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' stories:
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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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Support to find a new career
Having worked in a corporate office environment for over 24 years, Sandip wanted a complete change of career and something that would mean he was more physical and working outside for more of his time. Lakhvinder supported Sandip with re-designing his CV 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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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
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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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I wouldn't be where I am today without Shayna’s help!
Salma* had been feeling lost in her search for work; not sure what she wanted to do or if she’d ever find a job she loved. This all changed when she met her dedicated Twining Employment Specialist, Shayna. Shayna helped her to discover her strengths and Read more
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A renewed sense of confidence
Remi* had been struggling with her mental health and the thought of job hunting, and all that entailed, felt overwhelming to her. Then she met Shivani, her dedicated Twining Employment Specialist, who helped to rebuild her self-esteem and confidence. Re Read more
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A personal story of my time with Twining Enterprise
Fatima* was referred to Twining Enterprise by her local Job Centre and met her dedicated Employment Specialist, Sonali. Sonali worked closely with Fatima to help restore her confidence and instil her internal belief in herself. Fatima was so pleased wit Read more
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Growing in confidence to look for work
Sian* worked closely with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Shivani, who helped her to feel more confident in the search for work. Sian was so pleased with the service she received, that she wrote to us and told us how she felt… Read more