Testimonials

“I am 65 years old, was a psychotherapist for 20 years, got burn out and retired.  Now work part time as a book-keeper administrator.

When I first came onto the programme I was depressed and actively contemplating suicide.  At least partly because I was already morbidly obese and piling weight on, despite my best efforts. Also because I had florid IBS and couldn’t leave the house without risking an accident. I felt like a complete failure and ashamed of myself for not having managed my life better.  I know I am clever but I couldn’t read anymore, had no energy and no motivation. 

The first change I noticed was that I stopped being suicidal.  Still depressed but no longer planning to die.  The other miracle was that I stopped putting on weight, no diet, and still obese but I had put on about a stone every year since I retired in 2008 despite a range of diets and that just stopped.  No change in what, when or how much I ate, weight stable.   I still have IBS but not so extreme or so often so I can plan and go out, even go away. 

Next stage was that I started losing weight, again no diet but changes in metabolism, digestion, food choices. I have lost … just under 3 stone, still obese but going in the right direction… The programme has stopped me blaming myself for things which are outside of my control, and indeed outside of my awareness. I deliberately eat a wide range of foods to give the microbes the best chance I can.  

My self- esteem has improved and I have gained – or regained – a sense of humour.  I have added a high range to my hearing which I didn’t know was missing. I don’t feel ashamed, or call myself names which are actively unhelpful.

I am improving, how far I can go given where I started and the current consequences of a lifetime of difficulties I don’t know.  I do know how much I have changed so absolutely know and trust that this programme can make fundamental changes in all levels of functioning for many people.”