Customer Testimonials

I first met Sylvia through someone who had been to see her already. I went for help with my weight, which I was losing steadily. But when I was due to go for my last session just before Christmas last year I wasn't well, so I arranged to call after Christmas to rearrange. On the 29th December I was at the hospital having tests done on a lump I'd discovered in my right breast.
The following Monday I went back for the results to be told that I'd got breast cancer and would have to have a mastectomy on the following Monday.
As you can imagine I was an emotional wreck. I telephoned Sylvia to let her know and she told me to come and see her.

I went to see her on the Thursday and she gave me some Reiki treatment to balance my emotions, some hypnotherapy and some counselling where she asked me to thank my breast and to say goodbye. I remember crying when I came round and when I got home I told my husband through my tears what had happened. The only way I can what happened into words; is that I was at complete peace with what was going to happen. I didn't cry again, it was as if all the emotion and fear had gone. On the day of my operation I was so calm. I was due in the operating theatre at 2pm but I didn't go until almost 5pm and I'm sure that I was left until last because I was so calm and at peace with everything.

When I was home I spoke to Sylvia and she said for me to go and see her. She gave me some Reiki healing with a student, under Sylvia¹s direction. From then on I went each week and I always felt so much better for going.
Sometimes I went twice a week. I knew of several people going through the same treatment as myself and my symptoms just seemed to be nowhere near as bad as theirs. I am positive this was because I was having the Reiki treatment with her student Marion and the hypnotherapy and counselling with Sylvia kept me calm and in balance. Having the opportunity to talk, meant I never felt the isolation other people suffered with.  Often we laughed as well, I came to enjoy these times very much.

When I was going through the delights of chemotherapy, I was appallingly sick. I felt like I was in a tunnel and I was only partly aware of what was going on around me. Sylvia explained that this was my survival instinct kicking in. When I was going through my Radiotherapy, Sylvia and Marion gave me a cooling Reiki and Seichem treatment, which felt wonderful. I had no blisters after my treatment had finished which is unusual as most people blister dreadfully; again I am positive this was because of the treatments I received.

I met Sylvia on a NLP Course 13 years ago and we  have worked together since then.
What I like about Sylvia is her common sense approach, her humour and ability to bring out the best in people.
I have had to resolve a few things myself, us NLP practitioners often need to re-evaluate our life from time to time, and
I found with Sylvia her use of metaphors and humour worked far quicker than any other directional approach.
One session is often enough to get you back on track, but her six week courses are mind blowing because she gives you all the tools free on CDs.
The beauty of her work is she does email and phone therapy as well.
I have been pestering her to write some E.books because I believe these will be great additions to her work. I sincerely hopes she does!
I am now in a job I love and have the lifestyle I always wanted, just a few more things in my life and I will be delighted, but I know I can achieve whatever I want now.

I picked Sylvia from a list of therapists, when I was at my lowest point with Clinical Depression. With her support we worked together using several techniques and CD\'s, each one meeting my need at that time. Sylvia\'s Life Coaching brought me through a painful marriage break up and subsequent divorce, building my confidence and teaching me to value myself. Once learnt her techniques can be used to help resolve any future problems, or use the CD\'s to refresh your memory occasionally.

Have known Sylvia as a therapist and friend for over 10 years and have complete trust and confidence in her integrity, sincerity, ability and professionalism.  She has worked with the whole family and helped us through very difficult problems relating to my daughters addictive behaviour and eating disorders.  These conditions put her life in danger and threatened the family.  Sylvia not only supported my daughter during her turbulent and painful recovery but also helped the rest of the family as individuals to grow.  This was a truly holistic experience for us as a family through Reiki, Counselling and Hypnotherapy.

Recently I was diagnosed with cancer and Sylvia's Reiki healing, both in the treatment room and at a distance; gave me a calmness and peace to help me face the surgery and the future.  She has given me simple techniques, which I can use myself at difficult times to connect to that calmness and peace. Her special skills coupled with her own life's experiences and a great sense of humour mean that a treatment session with her has the added bonus of a meeting with a dear friend.

Thanks Sylvia – Angela Faithful

When I met Sylvia I was suffering with horrific eating disorders, which was destroying me mentally, emotionally and physically. My family were also in huge turmoil. I had been a patient at an eating disorder clinic from the age of 15. I had started and quit five different college courses, I couldn't hold down a job, I couldn't socialise and I couldn't bear myself. I was also self-harming and abusing alcohol. I was violent. I had years of Counselling, but unfortunately I was still getting worse. I was beginning to feel I would never get better. Happiness, health, love, peace, a meaningful life, was all impossibilities for me.

Then I met Sylvia. I had no expectations when I went to my first appointment as I’d tried so many things already. But she understood. Sylvia knew what was wrong. She knew that the problem was internally and emotionally and she treated me with respect, as a human being, that deserved to get well, and who had the complete ability to do this.

I was very broken at my first appointment and yet I left with hope. I continued the sessions with Sylvia and slowly I started to change. I changed from the inside first. I was completely honest in my sessions, as I knew I would be taken seriously and that I could completely trust Sylvia. After a long road of recovery, which I am committed, even when I wanted to run from myself. I started to learn Reiki with Sylvia. I am now Reiki 3. I completed a Year long course at college and was nominated for student of the year on a Beauty course. I found a job and worked hard, I made friends, did voluntary work and the relationship with my family healed; they no longer need to worry.

I now live with my boyfriend of 7 years in our own house and I'm studying for a Degree in Fine Art. I am passionate about it and love every moment. I had to put the work in, with Sylvia and take each step at a time, but Sylvia has helped me beyond words. She has the patience of a saint and a fabulous sense of humour. She sees each client as an individual but shows the same principles of unconditional love and kindness to everyone. I have had the pleasure of working on clients with her when I was doing my Reiki training. And she is spot on with her intuitions. People tend to get to the point in her sessions. Sylvia creates an atmosphere that is calm and safe in which to deal with emotions that can feel chaotic and dangerous so that people can heal.

I came to Sylvia to deal with something else that was going on in my life. I left with so much more. Sylvia taught me skills to help me through the good and bad times and to embrace each one and understand that it is all part of the journey.

Sylvia's transformational sessions have really helped with my goal orientation and professional growth. She is professional, yet focused and I benefited hugely. A brilliant investment!