Testimonials

Further testimonials and endorsements can be found on Google

HS, client – ‘Rachel has helped me through a lot of things. At times when I needed someone, she was there. She understood me, wasn’t there to judge me which is what many people tend to do nowadays. At times I felt there was no point but speaking to Rachel made me think about things in a different way. Even after things happened, she is still on the end of a phone and more than happy to speak to me. She makes time for anyone who needs her, I honestly don’t know how I would have got through without her support.’

LP, client – ‘Rachel has helped to build my confidence in areas where I have struggled, especially believing in my skills and attributes. Rachel helped me to identify issues and with that find solutions. By discussing situations with Rachel, I was able to recognise what to do next, as opposed to Rachel telling me what she would do. Rachel provided me with information and guidance during a crisis which helped me to reflect and process the situation.’

Annie, Peer Mentoring Lead – ‘Rachel is an exceptional in her area of work, in terms of her skills, knowledge and practice…..Rachel has brought people from a point of crisis and being stuck, to a position of being hopeful and confident…..people report that Rachel is warm, positive and very knowledgeable. Rachel is a delight to work with. She is a respected team player with a good sense of humour, lots of compassion, honesty and a positive can-do attitude at all times. I would not hesitate to work with her again if the opportunity arose.’

Feedback received after a workshop – ‘I have worked here for many years and never seen such a positive response to a training session’; ‘FAB! Brilliant session, really informative and insightful, delivered with passion and confidence’; ‘Well paced delivery, very informative’; ‘Thank you for a really interesting session. It has given me a greater understanding’; ‘Good presentation, engaging, comprehensive…gave information to help reflection; ‘Gave a good useful mix of personal and professional anecdotes and examples’; ‘A really insightful session…very worthwhile’; Very well delivered, engaging, accessible, informative’; ‘Thoughtful, considerate and open to questions’; ‘Wonderful, insightful session that really explored and unpicked issues’.

Abi, Associate Tutor, Warwick University – ‘Rachel is an exceptional educator, who can engage individuals and groups in a dynamic, creative and trans-formative manner.  Rachel’s teaching style is relaxed and accessible, and her sessions are consistently thought-provoking and she receives outstanding feedback every time.  Rachel is well-informed and experienced, and students engage with her on a level that promotes learning and development, both professionally and personally.  Rachel adapts sessions to meet the needs of the learners, and uses a variety of techniques to ensure learning occurs on different levels’.

SS, client– ‘Rachel has been mentoring me on a post-graduate course. I had been out of education for many years and Rachel was able to re-cap on basic skills required such as research / essay planning etc. and is very adept at pitching to the level required. Rachel has a clear, pragmatic approach which is particularly useful when in the thick of an assignment. She always responds quickly to email / phone contact and is clear about her availability to work. Rachel is able to look at work objectively and offer constructive feedback about strengths and area to improve. Rachel will not do things for you but with you…..I have found having her thoughts and encouragement alongside my efforts makes you feel you are not doing it alone and I’m not sure I could have got this far without her! I would definitely recommend her support.’

Jan, Service Director – Rachel, just a quick note from me to wish you well and say a massive thank you for all you’ve given to peer services – your unique perspective, knowledge and experience has been hugely helpful and had a positive impact for people.