Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
'Anxiety' stories:
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A beacon of hope during the darkest of times
Heena* had sunk into a deep depression whilst trapped in an abusive relationship. She sought help via NHS Talking Therapies and was referred to Twining-Hestia for support to find work and regain her freedom and independence. She met Ghazala, her dedicat Read more
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Mark is positive and understanding of my mental health
Before meeting Mark, Raya* had never been out to meet people without his mum or brother. Mark, his dedicated Employment Specialist, encouraged Raya to look for jobs in person and online, and slowly Raya felt his confidence grow. He is now working in his Read more
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I feel that you are genuinely happy for me
Priya* worked closely with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Rebecca, who supported Priya with her job search, sharing practical advice and guidance and encouraging her aspirations. Rebecca’s support made Priya feel empowered and like someone was genu Read more
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My mental health has massively improved
Lisbeth* has been working with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Taranjit, for several months and has already applied for more jobs than she ever has done in her life before, as well as experiencing a massive improvement in her mental health. Lisbeth Read more
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Amy’s kindness allowed me to feel safe
Michelle* had been under extreme pressure at work which led her to have a breakdown and seek support from NHS Talking Therapies. Her therapist referred her to Amy, her dedicated Employment Advisor, whose kind listening ear made Michelle feel safe enough Read more
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From burnout to balance - how support changed my path
Michal* was in a difficult place mentally and emotionally after losing his previous job due to redundancy. The combination of job loss and mounting stress left him feeling stuck and overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward. His Community Psychiatric Nurs Read more
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Someone to share the emotional load of job searching
Christina* was let go from her previous role for reasons she did not understand, which caused her mental health to deteriorate. Despite what had happened, she really wanted to get back to work and was referred to Monika, her dedicated Employment Specialis Read more
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Amy has been amazing every step of the way
Kimberley* suffered with epilepsy and had to leave her job due to stress and a toxic work environment. She really wanted a complete change of career but knew this would be a challenge for anyone and potentially exacerbated by her fears around ‘starting a Read more
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Sanjay is only ever a phone call away
Grace* was keen to return to work after a period of depression and anxiety, but as an older member of the workforce, she had lost confidence in her skills and what she might be able to offer a new employer. Working closely with her dedicated Employment S Read more
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Growing in confidence to look for work
Sian* worked closely with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Shivani, who helped her to feel more confident in the search for work. Sian was so pleased with the service she received, that she wrote to us and told us how she felt… Read more
