Inspiration

'Career guidance' stories:

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  I now feel more sure about myself

  Tania* had never considered employment support until she discovered Twining and met her dedicated Employment Advisor, Katie. Tania said that from the first meeting with Katie, it felt like talking to an old friend. Katie helped Tania to get ready for jo Read more

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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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  Lakhvinder's coaching has been transformative

  Maya* was experiencing an incredibly challenging period in her life, juggling the roles of primary caregiver and full-time employee. The situation was further complicated by her recent start in a new job that didn't quite align with her needs at the time. 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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  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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  I learnt not to undersell myself

  Julie* had suffered unfair treatment from her employer but didn’t have the courage to leave because she feared she wouldn’t get another job. After being referred by Harrow NHS Talking Therapies, she started working with Aleaha, her dedicated Employment A Read more

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  Feeling empowered to take control of my path

  Alex* found Twining at a pivotal moment in his life when he was facing a series of challenges and needed employment support to help him explore his career aspirations in a safe and supportive space. Alex was introduced to Lakhvinder, his dedicated Employ Read more