“I feel strong now and armed with a knowledge of how to beat my fears and face my challenges!”

“My counselling experience made me deal with a painful situation rather than trying to ignore/shy away from the situation that was making me physically ill. Before counselling I was nervous and anxious, during I felt someone understood and was trying to help, and after I feel much stronger.”

“I feel calmer and stronger after counselling: it was totally worthwhile, I feel much better in myself.”

“I highly recommend Vanessa!”

“You always made me feel safe and secure in the environment at the Quiet Mind Centre and I always felt comfortable to be myself, expressing what I felt inside regardless of what I didn’t want the outside world to know.”

“I feel so much calmer within myself, my way of thinking, acting, reacting and I feel my stress level has gone down so much that I actually feel lighter and more content with life.”

“I’m now a stronger me with a better understanding of why I felt the way I was, and now how to deal with these feelings, how others can help me, and how to manage all my emotions and thoughts.”

“I would highly recommend Vanessa Francoise as an excellent therapist and I would like to thank her for all of her help.”

“A really positive experience for me which I will continure to work on. Counselling has given me the nudge I needed to face up to reality and issues that had been buried. I feel brighter about the future!”

“If you are thinking about counciling , Just do it!. It could change your life …
Vanessa is a polite, professional and an all round wonderful woman. From the first moment we met she made me feel at ease and comfortable. This was a huge relief as I spent many hours leading up to my appointment worring and even debating not going at all. Vanessa listened and understood my situation and helped my see clearly through all of my worries and bad habits. She supported me every step of the way, helping me with many ideas and techniques. I am pleased to say that all of Vanessas help has enabled me to completely change my life. I cannot thank Venessa enough for what she has done for me and I know she could do the same for you too. Do not hesitate to call her or send an email , I promise you will not be disappointed. Thank you soo much Venessa I am forever greatful . Kurt x”

“Just a quick not to say thank you for your help over the past few months. I’ve found you so easy to open up to and now feeling so much better about the past and the future and myself! Thank you so much.”

“Thank you so much for all the time and help you have given me. You have opened doors for me…….to find my way without antidepressants. I now have the tools to deal with the ups and downs and accept and understand what went before. I am learning to be kind to myself”

“Just a note to say thank you for being so supportive and helping me over the past 8/9 months. Looking back I am so grateful to feel more confident in myself now and for all your reassurance along the way.”

“Thank you so much for all of your help over these past weeks. I really feel like I’ve learnt so much about myself and looking forward to putting it all into practise. I’m sure I’ll see you again in the future as I continue my growth journey.”

“Through a very rough time you helped me so much. You have allowed me to reflect on my life and become a better person! Thanks! Although I cried every session without fail……I am honestly a lot happier ….so thanks for that too and all the advise, that I will definitely used in many more life situations. I not only think you are great at your job but also a lovely person.”

“Thank you for giving me a wonderful experience with counselling. It has been invaluable for me. I’m glad that I made the decision to invest in myself. I will be entering the new year so much stronger, grounded and determined to be the best version of myself. Thank you for giving me the confidence to pursue my studies, something I have always wanted to do x”

“Thank you so very much for all your amazing help and support. Thank you for being an all round super person. Amongst your many qualities you are genuine, kind, intelligent, self aware, insightful, sympathetic……I could go on. Not only that, but you have been true to your poem, expressed in a beautiful, eloquent and deeply meaningful way, as featured on your website. I am so touched and grateful for the journey that we have shared: I have found it to be incredibly worthwhile, revelatory and sometimes tough but I have enjoyed it. I am very aware that this is (or I am) a work in progress. I look forward to seeing how I manage, for a time at least, especially as I now have an inner Vanessa to guide me.”

“I wanted to say thank you for helping to recalibrate me. Your work makes a difference to people every day even if you might not be aware.”

“Thank you so much for your help and support over the past few months, it has already helped me to overcome challenges and will help me to manage myself as I enjoy future challenges too.”

“Thanks for being there to listen and help over the last 6 months!”

“Thank you Vanessa, for scooping me up at my most desperate and listening and calming me. Your gentle guidance and clarity has helped me to no end. I feel and look at things differently now although there is a lot of healing to happen. I feel in a better position to cope with the path ahead and have learnt a lot about perspective and communication. It has been a weekly relief to come to the serenity of your room and chat things over.”

“THANK YOU SO MUCH! I shall always be extremely grateful for all your work with me. It has been truly transformative and given me strength to cope with  and thrive in the here and now, and the awareness and “groundedness” to go out and seek that rich and full life. You’ve been so professional, gentle and kind all the way through.”

“I wanted to send a note to thank you so much for the impact and influence of your sessions on my life. I am so pleased I found you and spent the hours reflecting and unpicking together so I could better understand myself and heal from the past. You helped me to feel “normal” again and gave me lots of useful techniques and perspectives to go forwards with. I think one of the biggest takeaways has been an increased sense of empathy for others as I recognise that, like myself, most people are simply doing their best amongst their own busy lives and struggles. Another important lesson has been one of empowerment, and you have consistently reminded me that I am in charge of my life direction and general responses to life’s events. The sense of power and autonomy was crucial to my wellbeing in pregnancy and beyond. Thank you for working alongside me to achieve my goals and for believing in me! You are brilliant at what you do.”

“I just wanted to say thanks for the time we’ve spent together. It’s crazy for me, thinking back now about all the things we’ve talked about and everything I’ve come to understand. I’m excited to keep practising and using what I’ve learned to be able to live and be in a more authentic way.”

“You would not believe how much my sessions with you have helped. Thank you for everything.”

“Thank you for guiding me in therapy to be the very best version of myself. A work in progress but I can’t thank you enough for helping me on my journey to living in a more fulfilling and comfortable life.”

“Many sincere and heartfelt thanks for all your help and support over the last six months. It’s reassuring to know that people like you are out there to support. I’m now feeling strong physically and mentally to start the next phase of my life.”

“I want to say thank you for helping me during a time when I really needed some support! Thank you for creating a safe space where I could be honest, vulnerable and myself. When I look back at where I started and where I am now I can see how far I’ve come! I am so grateful for everything you’ve done!”

“As they say healing isn’t linear, and I’ve certainly spiralled this past year, but you have helped me climb the mountains and make new pathways through. I am forever grateful for out time together and have hugely enjoyed looking inward and reflecting. Thank you for the safe space and energy/support you’ve given me.”

“The words “thank you” will simply never be enough! I will be eternally grateful for all of your help.”

“I’m in such a better place now and I’m ready to take on anything that comes my way. All your help is very much appreciated.”