Choosing someone to talk to can feel a bit daunting. To help you decide if I am the right person for you, please read some of the comments my clients have made about me and my service. These testimonials are produced with the consent of the individuals who wrote them.
“I have and would again recommend Time to Change to anyone in need of support. Sessions with Alex Pledger have helped me to work through some personal issues in a safe place. Thanks to this I am gaining confidence and feeling emotionally stronger and more able to cope with the pressure and stresses of life.” E, (f), 35
“I was sceptical about trying counselling. I looked around on the Internet for a while, reading about other peoples experiences, I decided to look for a counsellor and approach them with an open mind. I saw Alex's website and the name was the first thing that struck me. "Time to Change" that fitted perfectly with my main goal, it was time for me to change. I got in touch with Alex and quickly had an initial assessment in the diary. I was nervous at first and during the first meeting I immediately felt at ease. Alex is very professional and clearly good at what she does. I soon booked an appointment for the following week. Since then I have appreciated Alex's professionalism, reliability and responsiveness should I need an appointment quickly. It has been a life changing few months for me, mostly for the better and that's thanks to Alex. Alex works with you to ensure you are getting what you want from the sessions, she has helped me turn my life around. I felt like I was in the doldrums but now I am a much happier, more positive and open person. While I appreciate it is Alex's job, I am grateful for how she has worked with me and turned my life around. If you are looking for a counsellor I would highy recommend Alex.” R, (m), 30
“I came to Alex looking for help with a history of long term depression and substance mis-use. The integrative approach Alex uses really appealed to me as I had found previous counselling, such as CBT, of limited use. Working with Alex has allowed me to explore the root cause of my behaviours in a safe space and allowed me to make gradual but significant changes which I can truly say have transformed my life” R, (f), 40
“Alex is a fantastic counsellor, very flexible, which is important to me as I work shifts, my initial appointment was arranged shortly after making initial contact, which was also important as there was no long wait for an appointment. I noticed that I started to feel a lot better within a few sessions, each session I felt I have grown from strength to strength and have continued on this positive path. Within a few months I feel like a totally different person, certainly not the same person who sat in the chair across from Alex just a few months ago. From first meeting Alex I felt very comfortable and relaxed, she put me at ease, is supportive and helpful and our sessions flowed at a steady pace. The centre is also very relaxing too. Counselling helps you to see things in a very different light. I'd definitely recommend speaking to Alex if you are feeling down or depressed, have low self esteem, have relationship issues, feel that you have very little confidence or feel that you are stuck in a rut and need a change of direction. It's a telephone number that I've kept and know that she is only a phone call away should I ever be in a position where I need to talk again.” J, (f), 35
“I found Alex very professional throughout the time I attended for counselling, which was for a period of about 9 months. Due to the nature of my work, at times I had to rearrange appointments last minute where Alex was always very flexible. During the sessions themselves Alex was always punctual, good at listening and at gently probing to identify underlying issues. I would not hesitate to recommend Time 2 Change to anyone, even though I realise that making that initial contact is the most difficult thing to do.” T, (f), 34
“I contacted Alex when I was thinking about making some positive changes in my life and she was exactly what I needed and hoped. She returned my calls and emails promptly and our appointments were always on schedule. More importantly she was professional but warm and has a true gift for listening and asking the right questions. (And not in a cliché 'how does that make you feel?' sort of way). She heard things I didn't even know I was saying and helped me to see, explore and understand things in a way that I could not have achieved on my own. I feel so much more balanced and at ease since working with her.” S, (f), 34
“I decided to take steps towards taking control of my life and doing the things that were important to me. I am delighted to say that since my coaching sessions with Alex I have made significant changes in my life in my relationship, work and social life. It has been a great few months and I have lots to look forward to. I've got a jobs list as long as my arm, but it's worth it!” R, (m), 30
