Hummingbird Psychological
Therapy

I've been working with Monica on and off for five years and consider myself extremely lucky to have found such a kind, professional, experienced and understanding therapist. Monica initially helped me with a very specific anxiety issue and has since enabled me to work through childhood difficulties, given me the confidence to end a toxic relationship with my father and the skills to navigate the experience, and guided me in the processing of a traumatic event. Working with Monica gave me a safe space to talk about difficult issues and provided me with practical tools and new ways of thinking that have allowed me to heal and deal with challenging circumstances. I regularly put into practice techniques that I have learnt from Monica and genuinely believe that I am a happier and more resilient person because of her help.

My son has severe mental illness and is often judged dismissed and ignored. But he found his time with Monica was a safe and gentle time. She helped him to try to resolve his difficulties and process his thoughts. He looked forward to every session and he felt heard and supported. He could cope better. It was an authentic good experience and we would highly recommend Hummingbird.

Monica has been a fundamental part in changing my life and way of thinking. I went through several psychologists before finally finding Monica and I would never go to anyone else. It often felt like I was talking to a friend, she is compassionate, professional and realistic. I would recommend to all!

The work I did with Monica changed my life. After being diagnosed with PTSD from childhood sexual trauma, I began to work with Monica over a series of months. She managed to create an entirely safe space, with the feel of taking to an equal who could guide me gently through the process of unpicking my experiences. I am now in the kind of relationship that simply wouldn’t have been possible had I not worked with her. I’m a calmer, more full person with the tools to handle my past; all of this is thanks to her and the work we did together.  I have recommended Monica to four of my friends and I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone who has experienced trauma. 

I couldn't be more grateful for Monica's support in guiding me through a challenging period and bringing clarity to traumatic events which have troubled me for most of my life. Her sincerity, compassion and intuitiveness meant that each of our conversations felt tailored to what I needed on any given day, while always helping me to feel one step closer to my goals.

Monica came into my life at the start of the most challenging period on record. I was hesitant to do CBT so Monica changed to a blended approach. This is not something I was able to find elsewhere and it meant a great deal. Monica helped me through multiple life changing events including a complicated bipolar relapse. By this time I found a true need for CBT and with Monica’s help was able to apply it to my situation. I grew and learned a great deal because of our conversations and I am so thankful for this time.

Having regular close therapy sessions with Monica really helped me change how I cope with anxiety. I was struggling with almost daily panic attacks before speaking with her and the physical symptoms I was experiencing were only fuelling a vicious cycle. Once I started to learn how to retrain my brain to think differently about panic attacks and anxiety symptoms, they got less and less scary, and less and less frequent. I hardly get them anymore, and even though my anxiety might fluctuate, I have the tools to deal with it now. Thank you Monica!”

I don’t know where I would be without you and your support. If it wasn’t for you, I would not have been able to stop self harming on the 14th February 2021. Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me and with me. You’ve given me a lot of strength and support, two things I’ve lacked for a long time.

When I came in for my first therapy session, I was lost and so unsure about myself with all the problems surrounding me. Now after 3 months, I am in a much better place and that was all down to Dr Monica. She was really helpful, patient and was able to guide me in a direction where now I could believe in myself again.

Monica has been absolutely brilliant! Can not stress that enough.
Hard to sum up 6 months of sessions in a quick sentence but;
Monica helped take me from a very dark place way past just feeling ok/good but to a point where I have an immeasurably better understanding of myself and a great toolkit to help me to keep going forward positively, especially when challenged.

Would highly recommend Monica to anyone considering asking for support.

Thank you so much!

Monica was an absolute delight to work with. She was so supportive and empathetic and continually reassured me. I found this an incredibly cathartic experience and after around four months of therapy I came away in a much better place.

Monica has been amazing for me. After a few years of setbacks and negative life events she helped by providing tools, advice and delved deeply into to my issues. Monica is extremely approachable, friendly, knowledgable and makes you feel at ease. The subsequent mental health benefits have been enormous and I only have praise for her work and approach. I would recommend her to anyone.

I feel like you provided me with various tools that I’ve been able to apply day-to-day when I find myself falling back into negative thinking (which has been less often than previously!). You made me feel heard and safe to voice my feelings, which I really appreciate.

Working with Monica has been incredible. Monica is very easy to talk and open up to. Her advice and the tools she has taught me have helped me immensely. Monica has the unique combination of deep subject matter knowledge and the skills to translate and pass this down to a lay person like me. She is very approachable and tailored her approach to my specific needs, which I really appreciated. This made me feel very safe and listened to for the first time in a long time. I have learnt a lot from Monica and the tools she has shared with me I know I will use both now and in the years to come. Thank you for everything Monica.

Working with Monica has been such a positive experience for me. When I first started therapy, I was struggling with anxiety that I now understand was rooted in held-in grief and unprocessed emotions. I often felt overwhelmed, and my anxiety was showing up in physical ways that were affecting my daily life. Through my sessions with Monica, I’ve been able to gently uncover and release the painful memories and emotions I had been holding onto. Her calm, compassionate approach made me feel safe to open up, and she guided me through the process with understanding and care. My anxiety feels so much better now. I feel calmer, more grounded, and more at peace with myself and my grief. Therapy with Monica has helped me find some personal balance and given me the tools to handle difficult situations that can trigger anxiety. I’m grateful for these sessions and would recommend it to anyone who is struggling with anxiety or unresolved emotions. Thanks so much for our sessions, I genuinely do feel all of the above!