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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From endless knock-backs to securing a job!
Naeem had been constantly applying for jobs but hearing nothing back. This caused him to feel low whilst his anxiety also gradually increased. This is when he approached Twining Enterprise and met Sandra, his dedicated Employment Specialist, who support Read more
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I can always rely on Peter to help me!
After becoming ill and needing to take time off work, Susan fell into a deep depression as the anxiety about returning to her old job grew. She sought help from NHS Talking Therapies who recommended she get in touch with Twining Enterprise for support wi Read more
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Just keep going – even when things feel hard…
Martin had been employed for over 30 years but COVID forced him to stop working for the safety of his son. This break in his career led to him experiencing some very dark thoughts, and the situation was only made worse by a decline in his physical health Read more
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Getting her confidence back!
Zeina worked with one of our West London Works Employment Specialists, Debra, who helped her with practical job searching activities and extending her professional network of contacts. This supported Zeina to job search, but also helped her to develop co 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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Work has hugely improved my mental health
Samuel first experienced mental health challenges during his teenage years, which despite him seeking help for, continued to be prevalent during his work and continuing education. A breakthrough happened when he decided to use his own experiences with hi Read more
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Supporting Gloria back to a positive place!
Gloria had found herself in a dark place with her mental health but made the brave move to help herself and called upon the assistance of people she knew could support her back to health – her Health Coordinator, her family and our Employment Specialist, Read more
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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
