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“I have experienced profound changes from working with Abby in therapy. Before - I didn’t want to live and I was sick of the way I was. I was desperate for change, I didn’t like myself, couldn’t speak up for myself and had been late diagnosed with ADHD a year before I started therapy. During - Abby validated my feelings, identified harmful thinking, helped me restructure those thoughts and beliefs. She ‘got’ the ADHD me which took off so much pressure. It was hard work and I’ve had bad days and better days and some really bad days. But Abby encouraged me to trust the process, which I eventually did. After - I have learnt to speak up for myself, although it’s only in small ways it has strengthened me to be myself. I am starting to enjoy life, the negative thoughts have reduced, and when they occur I have a way to combat them. I feel more confident to be myself and the biggest change has been that I am now no longer responsible for others emotions and keeping everyone happy and that is a massive weight off. I always thought I was a pessimist and now I find I am optimistic 80% of the time. These changes have been gradual but have had a big impact on me.”