I became ill with ME/CFS in 2021 following glandular fever. At the time, I was working as a primary school teacher and living in a constant state of stress, feeling completely depleted. I returned to work three months after the viral infection, believing that I simply needed to keep going, as I always had. Very quickly, my health deteriorated to the point where I could no longer sustain the life I was living. I couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes, my brain just did not work, and I could barely walk. Every single thing I tried to do – even lifting a glass or holding a short conversation – felt like a struggle.
Before seeking Saul’s support in 2024, I had already begun learning more about my nervous system and was working with a functional medicine practitioner with a focus on nutritional therapy, which I continued alongside Saul’s therapy. Although things were very slowly improving overall, I still felt that something was missing from my recovery. Seeking Saul’s support turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
When I first began working with Saul, I was still struggling with ongoing symptoms and living with a fear of those symptoms. Unlike anything I had experienced before, Saul offered practical, clear, and genuinely usable ways to navigate different situations. The more I experimented with these tools and had positive experiences, the more my confidence grew – both in the therapy itself and in my own ability to do things again.
Saul also helped me to understand and identify my emotions, something I had previously found extremely difficult. Before this therapy, I wouldn’t have been able to explain how I felt, or even notice my emotions at all. He supported me in learning to listen to what I want and need – something I had usually suppressed in favour of perfectionism, achievement and people-pleasing.
Today, I am living a life I could only have dreamed of a few years ago. I am about to move into my own home with my partner, I’m running my own small business, and I am training as a florist while also looking to seek some part-time employment. I am also about to go on a family ski holiday – something I once worried I would never be able to do again.
I highly recommend working with Saul. He is deeply understanding and compassionate, while also offering gentle encouragement that supports real change. His many suggestions are always thoughtfully tailored to you as an individual. I will always be grateful for everything Saul has taught me and for the role he has played in helping me live again!
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