When it came to therapy and psychotherapists, I used to be like the Crocodile Dundee character wondering why folk needed therapy over a natter with friends, especially since I consider myself to be psychologically astute. However, I understand perfectly why now, since I have needed to visit Katrin for a series of sessions over two different periods during the last four years; the first to deal with the after-effects of an experience that could have ended fatally, and the second, some three years later, to learn how to live with a chronic family situation that occasionally has acute flare-ups that have had me feeling a sense of hopelessness and feeling not suicidal, but “disappointed” that I had woken up in the mornings.
Each period with Katrin required different skills of her since one was helping me in the aftermath of a one-off “event”, the other helping me deal with a continuing challenge, and I cannot adequately convey Katrin's efficacy, empathy and skills as a psychotherapist. My sessions were sometimes very hard, some had me crying a lot, but what I clearly recall is that no matter how hard the subject matter had been, I left every session feeling uplifted and positive. Katrin doesn't solve your problems, but she deciphers you, and your feelings and their origins, always incredibly articulately, and guides you through the process of discovery, both of yourself and finding your own lasting solution. I simply cannot recommend her highly enough.
- Stephanie, 55
Nous avons consulté pour notre fils, hypersensible, qui rencontrait des difficultés sociales et d'organisation, liées à son profil atypique. Katrin, par son approche constructive, ses conseils et des outils très concrets, nous a permis de mieux le comprendre et de mieux appréhender des situations difficiles.
Aujourd'hui notre fils gère beacoup mieux ses émotions et a su tisser des liens avec des jeunes de son age. Par son attitude bienveillante et très professionnelle, Katrin a su prendre en charge les difficultés d'un enfant, mais également de toute une famille.
- Laurence
There's no other way of saying it: Dr Katrin Scanlan has changed my life. At age 65, having suffered from a severe bird phobia since childhood, I consulted Katrin with fear and trepidation as to what the sessions would involve. I need not have worried. She is such a calm, delightful, understanding, brilliant person who works at a pace that suits you. You need to be committed to work on your own between sessions (in my case this meant visiting a pet shop with birds in cages, touching a feather, etc...) but when I got to understand that birds didn't want to fly into me any more than I wanted them not to, and appreciate the beautiful colours of ducks' plumage (I'm an artist), my fear started to go away. |
I lost my father to cancer when I was five years old. Ever since, I have struggled with anxiety and fear in my everyday life. I was in therapy for a few years while a teenager. As an adult I was more capable of managing my feelings, however when my two boys arrived in this world, my anxiety surfaced again. |
I benefited a lot from my time with Katrin because she created a non-judgmental space for me, which helped me to open up to her very quickly. She helpfully talked through issues with me and also provided practices that I could use outside of our sessions. I could tell that she has a wide breadth of knowledge in her field, and as a result, I was able to take a number of different approaches to the problems I was facing - which was so helpful. I came away from her sessions with a greater ability to manage my thoughts and emotions that were being triggered from my past, and with greater confidence in myself and my ability to navigate through the ups and downs of life.
- Annabel, 32
Wir haben sehr gute Erfahrungen mit Katrin gemacht. Nach dem frühen Tod meines Mannes war das Vertrauensverhältnis zwischen meiner einzigen Tochter (11 Jahre) und mir plötzlich gestört. Die Therapie bei Katrin hat geholfen, dass meine Tochter wieder Vertrauen gefasst hat und ich auch besser mit Stresssituation zwischen uns beiden umgehen kann. Ich kann nur sagen, dass die Therapie be Katrin unser Verhältnis gerettet hat.
(We had very good experiences with Katrin. After the early death of my husband, the relationship of trust between my only daughter (aged 11) and myself was suddenly disturbed. The therapy with Katrin helped my daughter to regain a sense of trust and I was also better able to deal with stressful situations between the two of us. I can only say that the therapy with Katrin has saved our relationship.)
- Karoline & Tochter, 11
My son needed counselling after being knocked off his bike. He agreed to seek help after 2 years. Katrin helped him through this period which included anger management and I can happily say that he had moved on and we have all moved on as a family. Thanks Dr. Scanlan |
I saw Katrin for about 3 months. Professionally, I was always doing great, but personally, I struggled in all my relationships. I believe Katrin had me figured out after only a few sessions. I seemed to be differently wired. From there on, what helped me most was her no-fuss guidance in my daily struggles and how I could find support from others. |
I found Katrin at my lowest, and I will be forever grateful that I did. We spoke for many hours, and Katrin guided the conversation where she knew it had to go, asking the questions that needed to be answered, all whilst respecting the pain I was feeling. Katrin built a safe and calming environment around me that helped me open up and find the strength to dig deep. Katrin introduced EMDR therapy to help treat PTSD, breathing exercises to help with anxiety, and proposed many other tools along the way for my dissociation and other issues. But most importantly, she listened. She showed empathy whilst staying professional, kindness whilst remaining neutral and dedication to my cause by keeping meetings no matter where I was in the world - she helped me redefine my limits and helped me understand that it is OK to do so.
Any one that chooses to see Katrin, has in my opinion, won half of the battle from the moment they walk through her door. She is intelligent, experienced and simply exceptional. I thank her every day as I implement the tools she has taught me to not only navigate my way through life peacefully, but to live it to its fullest.
- Anonymous, 33
J’ai consulté Mme Katrin Scanlan pour des problèmes persistents de stress. Son analyse et son approche pragmatique m’ont accompagnés dans des changements de vie qui me font me sentir beaucoup mieux. |
I worked with Katrin for two years and can honestly say that she is a wonderful therapist! She helped me work through some difficult issues and, when the time was right, gently helped me cut the cord and trust that I could manage life without her! I highly recommend her. |
I started to visit Dr Scanlan when everything literally became too much. I was circling around in life, getting nowhere, blaming anyone for my bad day, week or month. I was not a believer in therapy at all. I used to think it was for the weak minded. But, I was desperate and needed help.
The help didn't come day one - It was a process, it wasn't easy to open up and actually tell the truth. Dr Scanlan made this process much easier than I though it would be. She was calm, non judgemental and understanding. She also made me realise when I had to take ownership of my issues. She allowed me to talk about things that had happened to me many years earlier that I had hid in the back and covered with a blanket. Yet those very things were the root of my issues.
The most amazing thing about therapy with Dr Scanlan, is this - Once I was open to the help I needed, I couldn't see a week where I wouldn't want to go. I thought and felt comfortable in therapy and just wanted to carry on and on. Katrin took me to a place, where I didn't need to continue therapy. This is essential as continued therapy is just a crutch. At some point you need to walk on your own for it to be actually helpful.
If you have anything that causes you to lock it away somewhere out of sight (and we all do) - It's time to deal with it and breathe fresh air again - It's an amazing experience once you take the leap and do it.
I recommend taking the jump and letting Dr Scanlan help you. It's a game changing experience!
- Damian, 50