TESTIMONIALS
Discover how therapy has impacted the lives of others. These testimonials offer personal insights into the transformative journey of self-discovery and growth through therapeutic support.
Each testimonial reflects a unique journey and the positive changes experienced by my clients. Their words highlight the power of therapy in fostering healing, growth, and a deeper understanding of oneself. I am grateful to have been a part of their stories and am honoured to share their experiences with you.
I would like to personally thank Besa for her work with me, guiding me to a happier place where I can take care of myself, my mind, and my relationships with my family. Best wishes to you, Besa. - Female, age 30
"I came to Besa for support with my alcohol issues and was greatly supported through our weekly discussions, aimed at helping me understand why I was engaging in harmful actions. Besa guided me on a path of self-discovery, helping me identify the emotions and feelings triggering these actions. During our meetings, I would talk about what troubled me the most, and Besa encouraged me to vocalise my irrational thoughts. She used subtle questioning methods to help me realise which thoughts were driving my repetitive harmful behaviours. When describing my thoughts, Besa encouraged me to continue speaking and provided ample time for me to honestly express my deepest anxieties, which felt like a 'weight off my shoulders.'
With Besa's caring tone, I felt I could speak in a safe space. Her hints and questions helped me recognize when my thoughts were irrational, and she always encouraged positivity, bringing light-heartedness and humour to our sessions, even sharing a few jokes. I always felt treated with kindness and thoughtfulness, never embarrassed about expressing my insecurities. Besa provided positive reinforcement, reminding me of my intelligence, bravery, and wisdom, which boosted my self-confidence.
Besa went above and beyond, equipping me with additional tools like internet links and helpful documents containing positive self-statements and healthy mind behaviours for independent encouragement. Throughout our sessions, she prompted me to reflect on my strengths and what I liked about my character, helping me feel valuable and worthy of respect and listening. She emphasised my right to assert my true desires and feelings, teaching me that I didn't need to please others while asserting my personal boundaries.
Despite discussing difficult issues, our sessions were filled with laughter and kindness. Besa creatively helped me express my thoughts and emotions, like when she had me list the consequences of decisions, which deeply resonated with me and guided my future choices. I always felt cared for as a person because Besa made time and space for me, adjusting her schedule to accommodate our talks.
Besa taught me that it's normal to experience uncomfortable emotions and moments of anxiety in life, part of the human experience. She treated me with utmost importance, always striving to understand what was happening in my life. Her lessons on self-compassion have allowed me to forgive myself and better understand my mother, whom I see could also benefit from compassion and patience.
My relationships with my family improved after counselling with Besa, as she helped me identify familial patterns that linked my mother and grandmother. These insights were healing and comforting, providing a voice of reason to counteract irrational behaviours stemming from uncomfortable emotions."
While with previous psychotherapists I felt like I was hearing things I already knew, what I heard from you was completely new, yet completely clear and so significant for my life! - A couple, ages 27 & 37
"I think you're exceptional! I've tried several times before to start working with a psychotherapist, and it never worked out. I would feel strange and uncomfortable, and often the whole situation felt artificial. I started to think it was impossible to relax while working with a therapist and to reach any significant conclusions.
You have really managed to create a pleasant and natural atmosphere. I like that you are dynamic. The conversation isn't "stiff," I don't get the impression that you're using stock phrases, and I especially like that I genuinely feel you care about what you hear and say. I feel that you are present and dedicated to the topic we are discussing, and this helps me open up and feel comfortable, but also believe in the "solvability of the problem."
In addition to the pleasant and supportive atmosphere, I would also emphasize the useful observations about me and my relationships. They really opened my eyes and gave me insights into things I hadn't noticed before. While with previous psychotherapists I felt like I was hearing things I already knew, what I heard from you was completely new, yet completely clear and so significant for my life! In a time when information is available everywhere, hearing something new and so important with a "life-changing" effect is truly valuable. You are a gem!"
Thanks to Besa, I'm no longer ashamed to say I'm a fantasy writer; moreover, I recognize my own strengths and freedom in writing novels. Thank you, Besa, for the inner voice that gives me wings! - Female, age 50
“Mining and dance, that's how I would briefly describe my experience.
Besa is a therapist with exceptionally broad knowledge and heartfelt dedication to her clients. Unwavering and determined to help the client even when I thought there was no way forward. During therapy with Besa, I often thought, 'Hey, those are my thoughts!', meaning - she understands what troubles me. It's a fantastic feeling to receive such recognition and support. Above all, Besa taught me skills to recognize, accept, and cope with negative thoughts. With her help, I regained strength for dance and writing."
She was honest, direct, pointed out my neglects, and helped me see a new version of myself. Her advice, like how to breathe, imagine a colour when I can't sleep, is present every evening, and for that, thank you Besa. I'm very grateful you entered my life. - Female, age 45
“I found it pleasant to work with Besa. Despite having had several therapists throughout my life, her calmness, voice, and the exercises we did together led to significant improvement in my quality of life. Even when I struggled most with my illness, Besa found ways through well-prepared tasks and confrontations to help me accept everything, not give up, and live life to the fullest. I thought I was doing some things well, but through therapy, it became clear I didn't know how to set boundaries, and this is where Besa helped me the most."
Besa has helped me understand my own value and how much I undervalued myself - even to this day I still remember her message of being kinder to myself. - Male, age 29
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Besa. She has helped me understand a lot of different things about myself at the end of my relationship and really gave me the empathy and patience I always needed in life to understand who I was and what I was doing to myself. I struggled with many different parts of my relationship and struggled to have anyone beside me who was truly on my side. Besa has helped me understand my own value and how much I undervalued myself - even to this day I still remember her message of being kinder to myself. She has also helped me immensely with understanding my own psychological patterns and has enabled my self-development through meditation for the better. I am glad I went with my gut and chose to work with Besa as she is both warm and professional, and I felt very comfortable sharing my life story with her in every session. She is very good at adapting to different situations and I hope to continue seeing her as I move through my journey."
Bringing Besa into our life allowed us to address the issues of the past and move forward together with the naive love of a freshly invigorated relationship. - A couple, ages 46 & 46
"My wife and I had been in a relationship for 18 years. Both with strong personalities, we argued a lot but never learned to communicate or reconcile differences constructively. As a result, over time, layers of bitterness took root, we became somewhat estranged from each other and our relationship became more volatile and toxic approaching the point of divorce.
Unaccustomed to discussing feelings aloud, Besa’s warm and impartial nature created a safe space to explore the layers of issues, many of which had been buried years ago and provided the guidance to deal with issues that inevitably arise today and in the future.
Bringing Besa into our life allowed us to address the issues of the past and move forward together with the naive love of a freshly invigorated relationship. Thank you Besa."
