The difference between Strength and Courage

It takes strength to be firm.

It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to stand guard.

It takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer.

It takes courage to surrender.

It takes courage to be certain.

It takes courage to have doubt.

It takes strength to fit in.

It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to feel a friend’s pain.

It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to hide feelings.

It takes courage to feel your own pain

It takes strength to endure abuse.

It takes courage to stop it.

It takes strength to stand alone.

It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love.

It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive.

It takes courage to live.

(Author unknown)

Perhaps only courageous people are prepared to engage with counselling? Now there’s a thought!

"Back in November, I was in a very dark place. I even considered taking my own life as I could see no point in carrying on; Thank goodness I didn’t do it. Instead I called Ros. This was the best move I ever made. Ros made it easy for me to discuss things about my life and helped me put things into perspective.

I can honestly say thanks to Ros I’m better. I truly don’t know where I’d be now if it hadn’t contacted her."

Debbie

"Since seeing Ros I have started to look at my life differently and to change aspects of my life to make it better for myself. My life is changing for the better due to facing up to my depression and Ros has helped me became more aware of where I possibly needed to change.

Thanks will never be enough for all the help Ros has given me, she has given me back my life in my eyes. "

Tony

"You have tried to show me the light at the end of the tunnel when all I could see was darkness and by some miracle, the light is beginning to come through. Thank you so much. "

Helen

Following a particularly traumatic event through my professional work environment, I spent time with Ros to try and resolve some of the issues and to try and understand how and why I was feeling the way I was.

Ros gained my trust in the very first session by displaying a fantastic level of empathy with the situations I described. Experiencing PTS is a worrying and upsetting time. I found that I was helped most by the use of EMDR advanced techniques that Ros is qualified to discharge. This process was the most powerful one I have experienced and assisted the most with my healing journey. It is this that I would recommend most to any emergency services personnel or first responders/medical persons.

Ros helped me to understand why and how I was feeling the way I was, she provided graphical representations which helped with the learning process.

Writing this testimonial now, is only something I could undertake after I have had time to heal and reflect. I will always be thankful to Ros for the support she personally provided to me. The continued use of the mechanisms of handling situations and stress as well as personal resilience are what have enabled me to write this review.

If you are struggling with post-traumatic stress or are struggling with a particularly traumatic event, then I recommend Ros to you.

Anon

"Being able to accept that I had depression was the hardest thing I ever had to admit and I felt ashamed. Well I know now there is no shame in having depression and, through taking with Ros, I found the way out of that deep dark place I was in."

Paul

"Six months ago, I was at my lowest point and couldn’t see a way out. I hesitantly booked an appointment to see Ros. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but what I found was a warm, caring and compassionate person who I felt completely at ease with.

Over the sessions, Ros helped me to unpick my problems and has given me the strength to face the challenges life throws at me. I can honestly say booking an appointment with Ros was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made."

Judy