HEATHER FINLAY

Kind Words from 
Previous Clients

Kind Words from 
Previous Clients

Kind words from Previous Clients

Testimonials

Heather has provided a safe and open space for me to be able to explore difficult issues, and has contributed immeasurably to an improved self-understanding and capacity to manage periods of extremely poor mental health. I have really valued her therapeutic support, her capacity to engage with my lived experiences, and her ability to both reassure and challenge in equal measure, especially when reflecting upon difficult situations. Personal therapy can be a daunting prospect for many, but engaging with a therapist of Heather’s skill and tact has made making that step just a little bit easier.

GI

I started therapy with Heather at a time when my mental health was at an all-time low. A combination of poor self-esteem, recovery from an emotionally abusive relationship and struggles to see value in my place in the world had led to a deep depression. From the first session, Heather was kind and supportive, listening with patience and empathy while guiding me to unpick the various issues. She helped me to understand where my feelings had come from and then work on finding a more positive and self-sufficient outlook for the future. I am so thankful to Heather for the wisdom and warmth she showed me, and am reassured that her door is open should I ever need to talk with her again.

KJ

We started therapy with Heather because we were arguing all the time and were both miserable. Heather helped us to understand what was going on below the surface and gave us some really effective techniques to help us communicate with each other better. It really felt like the three of us were working together and we never felt that Heather took sides. We are in a much better, happier place now so thank you for everything Heather!

SK & DG

We have two young children and since they were born my husband and I had slowly drifted apart. We decided to seek help and started having therapy with Heather. She offered us a safe space to talk – and listen – to each other, and helped us identify our triggers. That helped us reignite our love and respect for each other and we are now in a really good space. We can’t thank Heather enough for her guidance, support, and empathy.

BB & GP

My partner and I had been together 6 years when we decided to try couple therapy. Our relationship had broken down and the things that initially attracted us to each other had started to irritate us. We were fighting all the time and decided to try therapy to work out whether or not we wanted to stay together. Heather helped us to look at the dynamics of our relationship and what was going wrong. We started to work through our issues as a team instead of trying to change each other and got to a point where we both decided we wanted our relationship to work. Heather was a life saver and we are so grateful to her for all her help.

MF & CW

Heather is a wonderful therapist who really helped me to transform my life. I had a pattern of getting into unhealthy, sometimes abusive, relationships because my self-worth was so low. With Heather’s support I was able to work on my relationship with myself and start to realise that I deserved better. I am happier and more content than I have felt in years and I will be forever grateful to Heather in helping me get to this place.

Heather is a remarkable lady and a wonderful therapist

by Alison Ashworth • 1 October 2019
‘When I first met Heather, I was feeling hopeless and overwhelmed at work and in my personal life. She helped me to unravel my thoughts with kindness & insight and to find the courage to make major changes to my lifestyle & priorities which have truly transformed me. I understand, and even love, myself now thanks to Heather. Above all, she showed me that admitting to vulnerability is my key to staying strong and happy. Her questions and suggestions continue to guide me when I'm having a wobble. Heather is a remarkable lady and a wonderful therapist.’

I would highly recommend Heather as a therapist.

by JC • 1 July 2019
‘Over the last year I started my journey into recovery from depression and addictions. I had been trapped in these cycles for as long as I could recall and looking back, I would now say that I had reached a crisis point when I started treatment with Heather. Over the past year, I have seen Heather for two courses of therapy and throughout our sessions she gradually helped me make sense of my life experiences and relationships with other people in relation to my depression and addictions. I was able to use our sessions to be more compassionate to myself, while accepting I needed to make changes both within myself and with how I related to other people. I am still on my journey to recovery, but I have learned so much from my sessions with Heather and I will always be grateful for the help she gave me. I would highly recommend Heather as a therapist.’

...that first session with Heather gave me hope.

by Charlotte • 1 June 2019
‘Writing this testimonial for Heather is a pleasure as it goes a small way to thanking her for helping me transform my life. The greatest testament I can give Heather is that I no longer recognise the person that I was before that first session and I'll be forever grateful that our paths crossed. Before working with Heather I felt like I was in a downward spiral, everyday situations were getting harder and harder to get through. I'd get embarrassed if someone spoke to me unexpectedly, I would have to know my escape route from every place I visited and I was convinced that nobody liked me. I was a bundle of stress but that first session with Heather gave me hope. Heather is warm and friendly and created an environment where I felt safe and comfortable to explore and challenge my own thought processes. Heather has great intuition and guided me through my confusion to a place of clarity. There was no set schedule and Heather always allowed me to go at my own pace. I learnt some great techniques that I've built into my everyday thinking which have helped me navigate new situations and achieve things I never thought possible.’

Here's to more milestones!

by SG • 1 May 2019
‘Having reached rock bottom in terms of my mental health, I sought assistance from Heather following a personal recommendation from a friend. Over a 4 month period, I began to recognise myself again and I owe so much of that to Heather and her natural ability for listening without judgement and being able to coach people to more positive, present thoughts. Thank you, and here’s to more milestones!’

I would thoroughly recommend Heather as a therapist

by AD • 1 April 2019
‘Working with Heather was one of the most rewarding things that has happened to me. When I went to Heather I was struggling with confidence issues, my own sense of self and mild forms of anxiety. But working with Heather meant I was able to overcome these issues. Heather was always an advocate of dedication (I went to a session once a week for 6 months); and I believe it was this dedication that made myself able to make such incredible improvements in such a short space of time. More than this, Heather is personable, professional and will always tailor the sessions towards the temperament you are when you walk in the door. That is, they are completely based around you. She once mentioned that she aims to be like a mirror, and that is a very apt piece of imagery. But not a mirror that looks straight back at you; a mirror that allows you to see and understand yourself that little bit more, so that you are able to grow and progress as an individual. Ultimately, the creation of a strong and trustworthy relationship with Heather allowed me to do the same with myself. As such, I would thoroughly recommend Heather as a therapist. You can approach her in the confidence that if you are both willing to put in the effort, maximum benefits will be reached.’

Heather's methods saved my life

by SG • 1 April 2019
‘Upon meeting Heather last year, I had experienced a series of traumatic experiences that left me in a very dark state of mind. Heather's attention and dedication to ensure that I received the care that I needed were genuine. Everything she did was in consideration of my health and well-being. Over 8 months, the change I have experienced within has been dramatic. Effortlessly, Heather's methods of therapy ultimately saved my life. I never felt any pressure within any session nor did any of it seemed robotic, it was very personal. After years of failed attempts of seeking help through the NHS, I received a reliable, dependable and caring therapist. The journey was not easy but by the last session I felt anew and I am grateful for it all.’
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