Real stories of transformation
Every recovery journey is unique. These experiences reflect the support, healing, and lasting change our clients discovered through the Beyond Addiction Retreats Team.
Testimonials — John
“John is an exceptional therapist. I worked with him for around two years as I navigated some big life transitions.”
“Sessions were structured with feeling check-ins at the start and end as well as lots of space to explore what was coming up for me on a week by week basis.”
“John’s knowledge of the 12 Step model meant the sessions complemented and built on the work I was doing outside of the sessions.”
“I felt very safe in my sessions with John and even when things were tough I felt comforted.”
— Davey M.
“I struggled with alcohol addiction for many years, even though I was only 35. I lost my job more than once, and eventually my partner threw me out of the house. I had no choice but to move back in with my parents.”
“I carried on drinking in my room and tried to hide it from them, but looking back, I think they always knew what was going on. I had no money, was drowning in debt, and eventually even resorted to stealing alcohol from shops.”
“Someone recommended John to me, and I spent 18 months seeing him every week. During that entire time, he never charged me a penny, and slowly my life began to turn around. He believed in me when I had completely stopped believing in myself.”
“On John’s recommendation, I joined AA, and for the first time I felt connected to other people. I had always believed I was worthless, but being there made me feel less alone.”
“I can’t thank John enough for his kindness, patience, and understanding — especially as there were times when I would cancel sessions at the last minute. I genuinely believe I was incredibly lucky to have been guided towards him. Someone was definitely looking out for me that day.”
“I am now 6 years clean and have never looked back.”
— Darren
Testimonials — Michael
“I walked into my first session with Michael feeling completely scattered. I was physically tense, mentally exhausted, and had that nagging feeling that I was ‘off-kilter.’”
“Michael’s technical skill is incredible; he has a way of working that brings immediate, profound physical release.”
“He didn’t just treat the ‘symptom.’ He seemed to understand exactly what my body was holding onto, even before I voiced it.”
“Michael has this rare ability to hold space — he doesn’t ‘fix’ you; he creates the environment where you can fix yourself.”
“Michael doesn’t teach from a place of ‘I am the expert and you are the student.’”
“When you are in his presence, you feel a sense of stillness that is incredibly contagious.”
“He taught me that healing isn’t just about getting rid of pain; it’s about aligning with who you actually are.”
“If you are looking for someone to help you navigate your own ‘dark night,’ or if you simply need to remember how to breathe, how to be, and how to stand in your own light — book a session with Michael.”
— Orlaith
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