“My head was in such a mess, I couldn’t sort my problems out, everything was in a jumble and I didn’t know where to turn to. A friend encouraged me to make an appointment in the Loreto Centre and I haven’t looked back since. I’m in a much better place now and things are starting to come together in my life, I would hate to think what would have happened to me if I hadn’t taken my friends advice to come to the Centre”. (Female, age 27)

“I felt so lonely and empty inside, there were issues in past that were eating away at me inside. It is only through coming to counselling that I have finely been able move on with my life and make the necessary changes to move forward and begin to enjoy life again”. (Female, age 61).

“After I lost my job, I felt so depressed and was unable to face the day. My marriage was starting to crumble because I couldn’t let my wife know how awful I felt, and I could see no way out. My doctor suggested I try counselling. Everyone in the Centre was so helpful and made me feel so welcome. My counsellor was such a good listener and non-judgemental. Talking through my feelings about my current and past issues has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders, everything looks so differently now, and I approach life’s challenges in a more positive way”. (Male, age 46)

“I lost my job and had a very difficult break up with my boyfriend. I just felt everything was falling apart and I couldn't see the point in going on. My parents took me to the doctor, and he suggested that I come to the Centre. It hasn't been easy talking about what is going on for me, but I feel now after four months of therapy things are becoming clearer in my head. I am very grateful to the Centre and my therapist for being there for me”. (Female, age 23)

“I was feeling so depressed and took to my bed. Seeing close friends and family dying off suddenly brought home to me my own mortality and the feeling that I’m probably next. Feeling like I’m just waiting around to die was crippling. I went to see my doctor and he told me to make an appointment in the Centre. Therapy has helped me greatly and helped me to focus on what's good in my life”. (Female, age 70).

“My elderly mother passed away a couple of months ago. She was in a Nursing home and caught Covid. It’s been so difficult, we were not able to visit her and support while she was critically ill and that was devastating on all the family. We only got to see for her final hour and that broke my heart.. I have a whole lot of guilt and remorse around her being in a Nursing home, if only I had brought her to live with me she might be alive today. Coming for therapy is beginning to help, I know I have a long road ahead but I know I’ll get there.” (Client)

“A good friend recommended I come to the Loreto Centre as I was totally distraught and unable to cope after a personal traumatic experience. The shock and hurt I was going through caused me to go into a complete depression and I was suicidal. I lost all confidence in myself and I started to drink a lot. I was unable to look after my family and life was unbearable. Attending therapy has been hard but I have managed to work through the pain and anger and now I am slowly accepting that certain chapters in my life are over. I am more focused now on making a new life for myself and my family.” (Client)

“I was adopted and recently my birth mother has wanted to make contact with me. It was such a shock after all theses years and I struggled to cope her sudden interest in wanting to meet me. This caused me to have sever anxiety attacks and my doctor suggested I come to the Centre for therapy. This was the best thing for me to do as it helped me process my feelings and decide what I really wanted to do. “(Client)

“Lockdown restrictions for me was a total nightmare. I have four children all of school going age and one with sever intellectual disabilities. Between home schooling, boredom and melt downs I needed help. A friend recommended I come to the Centre, and I haven't looked back. Being able to talk about how I was feeling helped me so much. It is still difficult, but I have learned new coping skills which have helped.” (Client)

“A good friend recommended I come to the Loreto Centre as I was totally distraught and unable to cope after a personal traumatic experience. The shock and hurt I was going through caused me to go into a complete depression and I was suicidal. I lost all confidence in myself, and I started to drink a lot. I was unable to look after my family and life was unbearable. Attending therapy has been hard but I have managed to work through the pain and anger and now I am slowly accepting that certain chapters in my life are over. I am more focused now on making a new life for myself and my family.” (Client)