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"A Safe Space to Reconnect with Myself"

About: Inclusion Thurrock (Talking Therapies)

(as a service user),

When I first started therapy, I wasn’t sure I’d feel comfortable with a male therapist. I was hesitant and unsure if I’d be able to open up. But from the very beginning, Conor made me feel safe and understood. He was kind, patient, and had a gentle way of making even the harder conversations feel easier. His sense of humour also helped create a relaxed and open space.

English isn’t my first language, and sometimes I found it hard to express exactly what I meant — but Conor was always patient. He listened carefully and helped me find the right words without ever making me feel rushed or misunderstood.

After almost two years of being a mum, I had started to lose myself. Through this therapy, I began to reconnect with who I am beyond just being a wife and a mother. It reminded me that I’m still me — and that my voice, needs, and identity matter.

I’m truly grateful for this experience. It helped me feel ME again, and that’s something I really needed. I needed to re connect with my self.

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Response from Andrezza Nwanganga, Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Inclusion yesterday
Andrezza Nwanganga
Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner,
Inclusion
Submitted on 08/08/2025 at 14:57
Published on Care Opinion at 14:57


Dear marchbs83,

Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience with Inclusion Thurrock talking therapies.

I am pleased to read how your therapy journey has helped you feel safe, understood, and reconnected with yourself.

We appreciate your honesty in expressing your initial hesitations and how your therapist’s kindness, patience, and sense of humour helped create a space where you felt comfortable to open. It is wonderful to know that the support you received made even the more difficult conversations feel manageable.

Your reflections on rediscovering your identity beyond being a wife and mother are incredibly powerful. We are so glad that therapy has helped you reclaim your voice and sense of self, which is such an important and inspiring transformation.

I will make sure your kind words are passed onto your therapist, Conor, as I am sure he will be touched to know how much his support has helped you.

Wishing you all the best on your continued journey.

Kind regards,

Ann

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