Testimonials
Below from some of my previous clients.
From our initial phone conversation onwards, Marie made me feel completely at ease. She is warm, kind and approachable, and I felt I could trust her. She is an excellent listener and I felt totally understood. I was feeling very anxious and panicky about giving a workplace speech. Marie immediately helped me to see that I could find a way through this. Straight away, the CBT helped me to challenge my current thinking and I could see how I was limiting myself. We set achievable goals to get me to where I needed to be and it all felt do-able.
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During the hypnotherapy, I prepared for giving the speech. She recorded them and I found that listening to the recordings became my switch off time and it was easy and enjoyable. Marie’s voice is gentle and soothing and I felt extremely relaxed. All of it helped me to feel very prepared and I believed that I could do it. On the night, I felt so much calmer than I could have possibly imagined and it all went smoothly.
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Several people complimented me, saying how confident I looked. I would highly recommend Marie to anyone.
Sam T
Marie has truly been a lifesaver for me! I was struggling to adjust to full-time work after university and couldn't seem to shake off the anxiety and stress that came with it. That's when I decided to seek Marie's help and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. She not only helped me reduce my anxiety levels but also taught me valuable relaxation techniques that have become a part of my daily routine. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to gain the confidence I needed to make the leap to leave my job and start my own business, something I couldn't have imagined doing just a few months ago. Marie went above and beyond to help me and I cannot thank her enough for the positive difference she's made in my life. I highly recommend Marie to anyone who's struggling with stress management and wants to take control of their life. Thank you, Marie, for being an amazing mentor. it's been such a pleasure working with you and I massively appreciate everything you've done for me. – Many thanks
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Emma
I was extremely satisfied by the professionalism and approach used by Marie. This therapy helped me deal with my sleeping problems and depression. Marie provided an excellent service particularly through introducing me to CBT and mindfulness which helped me to challenge thoughts and behaviours which were holding me back and this helped me make significant improvements. I was able reduce my anxiety and I really improved my sleeping patterns through listening to the therapy audios which she provided from our sessions. All of this has really helped me on a daily basis in my job. I am very grateful for the changes that Marie helped me make to my life.
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Emily C.
Marie was recommended to me by a friend.
I had been experiencing social anxiety and low self -esteem for some time. Everything seemed an effort.
I was quite apprehensive about starting therapy. However, when I met Marie, she put me at ease straight away. I felt very comfortable with her and she is always so encouraging.
I definitely benefited from the combination of Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The Hypnotherapy made me feel so relaxed and I listened to her recordings as often as I could.
I now feel so much more positive and lighter. Everything is so much clearer.
Marie has given me the confidence and the tools I need to manage and keep anxious thoughts and feelings under control.
Thank you, Marie
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Diane
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I started sessions with Marie in the last few weeks of my teacher training course, when I was really stressed and overwhelmed about finishing my placement and dissertation at the same time. I wish that I had started sessions a lot sooner! The hypnotherapy allowed my whole body to relax, and I found that I would be much more energized and productive the rest of the day. Marie also recorded these sessions so that I could listen back to them whenever I needed to reset my anxiety levels. I now feel so much more positive going into placement and feel more capable to deal with the stresses of day-to-day life.
Olivia
I have been having therapy sessions, which included CBT, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy with Marie Willis for weight loss, low mood, anxiety and poor sleep.
I found her at all times to be highly professional. She is such a warm and empathetic lady. She has an extremely calming voice and as soon as I listened to my recordings, which she provided after each session, I would feel, calm and relaxed, often falling into a deep sleep.
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After we had discussed my goals, Marie set me small achievable tasks to work on to move towards them.
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Since doing the CBT, we have challenged my old thinking and behavioural patterns whereby I would often go to the shop on a daily basis and buy a large bar of chocolate and feel dreadful after eating the whole lot in one sitting.
Since my sessions I rarely buy a bar of chocolate and feel in more control of my eating, I feel that these new habits have changed my life. Now if I do want chocolate, I have a small bar and it is not something I now need daily. Through CBT, we analysed my thinking, feelings and behaviour patterns and explored why I often went for poor food choices in the first place. After learning CBT and Mindfulness techniques, I am now much more aware of my food choices and am much more aware of my feelings. Although my original goal was to find ways to improve my food choices and ultimately lose weight, I have made so many other positive changes. One is that I now have a much better sleep routine and no longer feel tired. If I can't sleep, I now have the tools to allow myself to sleep with the help of my hypnotherapy recordings. These were often 15 to 20 minutes long and were easy to fit into my daily bedtime routine as they were so enjoyable. I am now feeling a much happier person. I feel in control of my eating habits and have managed to instil a healthier lifestyle. I cannot thank Marie enough for her hard work and professional service, that really works. She is brilliant!
Chloe S.
Marie has a very caring and kind manner, which puts you at ease from the beginning. She is friendly, relaxed and calm. Marie assured confidentiality and created a very warm and safe environment.
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I came with a phobia and from the onset, Marie drew from me how I was feeling, requiring me to evaluate my fear and to think about it in a very detailed and measured way. From that, she explained the way in which we would be able to work together to help resolve my fear.
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The relaxation sessions were very good and Marie’s voice throughout these was very soothing and calm but also assertive.
We discussed and evaluated the progress that had been achieved after each session in a very detailed and encouraging way. Homework was also given to allow me to continue at home.
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These sessions have been a very positive experience, giving me the confidence in going forward to stay in control and feel calm. Marie is professional, caring and very effective.
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Isabel
I started seeing Marie for CBT as I was starting my first term as a primary school teacher. I was experiencing really high levels of anxiety and complete overwhelm with the job. Doing CBT with Marie brought my anxiety and depression scores down to a level where I have begun to not just survive my job, but thrive in it. Marie has been so helpful and adaptable throughout - on a day where I had had bad news, she adapted the session so we could just talk through the situation and do some calming techniques to help me to process it. Thank you so much for everything
O.S
Marie was excellent. I approached her with an anxiety related work issue. She has really good inter personal skills and is a great listener, clarifying and summarizing in a methodical manner. She was very thorough and effective at working with me to establish a very realistic and workable action plan firmly rooted in SMART goals. Marie worked hard to develop rapport, which seemed to come easily to her and she was skilled at gaining and maintaining trust. Her use of ‘homework was effective and I feel that she always had my best interests at heart.
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Marie is a very skilled and intuitive practitioner who deals with matters in a very sensitive manner and who really engages with you in facilitating progress.
James T
