Paths to Potential - Consulting & Training

Client Testimonial #17 (2017)

"It has perhaps been a couple of years since my last appointment with you. I can honestly say the lessons I have learnt and applied have made these the best years so far. Thank you for your patience and persistence in showing me the way! I was expecting the odd wobble here and there, but there have been nothing but positive (obviously this is due to my chosen realistic perceptions of events!). I have continued to be successful at work, with considerably less effort and time applied to it. In my free time I have become a regular member of the Great Britain Triathlon Team. Where I have competed in Austria and the Netherlands this year, with 8th place in the World Championships. Next year I’m off to Estonia for aims of the podium. Domestic racing has seen me never miss out on a top 3 overall spot in any race this year. I don’t believe my race successes would be nearly as good without your training and the path you set me on. My mental strength in preparation to international competition (and important work events) is something I am very proud of. I am able to be completely calm at will and always put everything in a realistic perspective. I have not stopped working on my CBT, mindfulness and general mental health and balance. It is a great gift to be able to do. " 

Mr. F from Broadbridge Heath.

Client Testimonial #16 (2017)

"My work with Liz has given me the knowledge, confidence and skills to be able to independently manage the issues that i have had to deal with. I have suffered anxiety, panic attacks agoraphobia and depression over the last 8 years. I have been on and off medication and have always ended up back in a bad place every 6 months or so. Liz has helped me through a very bad episode (where i felt unable to even leave the house) and back to full working order. I now also feel that I have the knowledge and skills to work through any future challenges I may face with my mental health. The first is coming off my pills later this year as I would like to start a family. Liz is on hand to help me with any support I may require. " 

Ms. M from Horsham.

Client Testimonial #15 (2017)

"Our 12 year old daughter had been ill most of her life and after finally being diagnosed with coeliac disease and other food intolerances her physical health improved whereas as her mental health had declined as a result, and she developed severe anxiety and OCD. We struggled for years not knowing how to cope with this awful illness. Our lives became very limited and controlled, as our daughter withdrew from friendships, school and life in general. The waiting list for NHS help was horrendous and all we were offered was medication for our daughter in the interim. We contacted Liz, who was so supportive even before our daughter’s CBT sessions have even started. It was like being given a life line and for the first time in years we didn’t feel alone. Our daughter trusted Liz from the very first session. The Sessions always had purpose and direction whilst being incredibly calm and relaxed. Seven months on and you wouldn’t even know our daughter had been ill, she now has full control of her OCD monster ‘The Kraken!’ We can’t thank you enough Liz, our lives are very different now and seeing our daughter enjoy and embrace her life is something at times we never thought would happen. Liz, you really did save, not only our little girl but, our family. For that we will be forever grateful. " 

Mrs. D from Midhurst.

Client Testimonial #14 (2016)

"I am eternally grateful to Liz for the work she has done with me over the last 6 months, she has taken me from a very dark place and turned my life around. From my first meeting with Liz, she put me at ease and I could talk to her about things I had never told anyone, she is incredibly warm and has the ability to make me see things in a different way. Liz always went the extra mile for me in our sessions and made me feel secure and confident. Working with Liz has made me realise and make some major life changing decisions, which I can now view with clarity and positivity.
Thank you always" 

Mrs. G from Haywards Heath.

Client Testimonial #13 (2016)

"I can honestly say that if I had not met Liz three years ago I would not be alive today to say thank you to her. I have suffered from depression for the last 26 years, but always believed that I was ‘managing’ it and accepted depression as part of my life. I also became an expert at hiding my low moods. At the beginning of 2015 I had a setback and the depression hit me hard. I believed it would pass and I managed to hide how serious this bout of depression was from my husband. Because I trusted Liz, I felt comfortable to tell her how bad things really were. Fortunately she intervened in her usual kind and calm way. I didn’t know that life could be so good. I still have the odd low day , which is a normal part of life, but I don’t panic or have distorted thoughts like I used to.
Liz is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, patient and the kindest person I have had the privilege to meet. Thank goodness I met her and can enjoy the next 26 years and more of my life." 

Mrs. F from Rustington.

Client Testimonial #12 (2016)

"Liz has helped me to overcome a period of depression by challenging my thought patterns, and teaching me the value in thinking positively. She is a great listener and extremely approachable. I'm so glad that I found Liz and her expertise, after having tried other approaches for treating depression, which didn't give me the support and knowledge that I felt I needed. I'm now studying at university and feel confident in doing so, thanks to CBT therapy with Liz." 

Ms. I. from Midhurst.

Client Testimonial #11 (2015)

"Following a serious car accident which resulted with me being diagnosed with severe PTSD I was referred to Liz Saunders for a course of treatment.
Having just completed my time with Liz Saunders, which has been in excess of a year; I cannot praise her enough for all the help she has afforded me. It has been a long road to recovery and I feel that without her skill, compassion and expertise in this field I would not be here today. She has taken the time and trouble both in and out of work hours to listen and understand all of my issues and provide the support I so desperately needed. She enabled me to understand what was happening to me and how to deal with the issues.
For this I am eternally grateful." 

Mrs. J from Horsham.

Client Testimonial #10 (2015)

"WOW! CBT is amazing therapy. I cannot recommend it enough. If you are considering it, do it! Nothing to lose and everything to gain when life flips your world upside down. The best decision I ever made at a time where my world felt hopeless. I suffered a nasty illness, months of debilitating Chronic Fatigue followed, resulting in depression. Life was not only challenging me physically and mentally, it was unkind to my family and we experienced terrible illness and loss of a loved one.
Thank You Liz. You got me on my feet, restored my energy, my hope, my happiness - My Life. Not forgetting arming me with a multitude of techniques to keep me living my life fully. Maybe even one day, inspire others.....
Thank You." 

Mrs. S from West Sussex.

Client Testimonial #9 (2014)

"Our daughter's OCD was scary and bewildering, not only for her, but for the whole family. We felt utterly powerless as this unseen menace took over our lives. Seeing Liz not only brought relief, but helped us put distance between us and the illness, arming us with the necessary techniques to 'slay the beast' and finally regain control over our lives. A year down the line and our daughter has made a full recovery - you'd never even know she'd been ill. Thank you Liz!" 

Mrs. B from Wisborough Green, West Sussex.

Client Testimonial #8

"'I am in my mid twenties and have been suffering from depression on and off from an early age. Being a bit sceptical about therapy I have always treated my depression with medication. However due to some recent unsavoury side effects I decided to stop the medication and give therapy a go instead! When I first met Liz I immediately warmed to her. She was very sympathetic and understanding when we discussed some of the issues I was dealing with. Over multiple sessions we found some of the causes of my depression. I had some really interesting conversations with Liz where she challenged some of my thinking patterns. These conversations helped me find alternative and healthier ways of thinking. I have now reached the point where I no longer need help. I feel more confident in myself as Liz has given me the tools to face any future challenges head on. I finally feel I am back to my happy old self :) " 

Mr. B from Pulborough, West Sussex.

Client Testimonial #7

‘Following the death of a loved one, I became increasingly overwhelmed by anxiety. Not wanting to go down the "anti-depressant route", I contacted Liz who suggested CBT may be able to help me. She really listened, and encouraged me to question the way I was thinking and helped me to find a more positive thought process. I feel back to my "old self" again! Thank you for helping me.’

Ms. N, Storrington, West Sussex.

Client Testimonial #6

Hi Liz, 

"I saw you for CBT when you worked in Southwick - I saw you last when I was off work again with depression just before you moved. I decided to take a few months break from work and get myself back together. During that time, I found that I was remembering and using so much from the work that we did together so I just wanted to say thank you so much because the work we did has really continued to help me. 

I spent my time off relaxing and trying new activities. I also did a course on mindfulness based cognitive therapy, which was really useful but I feel only helped because of the work I had already done with you. I then did a course in counselling skills and have just gone back to work in a new role where I can use these skills and am loving it.

I am also 6 months into a new relationship and I really believe that he came along because, after the work I did on myself, I was ready to believe I deserved someone like him and I was in the right frame of mind to attract the right person!! So thank you very much for the impact that you have had on my life!!"

Ms. T, Brighton, East Sussex.

Client Testimonial #5

"I am incredibly grateful for all that Liz has done in the last 5 months to help me overcome a very difficult time in my life. She is an amazing listener who not only helped me discover the cause of my issues but also how I can deal with them. 

Ms. L, Worthing, West Sussex.

Client Testimonial #4

"From attending sessions of CBT with Liz I have been able to look at things from new and different perspectives which has helped me move forwards with my life. Liz is a skilled professional and I am extremely happy that I chose to attend CBT sessions with her."

Ms. H, Brighton, East Sussex.

Client Testimonial #3

"I found Liz very insightful and understanding of my phobia and anxiety. I feel she has given me the skills to manage and cope as well as giving me the confidence to strive forward in life! Thank you."

Mr. M, Brighton, East Sussex.

Client Testimonial #2

"Liz has helped me through a very difficult and dark time. Our sessions together helped me to unravel a lot of deep-rooted grief and helped me to recognise where my insecurities and fears had started (back in my childhood).

Following a period of close bereavements, I learnt how my grief had led to my depression and anxiety. I felt my problems and myself were so knotted up that I didn’t know how anyone could help but being able to talk and not feel judged helped me to open up to Liz slowly; our sessions were structured and focused each time so I felt in safe hands and felt there was an 'end goal' in sight. Liz is very perceptive and provides a warm and secure environment in which to face your fears and overcome them. She has helped me through a very difficult and challenging time; her support and encouragement has been unwavering and she really works with you to get to the root of the problem."

Ms. B, Brighton, East Sussex.

Client Testimonial #1

"Liz has recently helped me turn around the way I deal with stress after a very unsettling period at work.

I found Liz to be an extremely good listener and was comfortable talking to her on a very personal level. I was shown ways of addressing the negative way in which I was thinking enabling me to see different situations in a more positive light. I also suffered from lack of confidence which we worked on and using role play, she helped me with an interview technique.

Liz has a warm, friendly and empathic personality and is particularly efficient at keeping things focused. By using various written exercises and the thought process behind her questions, she highlighted ways in which I could deal with stressful situations in a more positive way allowing me to realise, in my own time, the areas in need of improvement.

Each session I had with Liz was always prepared and planned very carefully but still had a natural flow. Her ideas and guidance have increased awareness of my own skills which I am now able to draw on in a variety of situations."

Mrs. D, Sompting, West Sussex.