AKA Therapeutix - Skelmorlie

Kerry C.

Ali was recommended to me by a friend when I required urgent help for my daughter. Following an initial conversation, during which Ali explained her process and gathered some information, we arranged regular sessions. Ali said that we could plan for 8 sessions and by then, we could evaluate whether more were needed. I initially thought that my daughter would need a much longer input. However, I saw a positive change in her within the first few sessions. Over the next few weeks, I saw my daughter’s demeanour become much more positive. She talked to me more, and she demonstrated a more generally positive mindset. School continues to resemble something like The Hunger Games but my daughter’s capacity for coping with it has grown so much. I see her confidence coming back and I see her successfully using strategies she has worked on with Ali. She is happy again. And when things happen that threaten her happiness or threaten to undermine her self-confidence, she knows what to do. I honestly did not think that 8 sessions would have much impact but Ali told me right at the start that she will never continue to work with a client just to earn money. She said that her job is to support her clients to a point where they don’t need to see her anymore. Today was my daughter’s eighth and final session with Ali, and I have to say that the difference in my daughter between that first session and today is like night and day. Ali brought the course of sessions to a really lovely end today. Expertly done. She left my daughter with some fantastic strategies, a much more positive mindset, and the reassurance that Ali is only a phone call away if she ever needs a wee check-in. I am eternally grateful for the support Ali has given my daughter. The sessions take place in Ali’s home, which is an immediately welcoming place in beautiful surroundings. The gorgeous collection of cats and dogs have the most beautiful natures. You wouldn’t even know they were there and Ali is happy to keep them in other rooms if you are not keen on animals. But, oh my goodness, they are beautiful animals. My daughter loved having her sessions with a wee heat mat on her lap and tiny wee Buster doing his ‘therapy dog’ job. I was able to sit in a very comfortable room in the house and get on with some work while my daughter and Ali had their sessions. You know when you sometimes just look at someone and can see in their eyes that they have a kind soul? That’s Ali. And the incredible wealth of knowledge and many years of experience means she can use the most appropriate approach to support her clients. Always with a patient, calm and kind demeanour. I am so grateful for Ali’s support and I am beyond delighted to see such positive changes in my girl. I have my happy girl back again and she seems stronger now than ever. I can’t thank Ali enough. Choosing a therapist for your child is a massive decision and one that, as a parent, you really want to get right. We definitely made the right decision to contact Ali and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone of any age, facing any challenge. She is incredible. Thank you, Ali.

Kelly M.

I turned to Ali on a word of mouth recommendation when my daughter seemed in absolute crisis. In a few short weeks of counselling, we came out the other side and my daughter is back to her old self. Maybe even new and improved, with strategies for the future for dealing with the challenges life throws at young people these days. I can’t recommend Ali enough.

finn G.

Excellent and respectful person. Amazing therapy that really helped me in a matter of months! Plus beautiful cats 🙂

Grace C.

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