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.
'Depression' stories:
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Lakhvinder’s guidance empowered me to take control of my own path!
Ava* had reached a critical point in her life with some difficult personal challenges, when she was referred to Twining Enterprise for employment support. Ava started working with her dedicated Employment Advisor, Lakhvinder, who supported Ava to start t 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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Thank you Twining for providing this amazing free service
Frederick* was referred to Twining Enterprise at a time when his mental health was deteriorating after leaving a job that caused him significant stress. He started working with his dedicated Employment Specialist, Astrid, who provided support and encoura Read more
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I finally felt like someone saw my true value
Jade had left her job and received an ADHD diagnosis. She wanted to work but needed support to find something that was right for her and all the training and skills she already had. Jade was referred to Twining Enterprise via her NHS Talking Therapies c Read more
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Getting practical work experience to support my journey
Following redundancy Sayed felt his skills were limited to find new work; however, when Sayed met Sarah, his dedicated Employment Specialist, he immediately felt like she listened to his situation and understood. With her support, Sayed has now secured a Read more
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This has given me my confidence back
Annette felt like she’d never get back to work and this was having a detrimental impact on her mental health. Her NHS Talking Therapies counsellor referred her to Twining Enterprise, and she was paired with Amy, her dedicated Employment Advisor... Read more
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Using my own experience to change lives
Following a serious road accident Zack found getting back into work tough. He took the brave step of seeking support via his GP and was referred to Twining Enterprise and his dedicated Employment Specialist, Peter. Just working alongside Peter to develo Read more
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I'm so grateful to have her by my side!
Daria worked with one of our Employment Specialists on our West London Works programme, and instantly felt supported by Chantelle. As a consequence, Daria has now secured a position that aligns perfectly with her skills and aspirations. Daria told us ho Read more
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Being in-work positively impacts on my mental health
Matthew had found the search for work difficult, particularly paired with experiencing anxiety and depression, and needed some extra support to get a full-time job again. He visited a local jobs fair and met Tracy, who was staffing the Twining Enterprise Read more
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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