Testimonials and Feedback

"What working with Sean taught me was that, fundamentally, there was nothing wrong with me. Yes, I was having some really difficult experiences and yes, I was using alcohol, binge-eating and doom-scrolling to deal with that, but working together, I really began to see myself differently. I thought my life was going the way it was because I was broken, I needed fixed, I was the problem, but the slow and patient process of uncovering my beliefs, my relationship with self and being more patient and kinder to myself really changed everything. Literally, every area of my life was impacted for the better. I went from a place of actively disliking myself and thinking I was the problem to valuing, embracing and loving myself. An incredible shift! As a result of our 11 months of working together, I left an abusive relationship, I went to university at the age of 44 and I've moved to a different part of the country. Amazing, amazing!" - GG, outdoor client, 35 sessions over 11 months

"Guided by his wealth of experience, Sean facilitated an illuminating workshop and helped alleviate any fears I had about getting started. We went on some walks while talking and found shelter when the rain got too heavy, mirroring the unpredictability of an outdoor therapy session. A wide array of resources were provided during and after the workshop. However, there was also ample space to discuss ideas with each other and consider what our own practice might look like. Sean's workshop was incredibly motivating and confidence-building, and I left feeling excited about the possibilities." - DU, workshop participant

"I felt lost, unmotivated, pretty worthless. I was nervous about attending therapy, but in 7 short weeks I had really unearthed some gold! I had new perspectives, I felt aligned and I no longer thought of myself negatively as standard. Sean felt like my personal cheerleader, confidante and guide simultaneously. Best thing I've ever done! Seriously!" - FT, outdoor client, 7 sessions over 7 week period.

"Sean! What can I say? To me it still feels absolutely wild how much I have changed over the last 7 months! Waking up without anxiety, rarely doubting myself, feeling safer in my own body, feeling empowered, having better relationships with my body, my sexuality and myself, no longer being afraid to articulate my needs...I could go on! So much has changed!!

Thank you so, so much Sean. Your support, guidance, love and compassion have helped me heal and grow and I feel so empowered and capable, more than I ever thought possible! I feel alive in a way I never have before! Thank you!" - JM, outdoor client, 17 sessions over 7 months

"Literally within three sessions working with Sean, I felt big shifts, I felt more myself than I had in years, and best of all, my relationship with self was the best it had EVER been! I felt comfortable talking to Sean from our initial consultation and those three sessions feel like they have changed my life! Boom!" - KS, outdoor client, 3 sessions over one month

"It really does feel remarkable to reflect on how much I have achieved in the past 7 months. I had a complicated and difficult childhood and that manifested itself in alcohol abuse, drug abuse and self-harm in my adult years. I was still drinking daily when I began to think about counselling. How I relate my work: changed. How I related to my family: changed. How I relate to myself: changed. It's mad to think about that person, or version of myself I was, back in July, but now, I move forward, feeling capable, strong and deserving and I really don't know how I could have done it without Sean's gentle and supportive approach." - MM, phone/Zoom and outdoor counselling client who had 21 sessions over 7 months

"I contacted Sean in June 2020, as I had been really struggling to move forward after a complicated break-up. I must admit, I had/have a lot of issues with men in general, but Sean's gentle, supportive and calm presence really feels like it changed that. In terms of the specific problem I wanted to work on, it felt like we were able to completely change how I related to it in just a few sessions. I continued for a few other sessions after that as I felt there were other areas of my life I wanted to rejig in some way, and Sean's calm, supportive presence helped me feel much more capable of doing so. Fantastic." - BL, online counselling client who had 5 sessions over 5 weeks

"Sean was really welcoming, inclusive and supportive. I felt comfortable enough to open up pretty quickly. All the issues I was having we tackled them together throughout our sessions, which felt like friendly chats. It felt much more relaxed than previous sessions I had experienced with other counsellors, there was no judgement from Sean. I felt like I had much more ownership of my self-discovery as he helped guide me there through natural and genuine interest in my life and my struggles. I have never before felt so heard and understood. I will, and have, been recommending Sean to anyone I meet who is struggling with any part of their lives!" - PC, counselling client who had 10 sessions over 3 months

"I have been wanting to take my client work outdoors for a long time...but I just didn't know where to start or how to approach doing this. After a 3-hour Nature Connection session with Sean I felt encouraged and empowered. His passion, enthusiasm and calm nature really helped me feel capable and ready! I was armed with new knowledge, confidence and tools and within a few weeks I had my first outdoor clients." - LF, Nature Connection Sessions participant

"I've been through several counsellors and therapists before, I've never been able to find something that has worked for me...I had been struggling after Christmas and felt I needed some support. I found Sean on Instagram and really liked the way he came across. After an initial phone consultation I felt comfortable and like I was in capable hands. I felt immediately like Sean was going to encourage me, champion me, challenge me, push me and really help me realise I was deserving of a better quality of life. After working together for just 4 short months I felt like my world view, my self concept and my self worth had all been shaken up. It's amazing what having someone who offers you a space and a time to be heard and be seen does for your confidence. Could not recommend highly enough. Amazing!" - CW, outdoor counselling client who had 8 sessions over 4 months

"Sean really helped me and offered me a safe space to process a lot of big stuff in my personal life. I feel like I was offered a safe place to get through things and Sean provided me with encouragement and challenged me too. It really did and does feel like such an amazing investment in myself and I think Sean's skill as a therapist is his focus on the relationship and trust with his clients. Great!" - BD, online counselling client who had 8 sessions over 2 months

"For a number of years I had struggled with my confidence and self-worth and always seemed to be in a cycle of making bad decisions and becoming really unhappy, building myself back up and repeating the bad decisions. Working with Sean, he was able to help me piece together my patterns, my motivations and some deeply held limiting beliefs which I had been carrying for the best part of 20 years. Through working together, I felt able to make sustainable changes in my life and to really, really use the time and space we had to work through things. I remember going from feeling like happiness was possible but would be a long, hard struggle to realising I deserved happiness and it was definitely in reach. I can't thank Sean enough for his time, his skill, his compassion and the way he held the space for me to reevaluate and change my whole belief systems. In 6 sessions, I feel my life had changed! Can't emphasise enough how amazing it is!" - JJ, phone/online client who had 6 sessions over 6 weeks

"During the Covid-19 pandemic, I felt really challenged and isolated. I was furloughed, but living alone, this meant my usual busy work, social and family life had been curtailed. I decided that I was keen to talk to someone but didn't really know where to start, or what I actually wanted to talk about. I just knew I felt like the extra support would really benefit me. I came across Sean's Instagram page via a friend who had shared one of his posts. After looking at his website I got in touch and very quickly I felt like I was in safe hands and that it was a good idea to engage with therapy. Sean's skill was being able to hold space for me, to challenge me and to somehow help me connect complex themes and narratives and get a better grasp on how I understood my issues and ultimately how I understood myself. I felt safe, listened to, empowered and fundamentally worthy and valued, which was pretty new for me! Lockdown has obviously been difficult for a lot of people and while initially it was, I think I will look back on it as a time when I took control of my life, gained greater self-acceptance and learned to love myself. I'm forever changed!" - AN , online client who had weekly sessions for 5 months