Client Testimonials
Counselling
As a doctor I have been well trained to solve problems but hitting a big personal crisis I found myself paralysed by emotion. Florence’s skilful, engaging and sensitive counselling is still helping me through my confusion and inner conflicts. Whatever the outcome I feel sure that I will arrive in a better place than I was.
Counselling
Counselling was absolutely the last resort for our marriage and
neither of us knew what to expect. Our problems seemed so convoluted
I wondered where on earth we would begin, but Florence’s direct
approach and down to earth manner made us get to the point pretty
quickly and, more importantly, stay there. It was a huge relief to
talk openly without feeling freakish or judged or pitied and we were
given tasks each week which were suited to us and the stages we were
at. Florence always explained why she was asking us to do things
which were sometimes difficult, and this was reassuring- we didn’t
feel an expectation to ‘succeed’, just to try things and see what
happens. She was able to keep up just enough pressure to keep us
moving forward, but without us being overwhelmed at the difficult
bits (of which there are necessarily quite a few). This approach has
been very successful for us, and has opened up lines of
communication which seemed absolutely beyond reach when we started.
Senior Lecturer
Counselling
I really valued counselling because it made me take time to think
and empowered me to decide objectively what I believed was best. I
had been stuck in a situation which I felt I had to stay with by
reason of guilt. Talking it through and actually thinking about what
I wanted and what changes were required helped me to move on. Also
the reading material recommended was also very useful in that
respect. Since moving down to London, I have found it has continued
to help in dealing with adjusting to new relationships and new
challenges and also helping me to cope with my mothers death in May.
Chartered Accountant, Architect.
Counselling
The vitriol and venom of our first meeting would have been enough
to put any sane person off - Who are these awful people? Thankfully
Florence is trained to see beneath the pain, hurt and defences. Her
sense of humour, perception, gentleness yet no-nonsense attitude
helped put a long marriage back on track. Hopefully the new skills
we have learnt with counselling will help us nurture a healthier,
more loving relationship built on mutual respect, safe in the
knowledge that counselling is still available if we should need it.
Medical Herbalist.
Counselling and Personal Development
I have been attending Counselling and Personal Development group
workshops with Florence. Areas covered include
Assertiveness/Confidence Building/Goal Setting and Self Image. All
of which have been excellent in giving me the confidence to apply
myself too achieve my goals and personal development. Florence has
taught me how to identify my fears and deal with them and has
recommended various reading material which has helped me immensely.
Whenever I am feeling low or afraid, I have an imaginary
conversation in my head with Florence which gives me the positive
energy to cope and deal with my fears. She is my “Guardian Angel.
NHS Employee.
Counselling and Personal Development
My relationship was ruined, constant arguments, anger,
frustration and plenty of tears. Florence has taught us both how to
listen, communicate, appreciate and understand each other. Thank-you
for saving us, you are a true mentor. I was a depressed, frightened
and very sad sole, with the help of Florence and personal
development I learned to become a happy, content and strong person.
A truly inspirational workshop that has turned my world around.
Thank you Florence.
Interior Designer.
Counselling and Personal Development
I was very sceptical about how counselling could help me. It has
been a long journey and Florence’s straight, direct and
unjudgemental approach has been a consistent support, enabling me to
face up to my issues in a safe environment. I have also attended one
of her Personal Development Workshops and found her easy going and
relaxed way of communicating great fun and very conducive to
learning. A true professional.
Horse Trainer.
Counselling and Personal Development
I found Florence’s personal development workshops, and the
counselling she has to offer, to be a life changing experience, life
is about change, visualisation and realising your potential, and
that is what Flo is all about, sometimes everyone needs that guiding
hand to point them in the right direction, Florence puts you on the
road to a great journey.
Company Director.
Personal Development Training
I found Florence to be an engaging and inspirational trainer and
would thoroughly recommend the course.
Surveyor, Associate Director.
Life Coaching
It has been a fantastic experience working with Florence. My
life, both professionally and personally, has transformed through
her powerful coaching. She is my ‘life coach’ and has a superb
ability to guide you to solutions in your everyday experiences.
Florence helped me understand the importance of valuing myself. The
results in my work and relationships have been quite amazing. I
continue to enjoy my own self-development, whilst working with her.
She has helped add a new dimension to my own golf coaching, the
power of psychology. This has allowed me to successfully influence
my clientele.
Class AA PGA Golf Professional.
Life Coaching
I initially engaged Nightingales on a management development
basis but quickly discovered that I needed to deal with personal
life management which was undermining my performance. This was a
time of real crisis and I was already a well developed individual.
Florence meets you at your point of need and is extremely adept at
getting to the route of issues and prioritising the management of
these matters. She is very approachable, effective and has knowledge
and skill set that can deal with the spectrum of both work and
personal performance. She does all of this in a non threatening, non
pretentious and oftentimes lively, humorous manner. During my time
with Nightingales I moved from a position of perceived weakness to
one where I was very powerful and making life changing decisions.
During this period I managed a high pressure role with one of the
most successful financial services organisations in the world,
completed a Masters degree, changed employers, relocated and made
lifestyle changes that were overdue. More than anything I have
highly developed skills set and trust my instinct which is
supporting my entire lifestyle.
Strategic Supply Chain Manager.