RS’s story
I came into the programme feeling like I was at a really low point. I had spent years masking what I now think might be ADHD and when I finally stopped masking I just felt empty. I knew what I needed to do in life but I could not make… Read More »KD’s story
When I started this course I felt anxious, overwhelmed and honestly very lost. I had just moved from South Africa and everything here felt different. I did not know how Zoom worked and I was scared of even joining the first session. My confidence was low. I had come from an abusive work environment and I blamed myself for not… Read More »MM’s story
I came into this feeling anxious most days and unsure of which direction my life was going in. After being made redundant I lost a lot of confidence. I was afraid to commit to looking for a new position because every setback felt bigger than the last. I had been… Read More »JC’s story
I came into this feeling like it was time to push myself. I have fibromyalgia and life feels heavy sometimes, but something in me knew this course was right. I was excited, even if I was nervous. I did not know what to expect and I have done groups before,… Read More »DM’s story
I came into the course feeling stuck. I was trying to find remote work because being around people is really hard for me. Anxiety and depression have been barriers for a long time. I only go out when I have to. Most of it is social anxiety. Fear of embarrassment.… Read More »GF’s story
