Your stories
We have collated some of the kind words that the people and organisations we have worked with have shared with us.
“Thanks so much for the outlines – they’re helpful, and I’ll be able to use stuff from them”
– Local Counsellor
“Through giving personal experiences of client interactions I was able to understand how the process works and the tools I would need to enable client work”
– Local Counsellor
“The course highlighted the intricacies and trainers had very useful knowledge and experience”
– Trainee Volunteer
“I did enjoy being at the team meeting again. You and the other women are an inspiring team, and a pleasure to be with. … the first meeting with you all played a part in helping me reach that decision.”
– Local Counsellor
“When I am here, I can be myself… I get to share what’s really going on and it helps me be less angry and confused.”
– Anonymous
“My counsellor was very supportive and understanding. I can’t express how much support she gave me.”
– April 2020
“Thank you so much, Alternatives – you guys are so skilled!”
– Local Recovery Worker, 2020
“It feels amazing to talk… it’s good to know what I say will stay between us.”
– Anonymous
“I feel I don’t need to edit myself here, I can just be myself”
– Anonymous
“It has been good practice trusting people here”
– Anonymous
“Thank you for letting me tell my story. I felt like you understood and heard me without trying to fix me.”
– Anonymous
“Sometimes you just need to talk to someone, to get it all out your head and not feel judged or told what to do.”
– Anonymous
“Coming here has helped me gain more insight into why I think the way I think. You seem to see things that I don’t that are holding me back and once I see them, I can make a change. Thank you.”
– Anonymous
“I didn’t think it would be as helpful as it was to just have space to think.”
– Anonymous
“I feel so much lighter and less anxious after talking today.”
– Anonymous