I decided to see Simone after realising that events I had experienced in my life were impacting my overall levels of happiness. I was scared of talking about things that had happened, for fear of these things overwhelming me. Simone offered me a safe and calm place to talk and reflect. I didn’t feel rushed or pressured, but was gently and compassionately encouraged to face some of my challenges. We laughed quite a bit – and that was important to me as the sessions felt real. I learnt a lot about myself through therapy and now feel much more in control of my emotional life.