Student Counsellor A (Female)

I was dubious to the idea of counselling at first, however, with Ric’s professional and caring attitude, counselling became one of the best decisions I made. His skills and knowledge were excellent, as was his ability to fully understand my anxieties and needs. He helped my understanding towards the insecurities I hold and how to manage my negative thoughts. He also made me feel at ease from the very first session. A really positive experience and I would highly recommended

Client A (Female)

I attended Ric reluctantly after experiencing a traumatic event in my life. I didn't think I needed help. I was made welcome and didn't feel uncomfortable to talk to him. I eventually accepted the fact that it's not shameful to ask for help. It helped me to pick myself up, focus and carry on with life and work.

I would highly recommend Ric. I appreciate all he done for me and I have came to realise that there is no shame in asking for help. I walked away a better person and used methods to help with other problems in my past.

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We may not be able to control the actions of other people but we may have to deal with the  aftermath of destruction it leaves in our paths.

 Not only have I carried on, its helped me help others.

Client B (Male)

The 6th March is a date that will forever be etched in my mind. Not because I had decided that enough is enough, and I can’t torture myself anymore with my failings personally and also to others, but it was the day I realised what I have and what I could lose. 

I’ll not lie, it took me a few weeks to get the courage to speak to my wife and tell her the burdens I have been carrying for years. My problems have been financial and also letting the ones I love down. Failure. These two things weighed me down that much that I had nowhere else to go. Well that’s what I thought. 

I was able to secure a slot with Ric on a Saturday morning, and to be honest, being a “mans man” I wasn’t looking forward to it. Actually, I was terrified. Not for admitting what I thought was a cowards way out, not at all, but opening that door for a stranger to peek inside. That was the hardest thing. 

Week 1, I broke down in tears admitting the things and lengths I went to try and take my life, telling lies, making up stories about where I was, hiding debt. All the while holding up a good job and still being able to be “the man”. Being the pillar for my friends and family, being the funny guy, the helpful guy to everyone but myself. 

Ric was able to help me. He was able to make me understand “My Worth”. And I am worthy. Not in like biblical sense etc but knowing my worth as a person, as a father, as a husband, as a son. I was able to know my worth and come to the conclusion that I am not going to get far in life without confiding in friends and family or it will be a hard and rocky road. 

Weeks went by, the odd Saturday I would get “homework” and have to really try and discover myself and talk about what made me go down that route on the 6th of March. And I got there. With Ric’s help. He helped me realise that failure and letting yourself or others down is inevitable, but it’s how you react. 

Our financial situation is getting far better. With the guidance of Ric and also myself taking that step to open up and lay it all bare, I’m now able to manage my situations and whatever is thrown at me. I can take a step back if needed from situations or even others and reset. I’ve been able to make it easier on my family and no longer let them see me suffer. 

I really recommend taking the plunge and speaking to someone, if your able to speak to Ric then I highly recommend it. Very approachable, easy to listen to and even in times of silence, does not make you feel uneasy. 

Client G (Male)