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“Journey” I’ve always hated that term. You would hear it on all the reality shows like The Biggest Loser or Survivor etc. Everyone was on a “Journey” I would roll my eyes in judgement as it meant nothing, it was just something people said. That is until I started my “Journey”.

I have always been a cynic, its just who I was, never understood why, nor even questioned where my cynicism came from. But then I got to a point in my life where I had had enough of the stress, the anxiety the feeling lost and hopeless. When I first started talking to Chris about it and he suggested I try breath work, while still a bit cynical I though I would give it a try. Why not, I had tried everything else including medication and nothing had worked so why not try something new. On the days leading up to my first appointment with Chris I did start to feel nervous about it, the great unknown, it all seemed a little overwhelming. Luckily Chris had been in contact prior to the first session and had reassured me and sent me some links about breathing techniques to try before “The Big Day”.

Day one arrived, I remember pulling into the car park and taking a deep breath before heading in. What was behind those doors? I really need not have worried, Chris greeted me at the door and I felt…this was ok. The weeks and months before the session had been particularly stressful for all sorts of reasons so I was ready for change. I remember Chris asking me how much I wanted to change. 10 out of 10 was my answer!! I was ready for that. During our chat, Chris talked me through everything that we would be doing in that session so by the time I was going to lie down, close my eyes and begin, I felt I was safe, I was going to be ok. As I have said, it had been a stressful few months leading up to this, so as the session went on a lot came out. I think I had been holding on to things for a long time and now it just poured out of me….and this was just the first session. I remember feeling a little lighter as I left, I had gotten so much out and I wasn’t feeling that same tightness in my chest I would normally carry.

Now, I am not saying it was easy, but to feel that you are in a safe and non judgemental space helps me to drop those walls we put up to protect ourselves. Chris is amazing at providing that safe space, that place where you don't have to be strong or try to hold everything in. That is something I have learned through my sessions with Chris especially through parts therapy is to understand all that anxiety, stress, sadness and anger are trying to protect you. It's like a misguided emotional immune system. I have learned to identify what I am feeling and where physically I am feeling it and to work with that feeling and not trying to suppress it because suppressing and denying it is exhausting and just buries it only for it to keep dragging you down. Chris has showed my how its possible to let stuff go. I know what you may be saying…easier said than done, and you're right. It is easier said than done, but it can be done. Don't get me wrong, I often fail at this, and thats ok. I don't beat myself up about it anymore. Prior to my work with Chris, I felt like I was always at a 9 or 10 in terms of stress and what I could cope with. If anything happened I would go past the 10 and quite often I would shut down or react badly which would stress me out even more and so the vicious cycle go. But now…now I live around a 6 so when things do happen I feel like I cope with things better, I can go from a 6 to an 8 which is easier to come down from. My wife has commented that I have seemed happier, less reactive better able to cope lately.

I am about half way through the course with Chris and what I have gained so far has been invaluable and although I have a long way to go I feel the tools I have picked up along the “Journey” will help me  navigate me through the tough times but also and most importantly give me peace to try and live the life I deserve.

It would definitely recommend Chris to anyone that is looking for that peace, that feel that they have not lead their best lives, reached their true potential or just fed up feeling less than. Take the first step, I truly feel Chris' work will help you in taken the right steps forward in your journey!

Brian H

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