Success Stories

“Steve very kindly took me through a process to remove my phobia of wasps.  Before I did this my phobia was really restricting me, I couldn’t eat outside in the summer months, I was permanently looking for wasps to “be prepared” instead of enjoying time with my family and friends, and if a wasp approached me I would shake, sweat and cry and be unable to function.  In fact on numerous occasions I have injured myself in my attempts to escape the wasp.  It’s fair to say my phobia was pretty severe and I’d suffered since childhood.  The process itself was enjoyable – there was no exposure therapy going on!  I didn’t need to “work through” the phobia by conjuring up lots of frightening experiences.  In fact towards the end of the process I was starting to get the giggles (you’ll understand if you go through it). In just 20 or so minutes Steve completely changed my life for the better.  This summer I have been able to eat outdoors with wasps around, I have even helped a few escape out of the kitchen window when they have been stuck indoors. I am completely relaxed around them and all the fear is gone. On a personal note, Steve is lovely to work with – he has a very assured and calming approach which really built my confidence and made me feel safe through the process. If you have a phobia, please don’t continue to suffer – Steve can really help you and it’s an easy and fun process to go through. Thank you Steve, you are amazing!”
Ali King

“I developed a fear of flying some 6 years ago where previously I had flown regularly for most of my adult life. I subsequently limited when I had to fly and relied on prescription medication and struggled through each flight I took.
Then I met Steve and that all changed. He coached me through my experiences in relation to flying and got me to apply techniques or altering strategies that would alleviate this disproportionate fear I had.  He was the consummate professional and with a warm reassuring manner that put me at ease. Within a short period after his session, I was on a flight without need for medication and totally comfortable with the experience of a very busy (chaotic almost) airport and delayed flight. I had previously been on a two day course with a UK based airline which was designed to tackle people with a fear of flying culminating in a short flight to verify its objectives. I never got on that flight. But thanks to Steve that’s all behind me now and I’ve booked two further international flights which I can honestly say I’m looking forward to. Thanks again Steve.”
MD Healthcare Professional, Pembrokeshire

I am a 56 year old professional working woman who had a lifetime claustrophobia which was particularly acute when entering lifts. I had given up on ever conquering this fear and avoided this situation often taking the stairs – climbing and descending many floors. To be honest before meeting and engaging in a one off therapy session  with Steve I had given up on ever overcoming this fear.  I entered the therapy with some scepticism, but unlike other sessions with therapists I felt immediately relaxed. The combination of Steve’s professionalism and sense of humour meant the session was very enjoyable and I completely engaged in his techniques. Following an hour in therapy, later that day I was able to enter a lift and incredibly able to descend in the same lift a few hours later. I must admit I still feel a few more sessions would be beneficial to build on what I have learnt, but am so relieved I am now able to travel in lifts utilising the techniques I have been taught. This has made a massive difference to my quality of life!
AE – Accountant, Bristol