Testimonials

I help my clients to see

that asking for help is about being wise and intuitive -

and not in anyway a sign of weakness.

A client at a crossroad in life - deeply distressed...

"I approached Jan based on the recommendation of a close friend, and it is one of the best decisions I have made. I took a specific question into my first session with Jan: Should I leave my husband?

As a mum of very young children this was a huge decision, and a situation that I had never dreamed of being in. Jan very quickly helped me to identify what I wanted out of a relationship, whether I was able to get that out of my marriage and how I could move forward successfully. As part of the process, Jan ended up helping me in many areas of my life, well beyond my initial question. My career, my relationship with my children, my friendships and my general happiness have all been positively impacted by Jan's advice.

I recommend Jan unreservedly to anyone who is struggling to cope, has a major question to answer in their life or simply needs a nudge to get things back on track. Her professionalism is outstanding, and her memory and attention to detail are second to none. She truly cares about her clients and this shines through in the robust, rational, practical suppot and challenge that she provides. Thank you, Jan."

Senior executive, business owner and mother of three.

In a dark place...

"I have just spent the last few weeks working through some "stuff" with Jan Slater and I wanted to share my experience so that others can also benefit from this amazing woman. I came to Jan at a really dark time when I was feeling nothing but negative about my life, my existence and indeed I was even questioning any future at all. I realised I needed help and sought out a local psychotherapist. What drew me to Jan was her impressive list of credentials, experience and range of expertise. This is very important to me and perhaps one of the clinchers was seeing she also supervises other therapists so it was clear she was not only suitably qualified but also experienced enough and credible enough to develop other practitioners too. Seeing that she has established practices locally and in Harley Street also gave me confidence to contact her and arrange an appointment.

When we met, she put me straight at ease and invested a considerable amount of time seeking to understand my challenges. She was extremely understanding and very easy to open up to. She asked very pointed questions and was firm with me whenever she needed to be.

I am not quite sure what she did, nor how she did it, but the difference between where I am now and where I was just a few weeks ago is remarkable. Jan has helped me find my own answers to my own problems and has empowered me and given me the strength to move forward. I can highly recommend Jan as a supportive, encouraging and understanding therapist who will help you deal with whatever challenge you face."

International keynote speaker Sept 16

Anxiety sufferer

"For many years I have suffered with negative thought patterns together with crippling Health Anxiety. Despite visiting therapists for help I have not succeeded in changing the way I have felt about these issues - until now! Jan has provided me with positive coping strategies to challenge the way I feel and think about my problems. Jan has a kind, caring and professional manner. From our very first meeting I felt completely understood and was made to feel comfortable and at ease. I am so grateful for the help and support that she has afforded me and would not hesitate to recommend her if appropriate."

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A Mum of an Asperger Child

I felt isolated and close to panic over a deteriorating relationship and behaviour of a loved one. Jan helped me to see my situation from a different angle and her suggestions of changes to how I communicate gave instant positive results.

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Plagued by negative thoughts

"Many thanks to Jan ... who has helped me shift my thinking 100% from very negative thoughts surrounding certain aspects of my life and the people who have been close to me. This has lifted what feels like a 100 tonne weight from my shoulders and I am almost floating with lightness and much more energy. Jan has given me the outlook and tools to make me much more confident that I can change or accept as needed to ensure I remain in this happier place."

Miss S

Survivor of abuse

"I wanted to say thank you. I never thought I could talk about the things that happened or ever feel differently. You helped me so much. Thank you"

AS WE HEAL - WE GROW

Anxious and troubled past

"Thank you for your support and professionalism during my recent counselling meetings. There were a number of things that just needed to be talked through, and exploring them with you has helped me understand a lot more about my childhood and how the family dynamic has affected my later life. I hope this knowledge and your advice about coping strategies will help with any future experiences of anxiety I may have (though, of course I hope there aren't any!).

Many thanks again for your help and understanding."

Ms M

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Couple Testimonial 2014 (Aspergers)

“We started seeing Jan around a year ago after my husband was diagnosed with Aspergers. The last year has been a revelation. Jan has helped both of us to learn more about the condition and we have been able to apply this successfully to understand each other better and drastically improve family life. There was no support from the NHS after the diagnosis (not even a leaflet!) and I’m so glad we did some research of our own to find Jan. She has armed us with useful strategies relevant to our individual circumstances to help family life run smoothly again. I can’t recommend her highly enough”

Mr & Mrs C

Stressed out

"I just wished to email you to say thank you, I was always very unwilling to accept help as saw this as a bad thing but you have really helped me and really seeing all the small changes add up in my work life, from comments from customers to the people I work with.

The help you have given me throughout has helped me massively deal with triggers that use to make me a very blunt and unwelcoming person.

Basically Thank you ( I know that is your job) but really pleased with how I deal with difficult situations now and making my work life a lot easier and happier. All thanks to someone taking the time and listening and then pointing me back in right direction."

Kind regards A

The only person to have never made a mistake - is a person who has yet to be born

Lost and afraid

"When I met my counsellor...

she made me feel at ease. Jan, helped me examine my current difficulties and thought processes, enabling a more positive approach in dealing with situation

She encouraged me to take back some control in my life, which at the time I never thought possible.

Although I understand I have quite some way to go in the challenges ahead, Jan has given me many tools to make life bearable and even enjoyable again.

I feel I have the confidence back to start to enjoy and embrace my life again and that my children and I will have a good life together."

Mum of two small children

Big life choice

I just want to thank you for helping me view my life in a different way, I would never be in the position I am now without your help and encouragement and although I am moving on to quite a different life, I have never felt happier or more confident, so thank you .

With very best wishes Mrs T

Asperger client, explains how finding the right therapist can feel

"Having struggled through childhood, adolescence and adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome, it became abundantly clear during my initial meeting with Jan, that I was finally talking to someone who actually understood me and understood what was going on in my head for the very first time in my entire life.

It is very much the truth - and I don't imagine I will ever forget that feeling."

Thank you so much. "

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Relationship dilemma

"Jan helped me through a difficult time in my life. She is an excellent listener & set realistic mental exercises to help make sense of the turmoil I was going through. It was a rocky journey navigating my way through a heartbreaking divorce & the associated family fallout however with Jans help I finally feel I have come out the other end.

At last, I feel stronger & in command of my life - thank you for your support Jan".

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Domestic abuse

‘'It was reading a testimonial on Jan’s website that gave me the confidence to contact Jan and to get the help that I so desperately needed. I can honestly say that without the support of Jan and her counselling services I would not be in the happy place that I am in today. I went to Jan unable to make sense of my low mood, lack of confidence and poor self-esteem. Jan helped me to realise that I was in a very physically and emotionally abusive relationship, something which I had not been able to see when in the midst of my marriage. With Jan’s guidance I was able to seek support to break free from this relationship, and now feel like a completely different person. My daughter and I now have a happy and bright future ahead of us, and my confidence and belief in myself is better than ever. Thank you Jan!'

Mum and professional MS L

A much appreciated thank you letter

from a client that made fabulous progress after just a few sessions...it absolutely changed her life!

Alcohol dependancy

'If you had said to me six months ago I would seek help by talking to a therapist, I would have laughed at you, I don’t do therapists. Yet I have known for a couple of years that I was becoming increasingly dysfunctional, I could hide this easily and others drank far more than me, so I am ok, right? Pressure was causing me to drink more? Or was the drink making pressure harder to bear?

What to do? who can I check out my worries with? Hard enough to have a chat with myself about it, The horror thought of a room full of hard drinking strangers, Hi my name is...

So contacting Jan Slater was at least private and what’s the harm? I am very glad I did. Talking frankly through my own life, analysing how drink played such a big part of it and why was very revealing. It was personal, honest and above all gave me practical solutions.

Jan’s consultations has changed my life considerably. The obvious benefits of health, looking/ feeling better, less anxious and better relationships. However above all it has gave me more time. So much more time to enjoy life.

Mr D. CEO husband and father.

A satisfied client

"Her professionalism is outstanding,and her memory and attention to detail are second to none. She truly cares about her clients and this shines through . Thank you, Jan."

This client had become reclusive - struggling with negative thoughts and emotions

"I am an adult with (recently diagnosed) Asperger’s, and secondary mental health problems. Having spent a long time searching for someone in the Cheltenham area with knowledge and training to be able to help with learning how best to deal with Asperger’s and its consequences, I can happily and confidently say that Jan is indeed that right person who knows the way to help with specific Asperger’s oriented needs. She has helped me a lot, and has a great sense of humour too! David P Musician. Oct 2012

Clients are always welcome to come back if they feel they need a little extra help and support