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.
'Stress' 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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My mental health has massively improved
Lisbeth* has been working with her dedicated Employment Specialist, Taranjit, for several months and has already applied for more jobs than she ever has done in her life before, as well as experiencing a massive improvement in her mental health. Lisbeth Read more
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Amy’s kindness allowed me to feel safe
Michelle* had been under extreme pressure at work which led her to have a breakdown and seek support from NHS Talking Therapies. Her therapist referred her to Amy, her dedicated Employment Advisor, whose kind listening ear made Michelle feel safe enough 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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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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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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Steph was someone I could properly open up with…
Emilia was signed off work with stress and referred to Twining Enterprise via her doctor. Emilia couldn’t believe the high level of service that her dedicated Employment Specialist, Steph, provided her with. She started her journey thinking she couldn’t Read more
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Severe stress brought on by organisational change
Following some significant changes to his work contract and location, Rob experienced severe work-related stress which was only exacerbated by a lack of co-operation and transparency within the organisation’s management hierarchy. After signing him off o Read more
