Testimonials
Working with Tracey
Tracey is a highly professional, warm, and compassionate counsellor. She exudes care and creates a safe place to share without judgement. Through sessions with Tracey, I have been able to move through the most difficult portion of my life coping with post-natal depression. Her sessions have been truly life changing. ( K.S. )
I have known Tracey from the beginning of 2023. I had a difficult time prior to meeting her, I was finding it very difficult to manage my daily life, unable to be near crowds of people, becoming very anxious. Noises were also a huge problem for me. I had become very recluse, having to give up my job, I felt like a prisoner of my own mind. Tracey has helped me to look at my life, finding new ways to cope and feel safe. Without Tracey’s help and guidance, I would not have been able to progress, and start to find myself again. ( Luke )
When I first started my counselling sessions, I had no idea what to expect. I knew I had reached a point where I was ready to talk and begin the healing process, but in all honesty, I felt sceptical and a little guarded. I needn't have worried.
Tracey made me feel instantly welcome and put me at ease within minutes. Taking the first step towards accepting support is a massive decision and not one to be made lightly; the connection with your therapist needs to be there for you to communicate freely and honestly. I found that Tracey brought out this side of me and welcomed my honesty. This has made the whole process incredibly cathartic. Therapy is inevitably draining at times, but in the right company I have felt safe, supported and encouraged.
Since starting these counselling sessions, I have developed techniques to filter out any unnecessary "noise" and trust my instincts; to focus on my own healing process and to ultimately keep practising the things I've learnt during my sessions on a day-to-day basis.
Counselling with Tracey has been a journey of self-discovery. Every person will experience it differently, but ultimately there will always be a bit of a "wow" moment of self-recognition as things suddenly slot into place and start to make sense. There are always reasons for our behaviours and it's helpful to unpick some of this so we can be more self-aware.
In all honesty, I don't think things should reach crisis point before we start to understand ourselves better. Counselling could be used as a tool to understand and acknowledge the inner child in us that never really goes away until they've been addressed. I have learnt so much during my time with Tracey. As she said, the answers and information that we need are always readily available; sometimes we just need a little help to find them. ( L.E.)
I recently sought help from Counsellor Tracey to deal with my anxiety, fears, negative outlook and lack of self-confidence. I am delighted to share my experience and provide a review of her services. Tracey's expertise and dedication as a counsellor have truly made a positive impact on my life.
From the very beginning, Tracey created a warm and welcoming environment where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and concerns. She possesses exceptional listening skills, allowing her to grasp the essence of my struggles and emotions. Tracey demonstrated genuine empathy and understanding, which immediately put me at ease.
Tracey provided me with insightful guidance and support. She skilfully guided our sessions, asking thought-provoking questions and offering different perspectives on the challenges I was facing. Tracey's expertise in various therapeutic approaches allowed her to tailor our sessions to my unique needs and preferences. Her deep knowledge of counselling theory was evident in the way she incorporated different techniques and strategies into our discussions.
She consistently maintained strict confidentiality and ensured that I felt safe and respected during our conversations. Her genuine care for my well-being was evident, and she went above and beyond to help me navigate through my difficulties.
Furthermore, Tracey's ability to create a non-judgmental space fostered a sense of trust and openness. I always felt heard and valued, which allowed me to delve into my deepest concerns without hesitation. She had a remarkable knack for offering valuable insights while still allowing me to discover my own solutions and strengths.
I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate the positive impact Tracey had on my life. Through her guidance, I gained invaluable tools to cope with stress, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper understanding of myself. Her expertise and compassionate approach have made a lasting impact on my mental well-being.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Counsellor Tracey to anyone seeking professional counselling services. Her extensive knowledge, empathetic nature, and dedication make her an exceptional counsellor. Tracey's support and guidance have been instrumental in my personal growth, and I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her. ( Mike)
Working with Clare
I have been in therapy with Dr Alison Clare Scott for two years now. Clare is an exceedingly comfortable, warm, intelligent and adaptable therapist with an eclectic knowledge. I have CPTSD, having been sexually, mentally, emotionally and physically abused from the age of four; this later took me into many severe, abusive relationships and also an inability to control myself and put myself in physical danger in outdoor pursuits and many other situations that has now rendered me physically disabled. Clare has listened to me, understood who I am and has worked with me in a manner that I require as I am also Neurodiverse and I struggle with trust and introspection. I have been in and out of therapy since I was 17 and not one therapist has been able to help me until Clare. My life has changed radically since she has been working with me! I now deal with every nuance of my life with a different perspective and am finally building a healthy life where I understand and accept myself and more importantly I look after myself and am finding joy and hope.
I am so glad that I found Clare to support me with my trauma. She has a wonderful approach, where she allows space for you to work through things that you are finding difficult or traumatic. Working with Clare has given me the confidence to find answers within myself in a supportive and compassionate environment.
Her support has also been inclusive of diversity. She has supported me with trauma from discrimination due to being LGBTQIA+ and she has also supported me with my trauma from discrimination and ableism (external and internal) being Autistic and ADHD and having these things identified as an adult.
I am also physically disabled with chronic pain and Clare has offered video sessions when I’m too ill to attend in person which has meant that I was able to continue my therapy.
Clare has a lot of knowledge and experience with Neurodiversity and really understands how to listen to and communicate with Autistic and ADHD people like me which has helped my therapy and my life so much.
She is open to the individual person’s way of working things out so that it never feels like you’re being told how you should be healing or given therapy in a prescribed way. The way that Clare practices her therapy is very empowering and makes you feel that you are an active participant and have the power and right to chose how to move forward and to work out what works for you.
I found my sessions with Clare were really impactful, Clare is gentle, kind and has given me various tools to help me manage my feelings. She works very closely with you to find the right methods to help you on your healing journey.
Clare creates a safe and non-judgmental environment in her practice, which from the start enabled me to make sense of what at the time, seemed like chaos. The sessions led me to undertake the inner work to reconcile and release the anxiety and depression I was experiencing.
Her approach allowed for emotional, spiritual, and psychological growth and health, balancing compassion alongside empathy.
Clare helped me to look at areas in my life in a way I never had before. She asked me about things that I had never even considered, and worked with me to identify themes, causes, and patterns of thought to enable a deep level of change. Leaving each session, I felt as though productive and significant work had been done.
The insight and depth with which Clare has had the capacity to meet me with, has been life altering. The insight and compassion shown in the sessions enabled me to build a new sense of confidence, and the course of my life has both shifted and elevated since beginning my journey
