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.
'Mental Health Story' stories:
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I now have some understanding of who I am and what I need from life...
Eliza had been suffering with severe anxiety and depression, finding it hard to leave the house, but also knowing she had to start a new life in London… with the help of her Twining Enterprise Employment Specialist, Sonali, and Educational Specialist, Kam Read more
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You guided me gently yet thoroughly
Nazima was suffering with depression and had no confidence in herself at all. Thankfully, she found her way to Twining Enterprise and her Employment Specialist, Najla, who “gently yet thoroughly” supported her by developing Nazima’s job searching skills. Read more
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Your commitment to my success is truly inspiring
Anita had been working in hospitality but was feeling increasingly unhappy with how she was being treated by her managers. She wanted to change her career path to work in an office environment and found her way to Twining Enterprise and her Employment Spe Read more
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Developing confidence and hope!
Despite being a fully qualified architect, Jessamine’s anxiety and depression meant she didn’t have the confidence to acknowledge her professional achievements or search for jobs. However, since finding Twining Enterprise and her Employment Specialist, N Read more
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An employment support service that provides routine and stability
A life altering change in circumstances left Holly needing to re-evaluate her current working contract and then, following a difficult time with her then boss, found herself out of work just as the UK economy was crashing. Our Employment Specialist Monic Read more
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I am now confident in myself!
Isabella felt overwhelmed following the pandemic and needed someone on her side to support her confidence and career development. We asked Isabella how she felt about our IPS Works programme and the service she had received from Twining Enterprise and So 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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Life finally feels like it’s coming together!
Clarissa had fought a long battle with enduring depression, but felt her life was on the up with a new job in banking. Then the pandemic hit and she learnt she was being made redundant before she had even properly started in the role. This led to Claris Read more
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Eight years later Anthony continues to blossom in career & confidence!
We recently heard from one of our ex-clients - eight years after supporting him into employment! Reading about how, following the support he had received from us, he has blossomed in both his career and confidence – filled us with pure joy! We contacted Read more
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Not just a mum!
Vicky hadn’t worked for 14 years and was also battling anxiety and PTSD. However, she knew she wanted more for herself once her children were all at school. After an unhelpful experience with someone who should have supported her, she found her way to T Read more