Testimonials
I have worked with Diane for just over 2 years. I am, now, in a much better place in my life as a consequence.
Diane enabled me to work therapeutically in a safe environment, which allowed me to express my feelings honestly.
She is very professional, non-judgemental & empathic.
I cannot recommend Diane highly enough.
Over the last few months Diane has truly helped me navigate the challenges of moving on with my life. On our first session she recognised that I needed task led goals as well as emotional support. Her skills, both as an experienced psychotherapist and life coach meant that within a short space of time I felt much more empowered to make informed decisions and choices. I would thoroughly recommend Diane to anyone who needs guidance.
Our daughter after sessions with Diane is now:
Happy and growing in confidence every day.
So much has changed and my daughter is slowly rediscovering herself.
We did have her tested for Neuro diversity and it confirmed what we suspected..she is Neuro diverse.
She is fine with the diagnosis and I think it has helped her to have more of an understanding of herself…anyway, it’s not holding her back!
I am excited for her to live her best life and do all the things she wants to with her life.
I wanted to thank you for your support towards my daughter…talking to you helped her through a difficult time.
I have been working with Diane both with my husband and on my own for the past year. She assisted us to completely transform our marriage in a totally sustainable way and we cannot recommend her and TLC partners enough!
When we first approached Diane we were stuck in such a rut that we were going in circles. Diane has helped us develop tools that will support us to sustain the strength of our relationship. We knew that we were so devoted to each other yet we were getting in our own way due to so many different reasons (work, kids, building work on our home etc) and not prioritising correctly.
Diane has helped us work through what had gotten us into the rut in the first place and develop and hone tools to prevent it from ever getting to the extent it was in.
Beyond this Diane helped me personally work through some issues that I had from childhood trauma that was clearly also impacting upon our family.
All in all Diane has helped us transform our home and family so that we now have fun family time together, meaningful time as a couple and the all important self care time that was clearly missing in our schedules.
I can't recommend Diane and TLC Partners enough it is not your average counselling service she has really helped us transform our family for the better!
Excellent therapist who has helped me a lot to identify all the areas in my life, I had the power to make better.
I would like to share my heartfelt thanks for our couples therapist, Diane. We turned to Diane as a last resort to salvage our relationship, and I am grateful that we did.
Initially, the first two sessions were challenging, and I feared that my partner might walk out. However, Diane's impartiality and thoughtful, educated approach were evident from the start. She provided a safe space where I could express my thoughts without the fear of backlash, particularly in the face of past verbal abuse from my partner.
Through Diane's guidance, we both learned valuable coping strategies that have transformed our relationship. As a result, we are now in a much healthier place and are even planning our wedding for next year. While therapy is a process that takes time, it has undeniably been the best decision we have made for our relationship as a couple. Thank you, Diane, for your invaluable support and guidance.
Thank you for seeing me Di, just had my second session and I have never in my life came away from a therapy session feeling the way I just have, you are genuinely so empathetic and actually listen and gives great advice
TLC Partners have worked with me over the last few years. Having been in bad place through my marriage break up, the work we have done together has meant I have been able to fully transform my life. I am now in the most positive and happy place I have been in my entire life. I cannot thank TLC Partners enough for their support throughout my journey.
Di has been a huge help to me over the last 18 months. After losing my Father in 2021 and also battling with anger issues, I had completed some CBT therapy which had assisted at a practical level. I then needed to work on therapy on a slightly deeper level dealing with trauma and a difficult relationship with my Mother. Di has provided both therapeutic and practical advice in dealing with this relationship as well as other stresses and strains in life. I feel a very different to the person I was 2 years ago, and have built up much deeper levels of emotional resilience, with Di's support. I would recommend Di to others who need counselling but also life coaching. She is honest, up-front and straightforward, and won't try and sugar-coat her advice! She has often told me things that have been very difficult to hear but which have helped change and improve my relationships. Thank you Di.
Di, has been a blessing towards our relationship. Taking the time and patience to listen when needed and advising when the times were right. Her empathic approach and helpful solutions to see us through some tricky times have been hugely needed and even though we are now finding our own way and building on our marriage, it’s a shame to know we will no longer see Di, she has become a support and a ear that both of us needed! She’s warm, kind and everything you should want if you should ever need a councillor. I couldn’t praise her more.
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I have seen Diane on a number of occasions now for over 5 months as a councellor. She is highly professional, very open with advice which I have always found extremely helpful. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
I worked with Diane for a number of months to help me change the way I was looking at various things in my life. The work Diane put in with me helped so much and literally changed my life. The situations I found myself in no longer exist and I am happier than I have ever been. Thank you Diane.
I have had ten days off from work, and it has been three weeks where I have had no Uni work to do. At first, there was a sense of relief to not have the pressures of finding the balance between training, work, and study yet as the days since the end of the Uni trimester have passed, I have been aware of a sense of vulnerability without the intensity filling a void.
I have had a note on my desk since our last appointment simply saying, “when you are ready, thank Di”. And that is today. I have found myself thinking back and considering the years since things started to wobble at Warriors and with my marriage. I even found the first session appointment card dated Monday 6th July 5:15. I had to look up the year and was shocked to see that would have been 2015.
During those years there was an intensity to almost everything and a sense of inability to cope or capacity to deal with anything. Worst still there was a sense that I had to hide that part of me, to adapt by being someone different to the point where I did not recognise myself.
I am thanking you today because even though I have that sense of vulnerability I know that it is ok to feel that way and that I have the capability of sorting it out myself or responding in such a way that the intensity is no longer unbearable but manageable. I can do that because of what I learnt in all the years that you helped me, and I want to say how much I appreciate that.
I like to think that you will smile when I tell you that work is going fantastically. I have been offered two jobs outside of the EIS based on my reputation but after a lot of thought decided to stay. A few months back I caught myself telling someone that I am very good at my job, and I believed it. And it is since then that things have gone from strength to strength and my learning on and around the MSc helps tremendously.
I am starting to see myself as me a whole lot more, and in doing that I know that it won’t be too long before I take one of those jobs that will take me away from Worcester. I even have the hope and thoughts of my world not just revolving around me. The timing still isn’t right, but I am starting to remember how I used to feel about being with someone and realising that I have something to give. I have even found myself taking opportunities to talk to women that have caught my eye. My chat is terrible, but hey, I can’t have everything, and I think it will come when the time is right.
You are so often with me when I find things hard and whereas this is not a message to announce a landmark, I hope that you can see that my life continues to change. Without all your help things would have been entirely different and I would not have the confidence in knowing that any voids in my life won’t always be filled with vulnerability or trepidation.
Hi Diane I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping me with my anxiety problem I was having which caused no end of problems for me. You are kind and thoughtful and put me so at ease from our very first meeting which really helped. I have come from someone who didn’t want to go out and do anything to getting a job, driving a community bus and meeting new friends playing football every week. Through your coaching a techniques I have become a so much more confident person like I used to be and I’m in such a better place. Thank you once again and keep up the brilliant work you do.
I contacted Diane when I discovered my husband was having an affair. My world had come crashing down around me and I was literally devastated. My head was all over the place, so much so that I was unable to think rationally. My husband and I went together to see if there was any point in trying to salvage our broken relationship.
We found her to be approachable, knowledgeable, and more importantly, really made us understand how our relationship had ended up the way it was. She gave us techniques to become stronger and helped me and my husband deal with the issues in our marriage. I feel more confident moving forward, and whatever the outcome is in the future, I feel I have the tools to deal with them.
In life we are never taught how to have a successful relationship. We watch the click flicks and see the happy ever after, not realising that it takes two people to work on this daily. It really was an eye opener and can’t thank her enough.
Never has a phone call been so difficult to make…
The first steps to this help are so tough
It had taken me years and years until I knew I could no longer go on
So I reached out
I am so very glad I did
Here I am two years later and thanks to Di I am still here
I could say a lot but all I need to say is what I have
I need my session….and even tho I have come so far and through so much with Di I realise my need is still so high
Make that call and invest in yourself and most of all, don’t give up
I started counselling with Di as I was suffering severe depression and anxiety after having been in a toxic and abusive relationship and I was grieving the loss of someone very dear to me. At the time, I was suicidal but I did not speak to anyone about this, not even to Di. I just needed to speak to someone to help me deal with myself, to deal with life as it was so unbearably painful. I would wake up in the morning and cry for hours because I was still alive. I felt beyond broken, I felt I had shattered into a million pieces and that I would never recover. I spent a year seeing friends and family, spending quality time with each and un-beknown to them, I was saying my goodbyes as I had started my preparations to go through with ending my life. Then one day, I don’t know exactly how or why, but something changed. I suddenly saw the world through different eyes, I saw myself in a different light and I felt good about myself and about life! I had practiced using the tools and advice that Di had given me, regularly and in every aspect of my daily routine and interactions. Di had such a unique way of helping me to see things from a different perspective. She challenged me to question my thinking, to question my views and to be really honest with myself. Her advice was so much on a Buddhist level, that I ended up following the Buddhist path and practices and it has changed my life. Di had given me the tools to transform myself completely. I no longer take antidepressants. I no longer take beta blockers. I no longer wish to end my life, if anything, I wonder how on earth I could ever have felt that way? She gave me new lease of life and I have come back more confident, stronger and a much better version of myself than I could ever have imagined. All I can say is, if you are suffering with mental health or if you feel you cannot go on any longer…speak to Di. She is amazing and I don’t know how I could ever thank her enough for the change she has made to my life.
Diane, helped me understand what was going on in my head, after a nasty road accident . She helped me to accept what had happened to me.
Diane spoke to me, not at me as a lot of the doctors and medical staff were doing,
in such a way that I understood what was happening to me and why.
And as such helped me to make a plan to move forward.
If you are reading this review to help you decide whether to contact Di for support then my advice is call her now! Talking to Di has been so supportive and empowering that she has helped me begin to find myself again. I have always been a strong, resilient person but earlier this year I realised I just couldn't cope anymore and found myself feeling broken and in despair. I didn't know how to help myself which is ironic as I spent my days empowering others. Then I spoke to Di. Her professional manner, her knowledge and skills alongside her supportive and genuine passion to help others are amazing. Di has helped me identify what had led to my declining mental health and is helping me address these worries safely so I am moving forward. We all need support in our lives at some point, that's the nature of being human. If you are struggling,
feelings worried or need any type of support then Di is definitely the person who can give you it. Thank you Di.
I have been having therapy sessions via video calls from home and I have found the experience of doing these from the comfort of my own home during lockdown to be very easy. I personally have issues with anxiety and depression so video chat has been really helpful especially on those harder days when it’s difficult for me to step outside. Without the stress of transport and finding a place to park, these virtual sessions have been a god send. I would encourage anyone who is on the fence about having a video call therapy session to give it a try, I think you’ll find that it’s incredibly rewarding. Thank you to my lovely counsellor for helping during this difficult time.
Having never had counselling before I was worried about opening myself up to someone that I didn't know. But my experience of seeing Diane has been very positive. Being able to talk honestly during a time that was so difficult to manage alone was a 'god send'. Diane listened without judging and empowered me to look at strategies with which I could help myself.
I am not sure I would have been able to carry on and cope with the demands of work and home life without her thoughtful guidance.
I would recommend anyone who is going through what may seem like an impossible situation to take a leap of faith and contact Diane.
We booked with Diane as our child was going through a period of anxiety at school. Diane made her feel very comfortable from the start and was very patient with her. After several sessions she learnt some coping strategies and was a completely different child to have around by the end of her treatment. We can't recommend Diane highly enough.
Diane was instrumental in helping me reconcile my own actions, mistakes and my ability to deal with the consequences. I was in a very dark place and even self-medicating with alcohol (no previous issues with alcohol) which was compounding my situation. Diane was able to initially help me understand the route cause of my actions. This then progressed to more self-exploration which was both challenging and enlightening. What I liked most about Diane is she was REAL.. no airs or graces and I certainly never felt judged or condescend at any stage in the process.
When I started seeing Di I was at the lowest point of my life so far, I had been signed off work a few weeks prior and had started medication. I was already in the whirlwind of “being off with stress” and feeling even worse, because as we all know medication does not work alone.
And then I started counselling sessions.
The first few sessions seemed to be a ranting session for me. I used my sessions to be just heard. Well that’s what I thought.
I had hit another low point a few sessions in and suddenly realised I actually wanted help. I wanted to learn how to be happy.
I thought that one day I woke up and exactly that had happened. Just like that. I was happy.
That wasn’t the case, the whole time during these sessions Di had empowered me without me knowing. These sessions have refocused my life and given me perspective. I’m not the person who looks down at “airy fairy people In happy world” anymore, I am a part of them. I now really love and respect myself and everyone around me is happier for it.
I prefer this way of living. So thank you Di.
I was referred to Diane through work, I was going through a very difficult time and could not cope anymore with all that was happening in my life.
I started my sessions with her and soon started to feel better, I did counseling before for a year or so, but I feel like Diane’s sessions work much better for me.
I always look forward to my conversations with her, she carefully listen and provides helpful advice, practical solutions, ideas and questions to ponder.
She has transmitted so much positivity.
I cannot thank her enough for all the support and help during such a difficult time in my life.
Just wanted to drop a line to commend the services offered by Diane.
I went through a very stressful situation at home and figured I was out of balance for the first time in my life, having a hard time concentrating on absolutely anything. It does not come easy for me to talk about my feelings and wasn't sure that there was someone out there who could help for the predicament I was in. I was holding on to a ticking time bomb, so to speak, and I am so glad that I decided to receive the counselling.
Diane is a very patient listener and a guide to make me realise not all is doom and gloom, which I thought was the case at the time. Helped me greatly to realise also that there is more to life than just work, how important it is to enjoy the simplest things in life that makes you happy and channelled my thought process and my drive to be more constructive and forward thinking.
I am very grateful for all the help and advise and can certainly say with confidence that anyone who is struggling with their own thought process and having a difficult time managing stress at home or work can definitely benefit from this. This has been life changing for me.
I made contact with Diane after a break down of a long term relationship. I thought I was dealing with it although after 12 months, I realised that was not the case, my mind was on a roller coaster of why, why and more why. I connected with Diane as soon as I met her, I felt comfortable in her presence and at ease. She listened intently as I poured out my feelings, the confusion, the hurt, the pain. Diane gently and with purpose, helped me to answer the why's, understand the confusion and bring some clarity back into my life. I am happy I made that contact and thank you so much Diane for being you. Wendy
The realisation that I needed help was like a lightbulb moment. Picking up the phone was the hardest thing I have ever done and I could barely speak at the time because I was so upset. The relief I felt afterwards was so overwhelming but I knew it was the right thing to do. I was seen very quickly at a mutually convenient time and the relief I got from my first session was incredible. I very quickly began to feel better and the sessions made me realise how little I did for myself because I was so busy taking care of everyone else. I've now been given the tools I need to take back control and increase my self care by making little changes each day. To anyone worried about making that first step, please don't hesitate. Instead of seeing no future amongst all the anxiety I now have hope.
I found Di through my employer and was glad that I did. Di helped me through a really tough personal time that I don't think I could have coped with without her support and guidance. Di is a great listener and always offered really helpful advice through out, she changed how I felt and my outlook on the future.
Our sessions will stay with me for my lifetime and I often think back to them when things seem tough.
Having referred an employee to Diane who had suffered a major trauma, the guidance and counselling received in such a short period of time has been outstanding. I never would have thought it possible. Having never had to use a counselling service before it is so very re assuring to now know that my employee feels safe and very comfortable with Diane and so very very positive with their progress. I really dont know how we would have moved forward without her. Thank you so much
I was referred to Diane Pully in June of this year due to work related PTSD. Prior to attending my first appointment with her, I was very apprehensive and anxious as i did not know what to expect never having been in this position before and worrying about what Diane may have thought of me when disclosing to her my trauma.
Upon attending and completion of my first appointment I came away feeling for the first time in over several months that I was not going mad and the feelings/flashbacks I was unfortunately experiencing was actually all part of the PTSD.
Over time, Diane made me understand that I am the most important person and too put both my physical and mental well being first, rather than family/friends and work colleagues.
Diane does not judge or make you feel bad or uncomfortable about yourself and will listen patiently to what you have to say when having to discuss difficult topics.
Although I am still on the road to recovery I genuinely do not believe, I would not be where I am today ( both mentally and physically) with the help and support of Diane Pulley.
Not only does Diane show great empathy and compassion towards you, but just as importantly it is clear from the first appointment when you meet that her priority is to help and support YOU.
I would highly recommend the services of Diane Pulley and would like to end this testimony by saying:
Diane, I cannot thank you enough for the support and compassion you gave me throughout my therapy, Thank You.
All I can say is that seeing Diane was the best life changing thing I ever did.
I had been battling for years mentally and emotionally with things I kept going round in circles with and life never changing.
Diane made me understand so many different things and gave me strategies,which years on I still use and hear her voice reminding me that it’s ok to let people go that mentally had abused me for years hard when it’s both your parents but my life is so much more at peace now,I’m not saying I don’t get my ups and downs but that’s life we all get the good days and the bad ones and that’s ok.
I recommend Diane to everyone that is struggling as I know she takes her sessions so professionally but in a relaxed way that you automatically feel relaxed and suddenly you feel like you are sat with an old friend and it all comes out.
I can honestly say her ways and words will stay with me forever.
I’m now going to be taking my son to her and driving from Worcester to Stratford that’s how much I admire and respect her work.
I cannot thank her enough she’s amazing.
So don’t hesitate just do it Diane is one in a million I feel so happy I found her.
When I first met Diane I felt emotionally numb, worthless, had very low self esteem and didn’t know what to do to change anything I was feeling. I’d suffered with depressive periods on and off for a number of years and been prescribed anti depressant and anxiety drugs. When I hit another crisis point I didn’t want to turn back medication.
During our first meeting Diane listened while I cried a lot talking through events in my life I could not move on from; losing my mum when I my daughter was very young, break down of relationships, always doing my best to please everyone in my life except for me. Like lots of people I’d carried on with a brave face, blaming myself for anything that went wrong and feeling a failure.
Diane’s guidance has helped me so much, I am really grateful for all her advice. A few weeks ago I would not have believed how making a few changes in the way I think could transform how I feel about myself and my future. I feel like I’ve been set free, a much stronger person and understand how to make my life what I want it to be for the first time ever, thanks to Diane!
I was reluctant to take part in a counselling session as I thought it would be a waste of time. However after 2 years of watching and then losing my father to Alzheimer’s and a breast cancer diagnosis I needed some help. I was lucky enough to see Diane Pulley and she has totally changed my way of thinking. I now feel not only able to cope with life, I feel at peace with it. If you are unsure about counselling please, please give it a go. Be open to trying and it can be really positive and life changing.
Firstly , thank you so much Diane for helping me move forward with my life by guiding me through the process of addressing and managing the issues which were holding me back.
Di is a wonderful listener and guide and perceptively understood the difficult emotions I was challenged with . This support and guidance has allowed me to make some really positive moves forward which I honestly wasn’t sure would be possible. I describe these sessions to others as my “port in the storm” ; not only has Di provided comfort and reassurance at times of distress , she haa given me the tools and the confidence to make life altering decisions and changes. I feel stronger and happier because if this journey and I’m really grateful for this.
I went to see Diane Pulley for help dealing with bullying by my manager at work, which was having a severely detrimental effect on my mental health, and consequently on my family and overall wellbeing.
Diane was an immense help with understanding the issue, what I could do to protect my health, and what I could do to address the issue. She worked with me as we brought the matter to a satisfactory conclusion, helping me form strategies for dealing with HR and the bully.
Above all, Diane's experience in dealing with numerous similar cases in the past was a huge help in restoring and maintaining my self-confidence - the one thing the bullying manager sought above all to destroy.
I still work for the company, and I no longer work for that manager. As well as my regular role, I'm now working with HR to permanently change the way the company addresses issues like this.
Thank you, Diane!
Di built a strong, supporting relationship straight away, and combined fantastic listening and questioning with indispensable techniques and suggestions to help me. Through the support provided over the course of our sessions, I was able to make great improvements to my happiness and confidence, which have made my life much more enjoyable. During our sessions, Di helped make sure I held myself to account, but at the same time helping me to value myself. I'm hugely grateful for all of the help, and feel very positive about the future.
When I first met Di 8 months ago, I could barely function with anxiety and depression. Just getting out of bed and going to work was too much.
Di helped me immensely to understand how to care for myself and make decisions that were right for me and my health.
Since then, our relationship has changed to coach and coachee - I feel better than I have for years, and Di has helped me to set up my own business doing something I love.
I genuinely don’t know where I would be without Di. As my wife said last week: “I like having Di in our life”!
I turned back to counselling to prove to work and my GP that I was trying to help myself. Having suffered with anxiety and depression for over 20 years, I had seen many different counsellors and clinical psychologists (when pregnant). I was reluctant to go back again, to turn over ground I felt had been turned over so many times before to little effect. I was a mess when I turned up, twitching and terrified. But Di validated me, validated my feelings, allowed me to be honest with her and then with myself. She wasn't worried that I didn't think this would work, she just let me talk and guided me to identify some precise issues. This was forward thinking; how can I move forward; how can I make little changes to help me - and my family - function better. Di challenged me, she wasn't the nagging devil on my shoulder, but my guardian angel on my shoulder. Cheering me when I did little steps towards 'self-care'. Thank you Di, for giving me back my sense of self-worth. Only 8 sessions, but by the far the best sessions I've ever had. I know there is still a long way to go, but I feel far more equipped; far more confident at saying no and asking for help; far happier to be me. Thank you!
Diane is a wonderful, inspiring person who made me feel I was important and could achieve any goal if I put my mind to it. With her guidance and advice I was able to put a few things into perspective in the issues I was dealing with.
The sessions helped me guide my mind and use the exercises successfully, feeling quite positive with the outcomes. I will always remember her feedback and advice, frequently using everything she guided me with. I will certainly miss our sessions!
These sessions have become a really important part of my well being. The manor in which Diane facilitates them let’s me really free myself of any thoughts and feelings I have and in turn together we discover the route cause or rationale behind them. It’s time I’m giving back myself that I wouldn’t ever have in the normal day to day. Would thoroughly recommend Diane, I actually look forward to the sessions as no matter what’s going on I’ll always feel better and somewhat ‘lighter’ afterwards.
While I had wanted to try making smoothies in the past, I never had enough motivation to do so. The benefits were not immediately apparent, but over a period of a few days I noticed I suddenly felt a lot more awake than I ws used to, as well as having additional energy for both exercise and day to day tasks. It just seemed a little easier to do things. I am not claiming this alone is the answer to life, the universe and everything, but it certainly gave me a little boost which I really needed to keep on going and surviving through the darkest moments of anxiety and depression. Thank you for your support Di
Diane is 'real', compassionate and attentive. In just over ten weeks together, we established a connection and did some useful 'work'. She asked insightful questions and carefully steered me towards a better awareness, a different way of seeing and being, a more relaxed, at ease and self-assured like she is. N.H.
My decision to seek counselling is the best decision I have ever made ! Meeting Diane was like a breath of fresh air. She gave me great tools to handle certain situations in my life which I will always use going forward. 5 * for this wonderful lady.
10 weeks ago I was at my wits end, even considered ending my life. I have a lot of things going on in my personal/family life and just couldn't handle anymore. So I turned to a counsellor and that was Di. I wasn't ashamed to admit that I had a very serious problem, but I am so glad that there was someone out there like Di that could help me. We worked on coping mechanisms and now I can honestly say that I am now enjoying my life rather than letting everything get to me. Thank you Di I can never thank you enough, and I miss our sessions. x JP
Di made me feel very welcome and comfortable from the very first session. I learnt how to cope with emotional situations much better. Di gave me various coping techniques to put in place and I have found her advice and guidance very beneficial.
I have been seeing Di, for several months. I started because life seem too much and didn't know where to turn. I am now happier, in my life, my work and most importantly my marriage, because of the coping tools she gave me. I would highly recommend her, for any level of counselling.
It's increasingly tough transitioning from childhood to adulthood with all the trials and tribulations of embarking on a new education with new independent ways of learning and shifts in friendships/relationships ...I consider myself being very close to my daughter and found it hard watching her suffer so much emotional pain. We talk about anything and everything but I wasn't quite enough when it came to this period in her life. No matter what advice I offered, how much of an ear I lent, she needed sound, impartial advice. We contacted Diane who was warm, professional and experienced in rationalising her thoughts. She gave her tools and advice and equipped her to take on her new challenges. The understanding that Diane provided made her see the wood for the trees. It was all 'normal stuff' that had got on top of her so much that fog had started to descend. Diane helped clear the fog and after a few sessions she felt ready to go it alone. We know Diane is there whenever we need, but for now, she has worked her magic well enough for my daughter to be confident enough to conquer independently. Thank you Diane, on behalf of my daughter of course, but also for the back up and reassurance you gave that I was doing things right! With your help, my butterfly has her wings and is flying.????
Like many, my work had become overpowering and all-consuming and was clearly affecting my home, family and social life. Within that environment showing any signs of weakness or an inability to cope were not taken likely. I reached a point where I was no longer myself and I missed being me. Social stigmas also played a part in not getting help and so my continual response was to say nothing and hide my struggle. I was deteriorating and knew deep inside that I needed and wanted to speak to someone without repercussion. I have always known what I am capable of; indeed, through sessions with Di I found out that I knew how to help myself. I just needed the guidance and the opportunity to be open with full emotion in order to allow myself to understand my situation and move forward. Through help from Di alongside simple self-care tools I have learnt to take time for me and that it is ok to be myself. In fact, I should be my priority. The decision to reach out and eventually speak to Di was not easy, almost terrifying, but I know now that I will forever be grateful that I did and continue to do so.
Di Pulley was welcoming and made me feel very quickly at ease and showed empathy to me in my current situation. She gave me confidence to deal with things and I found it easy to be open and discuss my issues with her and she was really encouraging during our sessions, I will now recall and use the advice given to me and apply all techniques when they are required.
I found this service beneficial. I learnt how to better deal with issues, removing emotion, looking at things logically, making better decisions and rationalising things better. Even though my circumstances are up and down I think I can continue to cope better with them in future.
Working with Di has been an amazing journey, I feel at welcomed and at ease from the very first session! I started seeing her because I was feeling depressed/suicidal and at an all time low...8 sessions later and I have a renewed lust for life and can see a bright future ahead of me! Di, I can't thank you enough for all your support and guidance! - Megan K
I had 6 sessions with Di and found them incredibly helpful. I felt able to open up and comfortable enough to discuss my diagnosis in depth. Since starting my sessions with Di I have noticed a marked change in my mental health which has had a positive impact on all aspects of my life.
Diane has been amazing. I feel much more resilient when things promised don't go to plan & have definitely grown in confidence in all my relationships. I have developed a much more positive image of myself and learnt that being a good person doesn't have to mean constantly pleasing others but instead, taking time for myself makes me stronger for others. She is empowering, straight talking & brilliant. I can't thank her enough.
I have spent several weeks seeing Di and have been very impressed with the help and support I have received. She has helped me explore dealing with my personal issues and difficulties and given me useful suggestions and advice on coping with my emotions. We have explored helpful techniques of managing how I feel and see myself and not to be so hard on myself or how and why I react to situations. I would recommend both the use of counselling and commend Di and the service she provides. I am very thankful to have had this opportunity to receive counselling at this time in my life and would consider this service again in the future if required. Thanks
When you are dealing with life's ups and downs and you have a lot on your mind, talking to somebody is the best way to getting to grips with it. A chat with a friend or a close one is good, but doing it with a professional who will pick up on things and steer the conversation, and your thinking, in the direction that will be most beneficial in overcoming whatever you are dealing with. In that respect the sessions with Di where very useful. She is good at what she does and creates a save space for you to share your problems, in addition to being a friendly and good natured person.
Diane is extremely easy to talk to. I had been very hesistant when my doctor recommended counselling but it's one of the best things I have ever done. It has clarified a lot of things for me regarding my mother's behaviour towards me and made me realise that it is not me. Diane has given me the knowledge to cope with my narcissistic mother going forward. Thank you Diane from the bottom of my heart. I feel I can move forward and overcome the issue that has plagued me all my life.
Before I came to see Di I was in a dark place and I couldn't see a way of getting out. I was worried that the 8 sessions I was given wasn't going to be enough. After 4 sessions I can say I have noticed a major difference. Di helped me see things in a much clearer perspective and to stop looking at things so black and white. She never judged me and gave me some helpful tactics on how to be more positive and looking at things in a different way. I definitely recommend Di and I'm so grateful that she was able to help me get my life back on track 🙂
I'm so glad I made the decision to see Di, she really helped me to open up about how I was feeling and also gave me practical advice to help improve my mind-set. Di is so easy to talk to, she is friendly and empathetic. She listened intently to everything I told her and made me realise how important I am and how important it is to take care of myself. I would recommend anyone to speak to Di.
Oh my goodness where do I begin! After years of trying to rescue a lifeless marriage, two years ago I ended it, for what I then believed where all the right reasons. It wasn’t until I started my journey that I began to realise just how weak and vulnerable I had felt and become. So much so that 18 months after my decision I crumbled, I was an emotional wreck, this is when my best and closest friend found Aspire You and a lady called Di Betts for me to see. I can honestly say that Di has been a breath of fresh air, she has helped me to see my new life through completely different eyes, she has helped me change negatives into positives and made me realise that as I change then so will my future. It isn’t till you experience these life challenges that you realise just how important support and guidance is, especially when you are only used to being part of a secure fixture in life, being part of a couple, Aspire You and Di is and will continue to be a great teacher for me, and I embrace everything she has to yet teach me. Huge Thank You Di
Diane Betts helped me through a very difficult period in my personal and professional life. I found Di to be very personable, professional and practical - we focussed on concrete steps that I could take to deal with the issues I was facing and to get into and stay in the right frame of mind moving forward. Thanks Di for all your support
Myself and partner have recently been receiving counselling from Diane Betts at the Natural Health Center Kings Norton Birmingham.We have had, a mixture of personal 1 on 1 sessions but mainly as a couple, and have to say she has been fantastic, warm, sincere,and extremely professional, she has guided us through a very difficult break up and family situation,not taking sides just delivering quality advice and guidance which has empowered us as a couple to make massive changes in our lives,and we are very happy, we have so much to thank Di for and we would not hesitate to recommend her.
I found session with Diane productive, helpful and informative. Every session I took something different away with me to try, that helped with my anxiety. DP.
In a very few sessions I have gone from feeling unable to cope and being distraught, to now looking ahead to the future with more confidence, Each time I felt at ease, like talking to someone who was a friend and listened. I am amazed at how I can help myself when pointed in the right direction. Thank You. JH
I have thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Di, couldn't recommend her enough. It was just like having a catchup with a friend. I am delighted with some of a the techniques she has taught me to deal with my issues resulting in me becoming more in control of my emotions. Thanks Di 😉 HK
My partner and I have attended sessions with Diane for couples counselling. We wanted to make sure that we had the tools we needed to make our relationship work and to improve our communication. We cannot rate Diane highly enough for the service she has provided to us. Shortly after our decision to attend these sessions, several challenges came into our life. With Diane's help we have been able to navigate those challenges and learn a great deal in the process. We have come to appreciate and understand things about ourselves and each other which were not previously even on our radar. I am very glad that we chose Diane. Our relationship is happier, healthier and stronger than ever. I was taught how to drive and how to maintain my car. I feel like I have acquired similar skills in respect of my relationship thanks to Diane. A 100% recommendation from both of us.
I would highly recommend Diane,I thoroughly enjoy our sessions,I feel I can be totally honest and myself,and all we discuss that I have put into place within myself and my family has been really productive. I always leave positive and with a smile on my face so it proves counselling with the right person works.I look forward to going thanks again Diane you truly are worth the time and the money it is such a worthwhile investment. Lisa
Couldn't recommend Diane enough , Great service from start to finish, Thanks very much NB
I was referred to Di through my employer due to experiencing some recent and long standing challenges in my personal life; ranging from difficult personal relationships to my relationships with drugs and alcohol. Di has an excellent capacity to show warmth and compassion in her approach to her work without appearing patronising or insincere. I instantly warmed to her as she sensitively broke down any initial barriers I may have put up in response to receiving counselling. Di completely understood my needs and was able to reflect these back to me in a way that was enlightening but also challenging in the right way. The level of clarity I have gained about my responses to stressors in life; both behaviourally and emotionally has been invaluable and has really set me up in going forward in life, making positive changes that I am in control of and responsible for. Di is professional, has great underpinning knowledge and treats what you say and who you are with respect and complete confidence. This has been a very empowering experience for me; one that I will always be able to draw strength from. Thanks Di for this experience, your sensitive and empathic approach has been invaluable, and it's one that'll continue to affect me positively in the future. All the best, Andy
Thank you Diane in helping me to understand myself and how I fit in work, family and life. A great roller coaster ride of self discovery! Mr R. West Midlands
I've being receiving counselling with Di Betts for the last 9-10 weeks, averaging 1 session a week. I suffered with many problems - specifically drug related but along side life issues. I can say with the utmost confidence that Di saved my life. There were times when I was so low, I felt like giving up - I would of given up, but Di gave me belief and she built a support system around me that literally saved my life. I would recommend Di to everyone - even those with issues not as sever as mine was. She is brilliant. How someone I didn't know before can change my life so much for the better is amazing. I was a tough nut to crack, and I believe my mind to be so stubborn and resistant to help that I couldn't see how anyone could help me. Di found a way in. Finally, I would like to leave this part of the review for you Di. Thank you so much for your help, thank you for pulling me from that dark place. From me, my son and my entire family, I whole heartedly thank you with every part of me. I will never forget what you did for me.
I did not have much faith in counselling. I had Been let down a few times in the past by other counsellors. However after seeing Di Betts, I can say that it's been the most positive thing I've ever done. Before I had counselling with Di, I had no confidence, no self worth and was completely lost. I'd been suffering years and years of misery and terrible aniexty and felt there was no hope. Di made believe there is hope, that my life can be joyful and I'm enough. Since seeing Di my confidence is stronger everyday and tasks that were so difficult, I can know do with ease. I cannot stress how much the counselling from Di has helped me. She has given me the tools to be resilient and enjoy life. I recommend her highly.
I needed counselling for anxiety after a particularly difficult period in my life. From the first session, I found the conversation to be insightful and challenging in a very positive way. More than anything, the counselling has heightened my self-awareness and given me the knowledge to deal with my own behaviours and deep-seated beliefs. I found the no-nonsense approach extremely powerful and quite liberating. Thank you JW
I started counselling to address depression and anxiety via a recommendation from my employer, and I was dubious having had poor experiences in the past. My first session was spent with my arms crossed and a cynical attitude. Thankfully Di has an amazing amount of patience and a passion for helping people find the right techniques for them. She didn't give up on me and was so pleasant and engaging that, despite my reluctance, I kept going to appointments and after a few something clicked and suddenly I started to make progress. Di has really helped me find tools and techniques that work for me and has encouraged and supported me through every step. I would whole heartedly recommend Di to anyone who wants to try counselling. She knows when to listen, when to challenge and has a practical approach which has been great for me. I'm now back at work, feeling stronger, more able to cpe and back on track. I can't thank Di enough. WA
I'd never had counselling before and turned to it as a last resort having reached a point where I felt completely powerless to address the self-esteem and negativity issues that were making my life a misery. Di Betts' positive approach and practical guidance enabled me to gain the perspective I needed in order to take practical steps to help myself. Going forward, I now feel confident that I can face and overcome my problems.
Diane Betts gave a talk about Mental Well-being at our Annual Diversity Event for staff. She focussed on managing the pressures of modern day work. Staff found Diane’s talk very helpful and interesting because she used real-life cases and gave practical hints and tips on how to reduce stress levels. Diane – thank you for the time and trouble you took to fully understand our brief. We hope to work with you again. Mary Moroney, Head of Business Development & Governance Solihull Community Housing.
I have been seeing Di on a regular basis for the last 8 weeks or so, I was initially apprehensive about starting counselling however from the moment we met Di put me at ease. She is fabulous at what she does, professional with a warm aura. My treatment with Di so far has been amazing, she has helped me explore my feelings and emotions whilst facilitating my health and well being. I recommend her services with all my heart. Thank you Di. Jacquie x
I recently completed a course of counseling with Di Betts - After many years of good health I started sufferring from digestive issues and extreme stress including a total lack of ability to focus or enjoy anything - having sought help via the medical profession I also decided to try counselling. My first session was difficult as I felt vulnerable, not something I had really experience before. However I persevered - I learnt a few important messages about myself but specifically the need to allow time for myself, self-care and not taking on the burden of all around me. I had become everyones best friend because of that and over the years had acquired quite some baggage. I feel more in control of my life and working towards a better balance to life as a result of the coaching and support I received. My general health has improved and I am looking forward and planning for a future again.
Di first came into my life nearly ten years ago when I was only16 years old. With her support and understanding she helped me over come one of the most traumatic events of my life, the loss of my brother. She was incredibly patient with me and I never felt that she was pressuring me to talk about certain events that I was not ready to open up about. Di's counselling enabled me to find a way to move forward in my life and for that I am eternally grateful. Her skills and expertise are incredible and I have not only found a counsellor but someone I trust and feel I can confide in whenever I am feeling low. Thank you again Di for everything you have done for me. Emily
This to say that I meet a very nice person called di she came in to my life at one of the hard time in my life I will not going in to it but she help me with thinking and she showed me I don't have to be down trodden and I am a person in my own right she very nice and friendly she has help me unstand what happen I wish I could have had more time with di this is to thank you I will never forget what you help me pat
If you have stress related issues where you just need someone to listen and give to strategies to cope Di offers a great service but you must listen and apply the points. I can definitely recommend her for the above as her reasoning with me was well thought out and logical.
When I first met Di, following a traumatic experience, I was in a bad place; I was unable to function in normal daily life, not eating or sleeping or generally taking care of myself. I could not make sense of the thoughts and feelings I was having and I had temporarily checked out of life. After the first session I felt a 1000lbs had been physically lifted from me and it was the beginning of my return to life......a better life. Di helped me to work through my feelings, thoughts and experiences and helped me to understand them, acknowledge them and work out a constructive way forward. Having someone to explore very difficult emotions with (minus any judgement, bias or agenda) enabled me to take back control of my life and identify what I really wanted and what was most important to me. I feel more empowered now than I ever have before. Not only have I made it through a very difficult time in my life, I now feel equipped to live the life that I always wanted/thought I could have - but never did. The constructive nature of my sessions with Di have provided me with tangible, actionable strategies to live by and I will be forever grateful for the help she gave me.
I met Di having been referred by my G.P. & supported by my company's Private Healthcare scheme (Aviva). Before I met Di, I was highly sceptical of any 'counsellor' being able to assist me... 'why would I need counselling eh!'.... well I can tell you... what a revelation it was! Di put me at total ease and over the hours we spent together discussing all my issues, never once did I feel i was being patronised or it was a waste of time.... I would regularly feel that I was in fact just talking to myself in a mirror, when in fact Di has a superb ability to make me feel like that, when actually we are in a room together!... When driving to the appointment, I would regularly think - 'Now what on earth am I going to talk about for one whole hour?'... however the conversations were never stilted always totally supportive and in fact a total breath of fresh air to be very honest! If you are seriously thinking of seeking counselling, but not sure what to expect, talk to Di beforehand, make a connection and I'm sure she will be able to support you, just like she has with me Di is a fantastic Senior Counsellor who without even knowing it, put me at ease, allowed me to talk through some issues and never once gave her own personal opinions, just open support and the confidence to manage them differently.... 3 months later, I feel much happier and well on the road to recovery!
Following some devastating events in my life I didn’t know which way to turn. I found Di Betts on the Internet and rang her to book an appointment. I was able to see her quickly and within just one session she turned my life around. I expected it to take months but with her experience and knowledge she was able to provide me with the tools to move forward and see the world in a completely different light. Di made me feel so comfortable that I could be completely myself. She listened and asked poignant questions that made me realise how the repetitive patterns of my behaviour had been shaping my life and how I could break the negative cycle. I’ve put what I have learnt into practice. Friends and family are now commenting that I have my ‘sparkle’ back and I am moving forward seeing myself in a different light. I can’t thank Di enough, as with her help and guidance I have started to change my life for the better and have started loving me.
Di’s counselling created a stable place for me to start making amends (which was my lifeline), she was totally supportive and understanding throughout. I remember feeling anxious during the first consultation (my assessment), but Di reminded me that these feelings were normal and made me feel at ease. Thereafter things just fell into place very quickly. I felt that she was good at her job, well excellent actually. I’d had counselling before, or at least I thought I had, but with Di I knew she could help me (call it intuition). Di soon eradicated my scepticism about counsellors and I felt I could be honest with her from the start, which I was. Each session proved to be more and more beneficial, something that was definitely helping. Di helped me realise why I’d been acting certain ways and the problems this was causing. More importantly she helped me accept who I am (with a view of making positive changes in my life). There were some sensitive issue to go through, but I felt as though I could talk, she was never judgmental and understood me. Each step of the way she helped mirror me, in a way that made me see more and more clearly, I soon began to understand everything we discussed. She constantly helped me think of ways to change the negative things in my life. For as long as I can remember there hasn’t been anyone who I really listened to, someone who I trusted and who I could open up to (this was the break/release I needed). I’d found a person who seemed genuine and caring, who was a total professional. What’s more her experience and knowledge base is tremendous, which shone through in each session. She was extremely motivated and straight to the point, totally honest and offered a no nonsense service. Because of various circumstances my sessions had to stop at eight weeks, however during this time Di helped me to reflect on ways to make positive life changes throughout (which was key). Di would talk something through with me and I would go away and think about this. Because of this I started to make amends, following each session’s guidance. There was a lot going on in my life during my eight weeks of therapy, it was difficult to make the right changes during this time, however I did. Afterwards I continued to reflect on Di’s advice as I continued to change things. I can honestly say that my life’s now improving and Di’s counselling defiantly played a part in this. I continue to reflect on our discussions, and will do for a long time. Writing this I wanted to get it right, to give something back. I hope my testimony does justice to the all-important services that Di provides. I’d also like to think this testimony will encourage others to consider counselling with Di themselves. I don’t think she realises what a wonderful person she is, she’s someone very special. Thanks again Di for everything. So if you are in crisis, pick up the phone and contact her (don’t miss the opportunity). Darren (how jumped of his career pedestal)
I just wanted to say thank you, I am feeling so much better in myself since my sessions with you, I feel like you have made a real difference to my outlook on life. So all is good!
In March 2010 I was dismissed from my role in the ..... after an occupational health report said that I was likely to become ill again if I continued in that role. So the ..... decided to give me 5 weeks notice and if I didn’t get another job internally I would have to leave. I was mortified !. There was another admin job going at the time which I applied for and got, but I had definitely decided that if I could get on an Art & Design course I would leave. I could stand it no longer. I applied for a BTEC Foundation course in Art & Design, to a university with a specialised art and design campus ....... To my surprise they accepted my application and offered me a place after an interview in May. (I have been told it is a very difficult course to get on as it is so popular). I was still hesitant about giving up my job but as the weeks went by I found that the new role and department were as bad as the last. Also the organisation was getting rid of admin staff left, right and centre. The whole morale of the building was dreadful. I finally handed in my resignation at the end of July and had to work my six weeks notice, even though I had over 3 weeks holiday owing to me. (They wouldn’t let me take the time owing to me, but at least I got paid for it.) Anyway here I am 3 weeks in to the course and loving every minute of it (it’s only part time – Tuesdays and Wednesdays). I was so relieved to leave the ..... Everyone on the course is great and are all like minded people. I have the opportunity to try out things I would have never thought of and actually be treated more like an adult (although I am a student) than when I was at work as an adult being treated like a child (ironic really). I would like to say a big THANK YOU to you for making me seriously look at other opportunities. I probably would have never taken that first big step if it wasn’t for you and I cannot thank you enough for that. Even if the course does not lead to a fulfilling future career… I can at least say “I tried” and not say “I wish I had tried” and hopefully it will at least help me overcome my depression and build my confidence. All the best, here's to a brighter future...
On Tuesday a colleague remarked to me that it was only really me that seemed to be particularly positive and wanted to know what pills I was taking. At the time it didn't really occur to me what she had said, but later I recalled that when I first met you I said that I had hoped that at some point in the future someone would remark on my more positive attitude and behaviour and that when this happened I'd know that I had made progress. Well I think it just happened earlier this week. - See more at: https://tlcpartners.co.uk/7/Testimonials.html#sthash.cePdqugW.dpuf
I was referred to Di for councelling during a particularly difficult time in my life. I felt like everything was falling apart, I felt incredibly low, and couldn’t see a way forward. I felt trapped in a life full of problems and upset. I was going through an acrimonious divorce from an extremely angry and controlling man. My (previously lovely) teenage daughter developed problems with anger and attention seeking behaviours, and I was in the midst of transferring my son with educational needs to an appropriate secondary school. The first sessions were, I recall, very painfull, sometimes distressing, although I always felt ‘relief’ after each session. After the first few sessions, Di was able to support me through my feelings, occasionally challenge them, and enabled me to see things differently, and change my own thoughts. She gave me strategies to make positive changes in my life and ‘permission’ to say no, clearly, without apologising, and self confidence to dis-engage from people with negative behaviours, be more assertive, focus on what was important, and spend time nurturing my children and their needs, rather than get caught-up in lifes dramas!! I was able to grieve for the marriage that had ended, without bitterness or resentment, and move on, a happy and confident single mum. (Four years later, both children are happy and settled and achieving in the things they want to) I cannot thank Di and praise her skills enough. She is a sensible, warm listener, and gently coached me when I most needed it
Through a helpline referring me, I went to see Diane two and half years ago. My life and career felt over due to the stress of being in an abusive relationship. Friend and family support were plentiful but on reflection, only Diane had the expert knowledge to be able to help me. Over a series of meetings, Diane not only helped me leave that life behind but also cleared away the years of hurt before that. The work we did together made me evaluate myself, as well as how I change me as a person in how I react and deal with everyone and everything. I realised I had a dream of working abroad, and next week I will achieve that by moving to Australia to start a new role. The help also allowed me to start a new successful relationship with someone else, and that person is now my wife. For those wondering whether to call & go along, I can only say that meeting Diane was the biggest turning point in my life & all for good
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