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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Tracy made me feel I was worth it
Rigo had escaped an abusive relationship which led to him experiencing depression, anxiety and panic attacks. His NHS Talking Therapies counsellor referred him to Twining Enterprise to support him in his search for work and to help his recovery journey. Read more
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Severe stress brought on by organisational change
Following some significant changes to his work contract and location, Rob experienced severe work-related stress which was only exacerbated by a lack of co-operation and transparency within the organisation’s management hierarchy. After signing him off o Read more
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Support into sustainable employment
Martin suffered from a persistent physical condition which made working difficult, however, unable to get timely medical support paired with a long period of work absence, this untreated physical condition led to insomnia, a stutter and eventually the beg Read more
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Help at the most difficult time of my life…
Hoshiko found Twining Enterprise and her dedicated Employment Specialist, Monica, at one of the most difficult times of her life. Monica’s unwavering support and encouragement held Hoshiko up during a very dark period. Here Hoshiko tells us, in her own Read more
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Support to negotiate a positive return to work!
Rosette had experienced severe occupational stress leading to physical and mental burnout. She was advised by her therapist to contact Twining Enterprise for some employment support in negotiating a return to work, on her terms. This is when she met San Read more
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From being in a dark place to helping others face similar feelings
Daniel felt incredibly lost in himself, and when things became too much at work, he felt like life was not worth living. Thankfully he found Twining Enterprise and his Employment Specialist, Helen, at just the right time. Helen supported Daniel to find Read more
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Not every workplace is bad
Lois found herself in a tough spot at work. Her manager was inexperienced and took credit for Lois's accomplishments while blaming her for any mistakes. This situation caused Lois to feel anxious and lose her sense of self. Eventually, she sought therapy Read more
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I want to tell whoever reads this, it is possible, and you can do it!
Sophia was physically and mentally burnt out from a very stressful job which caused her to experience extreme depression. This situation made it almost impossible for Sophia to look for work, until she met Sanjay, her Employment Specialist at Twining Ent Read more
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Help to retain a job I loved!
Sarah loved her job in academia until issues emerged within her team which seriously threatened her position. As a single mum who had fought hard for her job, her status and income, Sarah wasn’t ready to just walk away, but didn’t know what to do next an Read more
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I feel like a whole new person!
Mark found support through the help of two Twining Enterprise Employment Specialists – Madalina and Cliff – who both worked at his speed, listened to him explain his situation and concerns, and patiently took what he said and helped work with him to make Read more