What people say

"I just wanted to thank you for all your help. I really feel like I’m getting better and starting to become the person who I really am."

Julie

"I found the whole experience incredibly useful and I feel I’ve moved on massively in a relatively short space of time. I feel like a different person to how I felt when I walked into therapy! The main thing for me was being equipped with the tools to deal with anxiety and realise that I can deal with it! I would thoroughly recommend it."

Nicola

"Your sessions really helped me to become more focused and gain self-confidence in myself. When I entered the exam room, I was completely calm and confident. I have never felt so calm, relaxed and focused while taking a test."

James

"I appreciated the flexible approach to therapy which was tailored to my needs. Peter was good at remembering what I had said in previous sessions. …I found his questions intelligent and thought-provoking…"

Rob

"I have found our meetings very useful and can happily say that my outlook has changed dramatically and positive changes have already started to bed in. "

Marie

"Well thank you! First time in years I had a blood test and no fainting/drama! …More blood tests tomorrow, but I feel ready. Thanks again."

Sally

"Through my work with Peter, I have been able to identify and unlock trauma that has continued to present itself at the most painful times in my life, causing immense turmoil and suffering. I am convinced that the counselling process is creating immense healing and clarity for me to achieve the health and wellness that I have been seeking for years. I highly recommend this approach and the services of Avilon Counselling."

John,

"I had 6 sessions in total with Peter and it has been fantastic. With his help and insight we found out what my triggers were and ways in which to deal with these. It came to light that I don’t need to give up alcohol altogether. Realistic goals were put in place. I felt able to commit to 4 days off and 3 days on, with a view to taking this to 5 days off and 2 days on. I have found this to be very manageable and indeed, this week, without even realising I was at 5 days off and 2 days on! Peter helped me to stop the negative voice in my head and to stop beating myself up. He helped me to see that what I was going through, and my feelings about alcohol, were not unusual. I would highly recommend Avilon to anyone who feels they are struggling with an alcohol problem. Peter was non-judgemental and had empathy with what I was struggling with. I feel so much more positive within myself and my relationship with alcohol. "

David

"I went to see Peter to overcome anxiety in work and social situations – on some occasions, I had even suffered panic attacks. I had got to the point where I just couldn't take it anymore and was avoiding situations to minimise the risk of it happening. Peter helped me to see how avoiding the situation was only fuelling the anxiety in the long term. He helped me to see things from a completely different perspective in a way that didn't make things such a big deal which in itself was a big deal for me! He gave me some practical things to try such as just accepting it or even trying to 'bring it on' which in an odd kind of way calmed it all down! We talked a lot about what life will be like without the inappropriate anxiety and I began to see situations that I would previously have avoided as a distinct possibility. Since then, I've been able to share this with those people closest to me, which in itself has been a weight off my mind as it was previously a big secret. The biggest difference is that I have realised what it is like to look forward to those events which used to make me nervous. Now, each time I come away from an event, I focus on what went well which seems to make me stronger and stronger as time goes on. Peter also made me see that to eradicate anxiety for good would be not be realistic as everyone experiences it from time to time and that is quite normal. The difference now is that my anxiety feels much more appropriate to what I'm doing and if I do feel like that, I just relax with it, go with it, accept it and I can't even remember at what point it goes away! "

Claudette,

"I am much more at peace with myself. I have more inner strength, which is developing everyday to my surprise (and relief). I am now proud of myself and my achievements, and I thank Peter for helping me realise that I am successful and that I have the resources within myself to go further if I really want to. Now that I have stopped counselling for the time being, I hope I have the strength to pull these resources from within myself, without relying onPeter to help me realise them. I am starting to see a more confident person, despite issues with low self-esteem. I am more aware of my thoughts and feelings about things, and finally feel that I have opinions that matter. I have found a more confident 'voice', which I often kept quiet before! Relationships with members of my family now seem more real and I am hoping to make changes in the way that my family deal with things - I have realised how important talking really is, 'bottling things up' really wasn't working for me anymore!"

Katie

"Peter took us from the lowest point in our marriage and gave us the forum and advice from which we are completely back on track. We are now looking forward to what amounts to a fresh beginning with each other and a huge thanks has to go toPeter for that. He made us think about and approach things in a way we would have never been able to do on our own"

Mark and Jenny

"I've been suffering with severe depression and anxiety for over 10 years; taking medication and have seen several therapists. My GP recommended Pinnacle Therapy, so I made an appointment based on her advice. After the first session I noticed something had changed, but wasn't sure what! I've had 8 sessions and now my Doctor has reduced my medication and we have set a goal to be tablet free in 2 months time. I'm very grateful for the support Avilon has given me, thank you."

Jeremy

"It is over a week since our last session and I've been meaning to email you ever since to thank you. Not only for fitting me in at short notice but for the session itself which had a profound effect on my mood, my positivity and my attitude in the days following it – my original self-belief and enthusiasm came back, I was able to see clearly again. Despite the last few days (some of the most difficult of my life) I have managed on the whole to keep my perspective and stay as calm and positive as I can - I know for a fact that if I had not seen you last week the events of the last few days would probably have pushed me over the brink. A lot of the things you said to me during the hypnotherapy part remain constantly with me and are helping me get through. All the best."

Terry

"Having never experienced counselling before I was very nervous about what to expect, but knew I had to make changes in my life, as I was feeling so low I could see no future. Meeting and working with Peter has changed my perspective of myself, where before because of negative experiences I'd been through I thought I was worthless.Peter helped me see the person inside myself, and more than that, helped me to see that that person was worthy of a good fulfilled life, and that I had the skills and tools to search that life out for myself. Our sessions were always productive, if sometimes difficult for me, but I now know myself so much better and feel very positive that I will be able to deal with whatever life throws at me. I'm very grateful for what I've learnt withPeter and wouldn't hesitate for one moment to contact him again if I needed any further guidance."

Lydia

"I had suffered from panic attacks for 10 years, they were ruining my life, I never believed that I would lead a normal life. I was too scared to go out of the house, I was unable to work and lost touch with all of my friends because they didn't understand what was wrong with me. I saw Peter because he was recommended to me, and really didn't expect too much, but I was pleasantly surprised... Even after the very first session I felt a lot better, and for the first time actually had hope, he actually understood me and knew what I was going through, as he specializes in this field... Now 6 months later and with counselling I am leading a normal life... I have Peter to thank for giving me back normality, and I now appreciate life every day. This was the best investment I have ever made, how can you put a price on quality of life, and would recommend her for anyone suffering from anxiety. Thank you Peter."

Nicola

"What I learned was invaluable – that although I couldn’t change external circumstances, I could change how I dealt with them. I learned to be more confident at my job and instead of putting in 200% because of fear, I put my best 100% into the job and started to feel better about myself and my performance."

Declan

"Although I was very hesitant to try this ‘therapy’ stuff at first (my wife made my first appointment for me), Peter made me feel comfortable and made me realise exactly what I could expect from the very first session."

Alan