I had the pleasure of having Alex as my CBT therapist. I was struggling with negative coping mechanisms and Alex helped me to identify and stop them. He did this without making me feel lonely in my feelings. I had my doubts about therapy and its effectiveness due to previous experiences. Alex completely changed these ideas I used to have. We worked on the triggers to my coping mechanisms and how to find healthier alternatives. He helped me to find the confidence to start going to a boxing club, which is now one of the highlights of my week. I am so grateful to Alex for all the help he has given me.

Alex has been amazing. His guidance is gentle but also perceptive and deep, and working with him has opened mental and emotional doors I never knew existed. I am stronger, happier, wiser, not to mention sober – and profoundly grateful for his insight and support.

My life - work balance was taking a negative downturn, concerned with my wellbeing and thoughts I was experiencing, I spoke to my General Practitioner who diagnosed a Depression Episode. He prescribed medication to help, though he advised I sort additional professional help as a matter of urgency. I found the Values, that had help me to succeed in the Royal Marines, subsequently assisted me to maintain a positive mental attitude and determination to fight and conquer, when diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkinson’s Lymphoma, was in fact hindering my transition from Military to Civilian Life. I was fortunate to be signposted to Alex at Prometheus by the Soldier, Sailor & Airforce Association (SSAFA) and The Royal Marine Charity (TRMC), at the first session with Alex I had a feeling of solace, the man before me knew his profession. A program of further sessions followed with his skilful expertise and guidance, he helped me to make alterations to my behaviour and perception. There was tranquillity and structure in these sessions, as the weeks went by the fog in my mind slowly started to lift and clear. I can’t thank Alex enough for his patience and support during this dark time.

Alex was fantastic: insightful, supportive and always positive. He helped me work through problems that have been simmering for years, and which I thought would dog me for life. Thanks to Alex, the future is a brighter place for me.

When I was recommended Cognitive Behaviour Therapy I was very dubious that it would be of much use to me, or that I would feel comfortable talking through my difficulties with a stranger. By the end of the first session I was entirely reassured on both of these issues. Without telling me what I should or shouldn't be thinking or feeling, Alex elicited responses from me that put my troubles into perspective and gave me the confidence to realise that I was quite capable of overcoming them. He was interested, concerned and reassuring in a way that I really was not expecting, and over the course of a few weeks I came to value the sessions a great deal. Perhaps less critically, although equally important to me being in a busy job, Alex was adaptable as to when we could have our sessions. This made organising the CBT meetings around my work commitments very straightforward. This contributed considerably to the relaxed nature of our meetings. Even if you are suspicious of beginning a course of CBT, I would very much encourage you to give it a go if it has been recommended to you. In particular, I would endorse Alex as an outstanding counsellor. When I think of how nervous I was when I first approached him, I can't help wishing that someone had been able to point out to me just what a positive experience Alex's CBT sessions were going to be.

Earlier this year I commenced CBT with Alex. I suffer from anxiety which had worsened over the last year partly due to a big event I had to attend abroad. It had become acute and was interfering in the enjoyment of my life and I was starting to avoid doing things. I have had counselling before but have not experienced any changes with my anxiousness over the years. Therefore it was with some scepticism that I entered into CBT as my family were insistent that I should give it a try. Well I have been proved wrong. Over the weeks and months Alex has worked hard to help me work through my condition. My scepticism has turned to wonderment. I cannot believe the change CBT has made to my life. The event came and went and I suffered no anxiety and enjoyed the holiday that followed. I have since been enjoying life and although there have been times when I have felt myself relapsing, I put in place all that I have learnt and the recovery is very swift. CBT worked where other counselling failed I will always be grateful to Alex and his patience and I know that if the anxiety ever gets bad again I can call on him.