Patient Reviews
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"I highly recommend working with Stephen, he is a very caring, patient and trustworthy person who has a wealth of knowledge that has helped to guide me in a better direction in life. I am so so grateful to him for all his help and patience. I've learned so much in the months I've been attending sessions. I was a bit unsure about going to see a male therapist at first to be honest because I thought being female that a male therapist wouldn't fully understand me but I really wish I could've found Stephen sooner. In the past I had attended sessions with a female therapist who was lovely but I always felt the work with her was very surface level, I didn't feel I was making any progress but working with Stephen has been amazing. He completely puts you at ease, the environment he's created for the sessions is very safe and I always feel much more spacious in myself after each session and having been quite an anxious person for my whole life this is a wonderful feeling. Even in between the sessions Stephen offers a lot of help and guidance. Whatever you may be struggling with in life I honestly recommend getting in touch with Stephen. I really appreciate all your help Stephen, thank you so much."
~ review by Deb M.
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"Before I found Stephen I was completely lost. I felt so alone and didn’t know who I was. When I walked through his door and was greeted by his calming nature, I knew I was in the right place instantly. Stephen is truly one of a kind, gifted and I cannot express in words how much he has helped me. I had been coming to Stephen for well over a year and I can honestly say that I am not the same woman who walked through his front door back then. Stephen helped me deal with my traumas, showed me how to use the tools that I already had to know myself, feel my self worth and not be afraid to question the world around me. I now feel a sense of contentment and comfort that I never had before. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone who needs a helping hand."
~ review by Ashley M.
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“I can't express enough gratitude for the incredible journey I've had with Stephen over the past eight months. If you're looking for a psychotherapist who goes above and beyond, look no further – Stephen is simply exceptional.
From the moment I started my sessions, I knew I was in the hands of someone who truly cares about their patients. I had to wait a couple of months to get an appointment, but let me assure you, it was absolutely worth it.
Stephen has been instrumental in transforming my life. His ability to identify toxic patterns and guide me toward recognizing and dealing with them has been nothing short of life-changing. Thanks to him, I can now see through fake personas and identify those who are untrue to themselves. He has helped me break free from the chains of people-pleasing, empowering me to prioritise my own well-being- I am still working on it!
He doesn't just scratch the surface; he dives deep into the root causes of anxiety and stress, unraveling habits that were holding me back. .
Stephen guided me in establishing healthy boundaries, allowing me to protect my mental and emotional space. I now feel more empowered with each passing day.Being under Stephen's care is an investment in oneself that pays off tenfold. If you're fortunate enough to secure a spot with him, don't hesitate – it's an opportunity you won't want to miss. I am grateful for the profound impact he has had on my life, and I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen's practice to anyone seeking genuine transformation and healing.”
~ review by Kamila B.
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“Stephen is an excellent therapist and, while my therapy for now has run its course, when I return to therapy, it will be to his practice. I highly recommend working with him if you are keen to make real and substantial changes in your life. He is non-judgmental, direct, and very collaborative in his practice. He’s helped me to feel more balanced and secure, more in tune with my real self, and my life has changed significantly for the better during my time working with him.”
~ review by Sam
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"My first experience of therapy was some 11-12 years ago. I attended therapy regarding the issues I was having with anger and depression, which were affecting my relationships, my work and my overall health. Since then, I have visited 5 different therapists including Stephen.
Prior to beginning working with Stephen, I was fairly sure I was ‘always going to be this way’ and there was nothing anyone could do for me, but it is now difficult for me to put into words how beneficial this process has really been. Transformative? Invaluable? Necessary? It is all of these things and more. If you are prepared to do the work and want to meet your issues head on, then Stephen will commit equally to helping you on your path. He is intuitive, genuine, caring and extremely good at what he does. He can and will help you learn about yourself, why you are the way you are and provide you with the support and tools you need to manage your journey going forwards. The process was more than just talking about my problems, which is why therapy had never worked for me in the past.
In a world of mediocrity and incompetence it has been refreshing to work with someone at the top of their game and a credit to their profession. I cannot recommend Stephen's services highly enough."
~ review by G.
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“Working with Stephen over the past few months has been great. A very kind, patient, understanding and professional therapist who always has your needs at the point of his focus with no judgement and the best intention.
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you soon.”~ review by Josh N.
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“I’ve done long-term work with Stephen that took me from chronic problems with my self-esteem, through poor relationship choices, to confronting narcissistic habits I wasn’t even aware I’d had. It’s been an incredible journey and there were times I was ready to give up because it felt too difficult. But Stephen stuck with me and I can safely say I’m a far more secure and honest person at the end of it all. All the challenges to my b.s. have made all the difference to the way I live my life now. And I finally have real respect for myself.”
~ testimonial by G.M.
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“Working with Stephen has changed my life for the better. He provides a safe space for you to grow and heal. Stephen is a genuine, kind soul who cares for his patients in a way that I have never experienced with previous therapists. From the minute I walked into his practice, I knew I was in safe hands. Truly one of a kind! From the bottom of my soul, thank you Stephen.”
~ review by Amanda C.
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"Finding Stephen has been life-changing for me. He provides a calm, safe space without any judgement. I felt understood, respected and listened to. He helped me to understand what I was going through and taught me ways to accept it, work through it and be able to move on from it. He is compassionate, kind, honest and professional and I would have no problem recommending him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced psychotherapist."
~ review by Sarah P.
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“Excellent, professional and non judgemental care. Stephen is patient, listens intently and above all he is honest and I’ve really felt like I can be truly myself in therapy sessions with him which has helped me tremendously. Highly recommended.”
~ review by Natalie K.
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"I cannot recommend Stephen enough. He is a fabulous therapist, he is an exceptionally kind and compassionate human being, not to mention being in possession of a beautiful soul. Stephen is a consummate professional who has helped me reach a sense of confidence in myself. I have changed for the better after working with him. He is the most caring and non judgemental man I have ever had the pleasure to meet, who never failed to make me feel comfortable and safe in his company, and in today’s world that quality is priceless."
~ testimonial by Scott P.
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“The best therapy. I've never been so calm and happy. Stephen has helped me in so many ways during my therapy with him. Working through traumas, some of which I didn't even consider. My life both mental and physical is so much happier and calmer since my therapy. I can't recommend Stephen enough!”
~ review by Lewis
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“Stephen possess what I would call a 'gift'. Not only does he pin point with such aplomb ones issues / thinking, he does it in a way that instantly relaxes you because there is an instant follow up solution... Don't be worried about the work involved, the outcome is life changing. Stephen and his approach has complemented my life no end.”
~ review by Jon
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“Stephen has a genuine gift of insight that I believe very few people possess. I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with Stephen to address childhood trauma that was stopping me fulfilling my life. I have been able to revisit past experiences and create a new world for myself. His intuition, natural gift and care meant that every stage of therapy was dealt with astuteness, that on many occasions, I found astonishing. How could someone pin point so accurately my issues, and then to offer a solution so quickly and thoughtfully, I found staggering…He is a true asset to his profession.”
~ testimonial by J.L.
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“I’m so pleased with the work that I did with this therapist. He was perceptive and created just the right environment to help me feel safe enough to look at some painful things I felt I had to look at. I will be going back again after taking this break. Thank you again Stephen”
~ review by J.M.
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“Admittedly I was nervous about seeing a therapist but Stephen is extremely good at what he does. He’s professional without making your chats with him uncomfortable. He offers help in session and also out-with your sessions with a host of insightful resources that he has taken the time to put together. He is very clear with what support he can offer but never pushes you into anything that you’re not ready for. He has given me tools to deal with things that I often find myself referring back to. If I ever feel the need to work on myself again I will return to Stephen without question.”
~review by Ashley W
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"Stephen has done so much more for me than I could ever summarize in a simple review, and has helped me accomplish far more than I could have hoped for or imagined in less than a year (during this 2020 global COVID-19 pandemic). Stephen has helped me get in touch with the power, strength, and courage within me. He helped me rid my life of abuse and exploitation. He has helped me see the truth of who I am, my value, and worth as a human being. He has helped me find my voice. And for the first time in my life I am independent and free in every sense of these words.
Stephen truly is a rare diamond both as a psychotherapist and as a person. He genuinely cares for all his clients, is attentive, responsive, and supportive. He will match his clients’ commitment to the therapeutic work and will not leave them short changed. He is reasonable and fair. He is authentic, genuine, and real with his patients. Stephen is by far the most brilliant professional I have ever known, with a profound wisdom and understanding of the human condition, psychology, and life in general.
Services I’ve had the honor of receiving from Stephen include psychotherapy, counseling, life skills, crisis intervention, supplementary support, career development, personal development, and psychoeducation. To say Stephen Forrest changed my life would be an understatement. Because the truth is, before working with Stephen, I had never actually felt safe enough to truly experience living. Thank you so much Stephen for everything."
~ review by S.M.
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“It's insane to consider the progress I've made in overcoming my struggles in the past year due to the support that Stephen has provided for me. Highly recommend!”
~ review by David F.
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“Stephen provides a unique service in psychotherapy with in-depth work that you might not get elsewhere. He really opens your mind to new ways of thinking and dealing with the stresses of everyday life and past trauma. I appreciate his honesty and patience. I also love that he teaches meditation which is something I have been interested in for years but never got around to learning. It was great to have a session purely about meditation and I’m sure I will be back for more. Thank you again!”
~ testimonial by N.K.
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"Stephen has given me a new perspective on life, helping me to embrace past difficulties and amend the way I look at current ones. He had a unique approach, blending more traditional methods with philosophy, meditation, self-awareness for my healing. I will be eternally grateful for his insight and honesty."
~review by Marc V.
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"I consider myself very lucky to have found Stephen. He is a great, attentive listener and offers extremely valuable insight during the sessions but also on his website.He identified my issues swiftly and over a period of a few months helped me to make significant changes. Feeling safe and understood on a very deep level, I was able to access some old repressed feelings and work through them during our sessions. The experiential work we did was really transformative, helped me not only to become conscious of certain issues but also to break through things on a deeper, emotional level. Gradually a way out started to feel possible. I'm finally on a right path, for which I'm extremely grateful. I can't recommend him highly enough."
~ review by K.S.
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"Stephen is an attentive and caring practitioner and person, offering invaluable insight and perspectives. He is easy to talk to and is totally non judgemental. His services come highly recommended."
~ review by Mia D.
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“Stephen is the best in this field of business knows exactly how to help you with life its self and always has time to get back to you even if you don't have an appointment. Thanks Stephen for everything.”
~review by M.C.
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“I have just recently completed a course of psychotherapy with Stephen. I have suffered with overwhelming anxiety and bouts of depression for a large part of my life and despite my best efforts was never able to resolve this. Stephen has been an absolute god send for me. He is kind and compassionate and has a great deal of knowledge regarding good and poor mental health. He helped me to uncover the root causes of my problems and has taught me how to heal myself in a very short period of time. I can recommend Stephen to anyone suffering from mental distress. He is a credit to his profession.”
~ review by Anne G.
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“My therapy sessions with Stephen have been life changing. His many years of experience give him a wisdom and knowledge that is invaluable and his caring and warm persona immediately creates ease and trust. Stephen works collaboratively with clients, and intuitively understands what is required at any given moment during a session. I feel that Stephen has guided me towards uncovering my real self, and has given me the techniques and tools to continue my journey towards peace and equanimity going forward.”
~ review by Lara M.
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“Stephen has worked with me to move beyond frequent episodes of suicidal ideation. I now embrace life and I'm equipped to face the future with understanding and strength. Life is now in colour.
I would thoroughly recommend Stephen for his wisdom, professionalism, kindness and empathy.
I will be forever grateful, as will my family.”~ review by Joan
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“This is the highest quality psychotherapy you can come across in my opinion. My sessions with Stephen have given me so much clarity and courage in my life, to be who I truly am, and live my life as an empowered individual. His human and authentic approach to psychotherapy made it a profound experience, I would say the most authentic conversations I have ever had. Deeply refreshing and enlightening. Together we got to the root causes of my issues and I learned how to meet my needs and develop an indestructible and sustainable connection to my unique essence.”
~ review by Rohan
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“Wonderful and caring. Stephen has transformed my life! I found his approach so professional – I felt cared for, listened to and cherished – seen as an individual with individual requirements. Stephen is a true credit to his profession and this world. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this guy – he knows what he’s doing that’s for sure.”
~ review by Joe L.
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“My therapy sessions with Stephen have been life changing. His many years of experience give him a wisdom and knowledge that is invaluable and his caring and warm persona immediately creates ease and trust. Stephen works collaboratively with clients, and intuitively understands what is required at any given moment during a session. I feel that Stephen has guided me towards uncovering my real self, and has given me the techniques and tools to continue my journey towards peace and equanimity going forward.”
~ review by Lara M.