MindFlex Therapy Service

This was the first time had ever reached out for professional help after years of struggling, I found it surprisingly easy to talk honestly about all issues, and this in itself was a great help. Through all of my sessions there were a number of tools recommended for me to use, and from this toolbox I am now able to call upon a few select weapons to help me when I am experiencing difficult moments again. Thanks for your help

Gemma has helped me massively, after years of indecisiveness towards reaching out for help . I wish I'd done it sooner . Gemma is a very warm, friendly, down to earth person. She makes you feel comfortable in her company and listens . If your struggling like I have done for years , contact Gemma she has helped me

Having therapy with Gemma is easily one of the best steps I've taken this year. At first it can feel daunting, but Gemma is very personable and quickly makes you feel comfortable. She probes you just enough to make you think, and really understand the things which are affecting your mental health. I found the whole experience really enlightening, and I would encourage others who are struggling to reach out for support.

At the start of 2023, I experienced true depression for the first time in my life. I'm a 50+ year old man, an engineer by trade, and I knew that practical help is what I needed, and that is what I got from my doctor in the form of medication. My doctor suggested seeking out talking therapies if I was able to. He told me that they do work, especially in conjunction with the medication prescribed. I'll admit to being somewhat skeptical, failing to see how a talking therapy could really help me. Still, I knew I needed all the help I could get and was referred to Gemma by BUPA. I was able to start my sessions with Gemma within the week, talking via Zoom at the weekend which suited me perfectly. Over the following weeks, Gemma worked with me to help learn techniques to help control the effects of depression, giving me greater understanding of what I was going through. This was all done with great understanding on Gemma's part. It has been over 6 months since my last session with Gemma and I've been able to occasionally practice the techniques that Gemma taught me to identify and control depressive episodes before they can affect me to much. I consider this an excellent result for myself, and proof that that despite my initial scecptism, talking therapies do indeed work, and very well at that. I would 100% recommend Gemma to anyone who needs help with their mental health.

Gemma has really helped in the last 18 months, she has managed to help me think and do things a lot differently. Gemma does not judge you and she has your best interests at heart

Gemma is an excellent therapist. Insightful, knowledgeable, unflappable. Has a wealth of resources to draw on and direct you to. Highly recommended'

'Having therapy with Gemma is easily one of the best steps I've taken this year. At first it can feel daunting, but Gemma is very personable and quickly makes you feel comfortable. She probes you just enough to make you think, and really understand the things which are affecting your mental health. I found the whole experience really enlightening, and I would encourage others who are struggling to reach out for support'

Gemma really helped with trying to understand my anxiety. She listened to what i had to say and help guide me to a solution. She also helped me to understand why i was feeling like i was even if i hadn't realised that's how i was feeling

'Having always been a very strong and confident person I dealt with the death of my Mom quite well... or so I thought. It wasn't until a year on and various triggers caused me to have a break down. I Hash no idea what was happening but knew I needed help. BUPA authorised some therapy sessions for me and I found Gemma from MindFlex on their website. I'd never had therapy before and never really understood it. I can honestly say it was the best thing I did. Just like fixing a torn muscle and seeing a physiotherapist, I needed to fix and heal my broken mind. My therapist was kind, patient and was able to teach me the perspective and tools I needed to rebuild myself. I had to learn to grieve finally and she helped me through this at my pace. I have recommended many people to seek help if they believe they need it. There's absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about, it's just another piece of your body that needs fixing