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.
'Coping with Stress' 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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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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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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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
