Millie
"To speak to someone who is not only very intelligent, personable and kind, but also someone who understands exactly how you feel is immediately reassuring."
I've suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. Being just four years old, I would run after my mum when she dropped me off at school, desperate not to be away from her for an entire day. I have experienced anxiety in a variety of forms; separation, health, claustrophobia, crowds, being homesick and being physically sick.
I first contacted Carl in the late summer of 2019 because my anxiety, which had been building up all year, finally came to a point where I just could not handle it myself anymore. I had a health scare, and it took me a while to be given the diagnosis. During this time my ‘fear of the unknown’ became absolutely unbearable. I would wake up feeling terrified with a million ‘what if’s’ racing around my mind, and that would be constant until I fell asleep exhausted that night. I couldn’t keep myself from googling my symptoms and reading all these horror stories online. I was unable to work or enjoy myself in any way. Alongside feeling terrified, I felt helpless, vulnerable and miserable; I knew I had to do something.
While reading through the content on Carl's website, I had a gut feeling that he was someone who could get me out of this rut I was in, and I was right. To speak to someone who is not only very intelligent, personable and kind, but also someone who understands exactly how you feel is immediately reassuring. I had spoken to other counsellors before, but none who had really lived with and overcome anxiety themselves; it makes the process a completely different experience.
I am so grateful for Carl’s help. I know I am a much stronger person because of it. I went into hospital for an operation in October following my previously mentioned health issues, and of course, I was terrified! But I could not believe how well I coped with it all. The change really was remarkable, and my partner was shocked. I felt a huge sense of achievement afterwards, which is a great feeling. I have many more good days than bad and to look back and see my progress in just five months is brilliant. I am enjoying myself again and feeling more motivated than ever before. I couldn’t recommend Carl any higher. He provides exactly what is promised, and I have a great deal of respect for him. A truly brilliant coach!
"To speak to someone who is not only very intelligent, personable and kind, but also someone who understands exactly how you feel is immediately reassuring."
I've suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. Being just four years old, I would run after my mum when she dropped me off at school, desperate not to be away from her for an entire day. I have experienced anxiety in a variety of forms; separation, health, claustrophobia, crowds, being homesick and being physically sick.
I first contacted Carl in the late summer of 2019 because my anxiety, which had been building up all year, finally came to a point where I just could not handle it myself anymore. I had a health scare, and it took me a while to be given the diagnosis. During this time my ‘fear of the unknown’ became absolutely unbearable. I would wake up feeling terrified with a million ‘what if’s’ racing around my mind, and that would be constant until I fell asleep exhausted that night. I couldn’t keep myself from googling my symptoms and reading all these horror stories online. I was unable to work or enjoy myself in any way. Alongside feeling terrified, I felt helpless, vulnerable and miserable; I knew I had to do something.
While reading through the content on Carl's website, I had a gut feeling that he was someone who could get me out of this rut I was in, and I was right. To speak to someone who is not only very intelligent, personable and kind, but also someone who understands exactly how you feel is immediately reassuring. I had spoken to other counsellors before, but none who had really lived with and overcome anxiety themselves; it makes the process a completely different experience.
I am so grateful for Carl’s help. I know I am a much stronger person because of it. I went into hospital for an operation in October following my previously mentioned health issues, and of course, I was terrified! But I could not believe how well I coped with it all. The change really was remarkable, and my partner was shocked. I felt a huge sense of achievement afterwards, which is a great feeling. I have many more good days than bad and to look back and see my progress in just five months is brilliant. I am enjoying myself again and feeling more motivated than ever before. I couldn’t recommend Carl any higher. He provides exactly what is promised, and I have a great deal of respect for him. A truly brilliant coach!
Ajay
I reached out to Carl during what I thought was the worst time of my life. Carl was quick to mention that he is a coach and not a therapist. I could see the difference by the end of my programme with him. Carl approached my situation by first understanding my life choices and priorities. He showed me that 75% of my life was already at a great level, and the 25% that I thought was ruining my life could be worked on with the right attitude and frame of mind.
I completed the program as a person who is more confident in moving forward with a better understanding of myself, including the things in my life that need focus. I will always remember Carl as a friendly coach who I will turn to again in the future. I strongly recommend his coaching programme if you ever find yourself in a tough spot with anxiety and worry.
I reached out to Carl during what I thought was the worst time of my life. Carl was quick to mention that he is a coach and not a therapist. I could see the difference by the end of my programme with him. Carl approached my situation by first understanding my life choices and priorities. He showed me that 75% of my life was already at a great level, and the 25% that I thought was ruining my life could be worked on with the right attitude and frame of mind.
I completed the program as a person who is more confident in moving forward with a better understanding of myself, including the things in my life that need focus. I will always remember Carl as a friendly coach who I will turn to again in the future. I strongly recommend his coaching programme if you ever find yourself in a tough spot with anxiety and worry.
Nicole
"It was an amazing, life-changing experience to meet Carl."
I first started to feel anxiety just after my 18th birthday. I was living away in the Isle of Man and started to feel anxious after my Granddad’s death. Now 33, I moved back home to Wakefield at the age of 25 after long periods of depression and I was very homesick. I met my husband a few months after returning home and at 27 years old I had my first daughter, Penny.
During pregnancy my anxiety started to affect more parts of my life, including supermarkets and any enclosed spaces. I ended up leaving work due to anxious thoughts. I had totally stopped driving due to panic attacks! After 6 weeks of CBT group therapy I slowly started to drive locally with someone at the side of me.
At 29, I had my 2nd daughter, Pippa. I decided on a home birth, as I couldn't bear to be in hospital alone. Pippa started part time nursery in January this year and my anxiety went through the roof. I had separation anxiety and I become reliant on someone to do everyday chores ie going to the local shop with me, school runs. Everything! At worse I didn't leave the house without one of my few ''carers''. On the bad days I wouldn’t get dressed or leave the house and my housework suffers.
Meeting Carl was the best step I have ever took! I had a thousand excuses not to go, but with the support of my great friend I went and I will never look back. The atmosphere was friendly and very relaxed. Having read the book I had loads of admiration for Carl, but in person it sunk in deeper!
It was an amazing, life-changing experience to meet Carl. The future is looking more brighter for me and my family. I continue to set myself goals. I intend to take action and move forward at every opportunity, because as Carl says, ''If you’re not moving forward, what are you doing?''
"It was an amazing, life-changing experience to meet Carl."
I first started to feel anxiety just after my 18th birthday. I was living away in the Isle of Man and started to feel anxious after my Granddad’s death. Now 33, I moved back home to Wakefield at the age of 25 after long periods of depression and I was very homesick. I met my husband a few months after returning home and at 27 years old I had my first daughter, Penny.
During pregnancy my anxiety started to affect more parts of my life, including supermarkets and any enclosed spaces. I ended up leaving work due to anxious thoughts. I had totally stopped driving due to panic attacks! After 6 weeks of CBT group therapy I slowly started to drive locally with someone at the side of me.
At 29, I had my 2nd daughter, Pippa. I decided on a home birth, as I couldn't bear to be in hospital alone. Pippa started part time nursery in January this year and my anxiety went through the roof. I had separation anxiety and I become reliant on someone to do everyday chores ie going to the local shop with me, school runs. Everything! At worse I didn't leave the house without one of my few ''carers''. On the bad days I wouldn’t get dressed or leave the house and my housework suffers.
Meeting Carl was the best step I have ever took! I had a thousand excuses not to go, but with the support of my great friend I went and I will never look back. The atmosphere was friendly and very relaxed. Having read the book I had loads of admiration for Carl, but in person it sunk in deeper!
It was an amazing, life-changing experience to meet Carl. The future is looking more brighter for me and my family. I continue to set myself goals. I intend to take action and move forward at every opportunity, because as Carl says, ''If you’re not moving forward, what are you doing?''
Jojo
"Every page I read was like wiping away every worry in my mind."
I was in year 10 when I started to feel signs of anxiety, around 15 years old. Year 11 completely dropped for me, exams weren't going well, my mindset was so closed in and I was really confused. I had panic attacks every day.
Some days I can go out for a coffee on my own and be okay, and then one day I'll be over thinking about what's if's and how I should of done something better (by getting flashbacks of the past and hating myself for things I did). Music is the only thing that helps me feel corrected. And stops me thinking too much.
I wanted a book to help me with my anxiety and saw Anxiety Rebalance. I took a quick read of the beginning and it completely pulled me in because it is a genuine story of someone. I read it every night and I just found it so relieving, and I felt so safe! Every page I read was like wiping away every worry in my mind and making me feel okay each time.
The chest pains were the worst symptom I suffered from. I would tell someone about it and they would think I had something wrong with me, so I believed it! I don't get them anymore because I don't think about it as much, I just listen to music or play my guitar. Anxiety Rebalance is an Amazing book, I rate it 5/5, just so incredibly helpful and it filled a hole inside me.
My future to me now is very unpredictable (as most futures) but it's nicely unpredictable, full of surprises I can see. I think I will be okay from now, even though maybe sometimes anxiety can occur, but I know how to overcome it, I feel smarter and safer to myself! Purely because I know YOU did it! And is not impossible. And I respect you fully. Thank you Carl. :)
"Every page I read was like wiping away every worry in my mind."
I was in year 10 when I started to feel signs of anxiety, around 15 years old. Year 11 completely dropped for me, exams weren't going well, my mindset was so closed in and I was really confused. I had panic attacks every day.
Some days I can go out for a coffee on my own and be okay, and then one day I'll be over thinking about what's if's and how I should of done something better (by getting flashbacks of the past and hating myself for things I did). Music is the only thing that helps me feel corrected. And stops me thinking too much.
I wanted a book to help me with my anxiety and saw Anxiety Rebalance. I took a quick read of the beginning and it completely pulled me in because it is a genuine story of someone. I read it every night and I just found it so relieving, and I felt so safe! Every page I read was like wiping away every worry in my mind and making me feel okay each time.
The chest pains were the worst symptom I suffered from. I would tell someone about it and they would think I had something wrong with me, so I believed it! I don't get them anymore because I don't think about it as much, I just listen to music or play my guitar. Anxiety Rebalance is an Amazing book, I rate it 5/5, just so incredibly helpful and it filled a hole inside me.
My future to me now is very unpredictable (as most futures) but it's nicely unpredictable, full of surprises I can see. I think I will be okay from now, even though maybe sometimes anxiety can occur, but I know how to overcome it, I feel smarter and safer to myself! Purely because I know YOU did it! And is not impossible. And I respect you fully. Thank you Carl. :)
Sam
After 10 years of trying to manage anxiety with medication, counselling & CBT it finally crushed me to the point where I struggled to leave the house every day & was frightened to be left alone. Too scared to sleep in fear of waking up & having a panic attack. I also believe it was the reason I lost my voice for over 3 months.
I had been following Carl on social media for quite some time & had also read his book “Anxiety Rebalance”. I decided it was time to try something completely different to help me conquer this demon in my head. I spoke to Carl on the phone & thought his direct approach would suit me & having been through the experience himself this could only be beneficial.
I still cannot believe how after just my first session how much better I felt. Talking through the anxiety process ... the bully that is constantly trying to narrow your comfort zone. It made me see anxiety in a completely different way & has helped me massively to manage this debilitating problem. More amazingly, my voice returned to normal only a few days later too.
There will always be challenging days but with this coaching I guarantee there will be less of them. I can not recommend Carl enough. I love his enthusiasm, his assertiveness, his experience & how he relates to you. Just amazing. Invest in yourself you're worth every penny!
After 10 years of trying to manage anxiety with medication, counselling & CBT it finally crushed me to the point where I struggled to leave the house every day & was frightened to be left alone. Too scared to sleep in fear of waking up & having a panic attack. I also believe it was the reason I lost my voice for over 3 months.
I had been following Carl on social media for quite some time & had also read his book “Anxiety Rebalance”. I decided it was time to try something completely different to help me conquer this demon in my head. I spoke to Carl on the phone & thought his direct approach would suit me & having been through the experience himself this could only be beneficial.
I still cannot believe how after just my first session how much better I felt. Talking through the anxiety process ... the bully that is constantly trying to narrow your comfort zone. It made me see anxiety in a completely different way & has helped me massively to manage this debilitating problem. More amazingly, my voice returned to normal only a few days later too.
There will always be challenging days but with this coaching I guarantee there will be less of them. I can not recommend Carl enough. I love his enthusiasm, his assertiveness, his experience & how he relates to you. Just amazing. Invest in yourself you're worth every penny!
Robert
"The man is a hero to so many people who suffer in silence."
I knew from a very young age I was different, perhaps 5 or 6. I had the ability to think out of the box and would worry about things out of my control. At 21 I had a major breakdown. My girlfriend of many years had an affair, which destroyed me. I went from having a new car, home and good job to sleeping on a camp bed in my mother's living room, all within days.
After a few weeks I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with extreme anxiety and depression. For many years I was on heavy medication and therapy. My worst days I would lie in bed no sleep just crying and getting to a point that life was overrated. My brain raced constantly and I lost 3 stone in weight. I began counselling and slowly began to recover but I wanted a quick fix. I wanted the old Robert back but he was gone. I truly believed that I was stuck with this curse forever.
I tried all the tools on the market including self-help books, exercise, eating healthy, and although I was getting better I still needed answers to why I wasn't fully happy. Carl's book was a godsend because finally I had the answers I was looking for when reading this wonderful book. I saw myself in Carl. I wish this book had come out earlier because it taught me so much.
I now live a great life with a wonderful wife and 3 kids. I'm blessed. I can now accept that if I have a crap day that's normal. I accept that life is a journey and we get one shot at it. Carl opened my eyes in this bible of truth. Thank you Carl, I’m forever in your debt. The man is a hero to so many people who suffer in silence. Get the book and read the information, it will change your life.
"The man is a hero to so many people who suffer in silence."
I knew from a very young age I was different, perhaps 5 or 6. I had the ability to think out of the box and would worry about things out of my control. At 21 I had a major breakdown. My girlfriend of many years had an affair, which destroyed me. I went from having a new car, home and good job to sleeping on a camp bed in my mother's living room, all within days.
After a few weeks I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with extreme anxiety and depression. For many years I was on heavy medication and therapy. My worst days I would lie in bed no sleep just crying and getting to a point that life was overrated. My brain raced constantly and I lost 3 stone in weight. I began counselling and slowly began to recover but I wanted a quick fix. I wanted the old Robert back but he was gone. I truly believed that I was stuck with this curse forever.
I tried all the tools on the market including self-help books, exercise, eating healthy, and although I was getting better I still needed answers to why I wasn't fully happy. Carl's book was a godsend because finally I had the answers I was looking for when reading this wonderful book. I saw myself in Carl. I wish this book had come out earlier because it taught me so much.
I now live a great life with a wonderful wife and 3 kids. I'm blessed. I can now accept that if I have a crap day that's normal. I accept that life is a journey and we get one shot at it. Carl opened my eyes in this bible of truth. Thank you Carl, I’m forever in your debt. The man is a hero to so many people who suffer in silence. Get the book and read the information, it will change your life.
Sky-Louise
"This book is just fantastic and I have felt like it’s saved my life."
I notice my anxiety at the age of around 7 years old. I had a pretty difficult childhood so it started from a young age and it's still ongoing. Right now other than the book, Anxiety Rebalance, the only thing helping me is my group therapy called positive steps. I have it every Wednesday for 2 hours. I've met so many amazing people on my journey with this course. Also, if it wasn't for my daughter I wouldn't of taken this massive step to do the course.
Anxiety affects me in so many ways, from my everyday life to relationships with friends and family and partners. I also find it affects my relationship with my daughter a lot. It makes me feel like I'm not a good enough mother and I have crazy feelings like she doesn't love me. If it wasn't for my daughter I would be a lot worse but I have her to keep me going and to get me out of the house when I know I should be. I'm her role model now. I'm her mummy.
Anxiety Rebalance helped me in a lot of ways, like making me feel like I wasn't the only one out there with this horrible mental illness. It made me feel normal for once and not strange or weird. What I'm actually thinking is ok and is normal. This book is just fantastic and I have felt like it’s saved my life.
I see myself having a family and being able to control my anxiety and not let it control me. I'm going to be the best mummy I can and the best person I can. I've realised we’re actually really lucky to have this illness because we have become more wiser and stronger people. And it makes me who I am today. I can and I will do this.
"This book is just fantastic and I have felt like it’s saved my life."
I notice my anxiety at the age of around 7 years old. I had a pretty difficult childhood so it started from a young age and it's still ongoing. Right now other than the book, Anxiety Rebalance, the only thing helping me is my group therapy called positive steps. I have it every Wednesday for 2 hours. I've met so many amazing people on my journey with this course. Also, if it wasn't for my daughter I wouldn't of taken this massive step to do the course.
Anxiety affects me in so many ways, from my everyday life to relationships with friends and family and partners. I also find it affects my relationship with my daughter a lot. It makes me feel like I'm not a good enough mother and I have crazy feelings like she doesn't love me. If it wasn't for my daughter I would be a lot worse but I have her to keep me going and to get me out of the house when I know I should be. I'm her role model now. I'm her mummy.
Anxiety Rebalance helped me in a lot of ways, like making me feel like I wasn't the only one out there with this horrible mental illness. It made me feel normal for once and not strange or weird. What I'm actually thinking is ok and is normal. This book is just fantastic and I have felt like it’s saved my life.
I see myself having a family and being able to control my anxiety and not let it control me. I'm going to be the best mummy I can and the best person I can. I've realised we’re actually really lucky to have this illness because we have become more wiser and stronger people. And it makes me who I am today. I can and I will do this.
Claire
"For once I'm looking forward to living my life."
I've had anxiety since I was young but didn't really recognise it until I was 33. My anxiety came to a head when I was working in a letting agents and the manager was a bully. She put me down, called me names and made me feel worthless. My anxiety was very high and I would often suffer panic attacks, feeling dizzy, sickness, the list goes on. My anxiety affected my marriage and the relationship ended due to my partner not being supportive.
Anxiety can make me feel exhausted, snappy, tearful and alone. My worst day would be waking up, trying to get ready for work then worrying about going to work and having a panic attack. After having a panic attack I would feel silly and keep apologising for worrying over something really stupid like if an order was going to arrive.
Anxiety Rebalance helped me realise that I'm not alone and many people suffer with this mental illness. I have learnt how to think differently and how to control my anxiety, which has helped me a lot. Carl's book has given me more confidence with how I look at social situations and going to regular places e.g. the supermarket, to the local pub and days out with family.
Although I still have a little way to go, I see myself helping others who suffer with anxiety and talking to people who have been through similar experiences like me. I have made some amazing friends through reading Carl's book and I feel very blessed to have met these people. I see a confident future that will be full of surprises and excitement. For once I'm looking forward to living my life.
"For once I'm looking forward to living my life."
I've had anxiety since I was young but didn't really recognise it until I was 33. My anxiety came to a head when I was working in a letting agents and the manager was a bully. She put me down, called me names and made me feel worthless. My anxiety was very high and I would often suffer panic attacks, feeling dizzy, sickness, the list goes on. My anxiety affected my marriage and the relationship ended due to my partner not being supportive.
Anxiety can make me feel exhausted, snappy, tearful and alone. My worst day would be waking up, trying to get ready for work then worrying about going to work and having a panic attack. After having a panic attack I would feel silly and keep apologising for worrying over something really stupid like if an order was going to arrive.
Anxiety Rebalance helped me realise that I'm not alone and many people suffer with this mental illness. I have learnt how to think differently and how to control my anxiety, which has helped me a lot. Carl's book has given me more confidence with how I look at social situations and going to regular places e.g. the supermarket, to the local pub and days out with family.
Although I still have a little way to go, I see myself helping others who suffer with anxiety and talking to people who have been through similar experiences like me. I have made some amazing friends through reading Carl's book and I feel very blessed to have met these people. I see a confident future that will be full of surprises and excitement. For once I'm looking forward to living my life.