Selfworks Stories: Testimonials

I would highly recommend Charlie and NLP therapy for stopping smoking for good. I've tried on and off for 25 years with varying degrees of success that ultimately ended up with me smoking again. 

This method works instantly, like magic and it's as if I've never ever smoked before. I use no aids, can be around smokers, and have no desire to pick up a cigarette again. It's like it's not even an option anymore, it's simply something I just do not do. No cravings no over eating, just healthier body and more money in my wallet.

I was very lucky to have found Charlie at Selfworks. I approached them for an NLP session thinking it was to do with a particular topic… however, once we got chatting about how I was feeling at the particular time, within 10 minutes Charlie had managed to uncover a root cause that I had not even considered, and something that had then framed my mindset for many years.

This was definitely an “aha” moment which they then proceeded to deal with using NLP techniques, which I had not previously experienced.

The result was a clearing of many emotions (all positive) and real clarity to enable me to move forward without the need to be in control of issues that were not mine to control or fix.

I thoroughly recommend Charlie for their intuitive ability, friendly nature, and skill as an NLP practitioner. What surprised me about the NLP session was how effective it was and how quickly. So if anyone is hesitating about trying this, please just go for it! It is so worthwhile. 

I had a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) session with Charlie, to help me with muscle spasms in my back. Which have been recurring three to four times a year, for many years now, and once triggered usually affect me for a week or more.  The pain is completely debilitating when it comes and the only way I have managed to control it is with almost constant use of a tens machine, for a week, massage and sometimes alcohol to relax the muscle while in spasm, which is not ideal! Over the last year or two I had started to think it could be getting triggered by stress.

Charlie was very insightful, and put me completely at ease.  I was suffering with another flare-up on the day of the call with Charlie, and was using the tens machine. I did actually feel a 'shift' during the session, and the intense pain went.  I removed the tens machine the following morning, and I'm delighted to say, a week on, I am still free from pain and I’m feeling much more calm, relaxed and confident.

Working with Charlie was a transformative experience. The process of reconnecting with my identity wasn’t always easy, but their gentle yet firm guidance made all the difference. Their blend of professionalism and kindness created a safe space for real growth.
The change wasn’t immediate, but over time, I noticed something remarkable: the issue I came in with no longer felt like a problem. In fact, it took me a moment to even remember what had weighed me down—even though I vividly recalled our sessions. That’s the mark of truly meaningful therapy.

Charlie’s skill and insight have had a lasting effect, and I’m deeply grateful for their support. Highly recommend to anyone ready to do the work and rediscover themselves.

I had an NLP session with Charlie and found them easy-going, approachable, and with a great sense of humour that instantly put me at ease. Charlie really listened and skilfully guided the session, and I noticed a positive change straight away. The biggest surprise for me in the NLP session was how light and easy the change felt. I had always assumed change had to be hard, but the process showed me it can happen in such a natural and effortless way. I’d happily recommend Charlie to anyone looking for lasting results.

My first NLP session with Charlie was amazingly eye opening.

We worked on issues around self doubt and I felt such a shift a few days later. Charlie really has a mindful gentle approach which allowed me to feel entirely comfortable.

I would highly recommend a session of NLP which is such a holistic way to approach many issues we may have and need help with. Their attention to detail I felt was an integral part of a successful outcome

Thank you so much 

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that one NLP session with Charlie changed my life. The first words I said at the end of the session were ‘you’re a witch’ -Charlie is in fact, not a witch. But I have been battling issues with my addiction since I was a teenager, and in that hour, Charlie had undone all of the positive associations with it that I had built over the years. I opened my eyes and no longer felt the feelings that have controlled me my entire life. NLP is not witchcraft, but Charlie’s skills feel like magic. 

I spent my life full of shame, adamant I could overcome things on my own, but nothing I tried ever worked. I wasted too many years and too much money on other things I thought would help me overcome my issues and NLP was like the cheat code that hit reset on my brain and allowed me to be free. Charlie creates such a warm, calming and safe client led environment, which when combined with her skills and knowledge, allowed me to really be honest with myself after years of excuses and fix the part of my brain that my life has revolved around for too long. I left the session feeling lighter, my only regret is that I didn’t ask for Charlie’s help sooner.

I recently had the opportunity to attend two NLP sessions with Charlie, and the experience has been transformative. In our first session, we focused on reducing self-doubt and low self-esteem—issues that had been weighing heavily on me. Charlie guided me through a technique that involved identifying three specific memories linked to those negative feelings. 

As we worked through each memory, I noticed a significant shift in how I perceived them. Instead of feeling the emotional weight attached to those moments, I was able to view them with a new perspective. The technique helped me detach from the negative emotions that had previously clouded my judgment and self-worth. 

By the end of the session, I felt as though a burden had been lifted. I realised that I had effectively forgotten the worries that had plagued me for so long. The sense of liberation I experienced was profound; I no longer felt the grip of self-doubt or the shadows of low self-esteem. 

Charlie’s approach was not only professional but also compassionate, creating a safe space for exploration and healing. I am incredibly grateful for the insights and tools I gained from our sessions, and I feel empowered to embrace life with renewed confidence and positivity. I wholeheartedly recommend Charlie to anyone seeking to overcome similar challenges.

I first contacted Charlie for help with a specific phobia of answering the phone; a fear that something bad was knocking on my door. After discussing this it became clear to me that the fear was anxiety and that the anxiety was likely closely related to more general procrastinations. If I don’t do ‘a thing’ today/don’t ‘answer the phone’, I get longer without the bad thing and so more time to plan a response to the imaginary bad news.

I believe Charlie used sub-modalities during the active NLP session. As I write this, I am four weeks post the session. I still have the memories of specific incidents of receiving bad news over the phone but the anxiety I experienced when the phone rings as gone. I reach for the phone and greet the caller. I then get a surprised thought of ‘do you know what you just did, you answered that call’.

I am glad I had this session with Charlie and would recommend them and the NLP process for such phobias.  You are still in control, you don’t lose anything, your memories of the experiences that led to the phobia still exist but you do have a completely difference response to those memories.

A great 2 NLP sessions with Charlie.  I immediately felt relaxed and at ease and we quickly established a trusting rapport.  Charlie was intuitive and insightful and I was surprised by some of the things that came out which subsequently helped to established the changes I needed to make for the sake of my physical health.  Charlie was genuinely interested, empathic and dedicated to helping me in the best possible way.  I feel more empowered and positive change is established. I would strongly encourage anyone who is hesitant to take the plunge.  You won’t regret it and that change you need is within your grasp (so much more quickly than with other therapies),  via Charlie and NLP.  Thanks Charlie! 

Following my first NLP therapy session with Charlie, I feel hugely more self confident and appreciate my own self worth. So much so, my self destructive behaviours that perpetuate on a cycle have all but disappeared, as if a switch was turned off.

I was treated with care and empathy and in less than an hour. I'm a 46 year old woman with a complex tapestry of emotional baggage and I'm looking forward to tackling other things soon and unravelling the whole thing. 

This was my first step towards happiness and freedom. 

What did you want help to change? Eating habits, particularly binge eating in the evening.

What most surprised you? The biggest surprise was how easy the change was. I am aware that I am just not bothering to get up and go to the presses in the hunt for food, and I'm just not bothered. There's no sense of self denial, just a "meh".

What would you say to people what are on the fence about having a session? You've nothing to lose by having a session, give it a try, and be pleasantly surprised. Charlie is a pleasure to work with, supportive and a good sense of humour in the session. Very enjoyable and productive.

Following my NLP session on an issue that has been holding me back for so long. Charlie was very relatable and understood my issue quickly and with precision. They grasped what I was saying and promptly began the session. They have a great voice clear and paced just right and gave precise instructions on what I needed to do throughout. Charlie’s work has made and is continuing to make a difference. 

Thank you Charlie, for your help.