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 employment support' stories:
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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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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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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 am now employed!
Agnes* was referred to Twining Enterprise when she wanted to find work. She was paired with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Jenny, who works on our IPS Workwise employment support programme helping people with challenging mental illness across North 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
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A refreshing and compassionate approach
After graduating, Andreea’s* mental health became more challenging as she navigated the employment market in the hope of finding a career that resonated with her passion. Each application became a reminder of her insecurities, and with each rejection, sh 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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Feeling supported at a difficult time
Richard* had experienced a serious road accident during his shift as a delivery driver and didn’t get the support he needed from his employer to navigate his way back to working again. His NHS Talking Therapies counsellor referred him to Twining Enterpri Read more
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Working with Rebecca has brought me confidence
Melissa had been struggling to leave the house due to agoraphobia and paranoia, until she was referred to Twining, and met Rebecca, her dedicated Employment Specialist. Rebecca helped Melissa with her mental health and employment related needs, and she h 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
