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‘While living abroad I was involved in an accident involving a lorry.
The trauma of this led to my being eventually diagnosed with PTSD. However the medication prescribed for the pain did little, and I started having panic attacks.
On returning to UK, the panic attack continued, but supported by the medical practice, I sought help from Joanne.
Tested again, Joanne diagnosed PTSD and it was decided I should engage with EMDR therapy.
It was so difficult to revisit the accident, the deflection of guilt and the lack of care. But every Thursday I found myself, with determination, standing at the clinic door. Why? Because Joanne in her quiet way was ever supportive! It was OK to be upset in this safe place, and to go at my own pace. And gradually it got easier.
I don’t fear the car now, and I have even driven a little.
Joanne has quite simply helped me to get my life back.’