Testimonials
Therapy Testimonials
I’ve worked with a few therapists before but always felt like something was missing until I started working with Liza and the Women’s Therapy Practice. Our work together has been positively life changing for me. I loved Liza’s approach - she made room for all of my feelings which gave me permission to feel and acknowledge them—many for the first time in a long time. She held and created a safe space for me that allowed me to unfurl and explore all the different parts of myself I’d tucked away. The programme is clearly structured (with some flexibility as needed) which helped me feel like I was moving forward. The structure also meant that I avoided creating an over-reliance on Liza, instead I relied on the tools I gained and I was able to move forward with confidence. My experience with Liza was healing and transformative.Something I massively appreciated is that Liza is also extremely well organised. She’s prompt to sessions, has reviewed previous notes and is ready to pick up where we left off. This isn’t something I’d given much thought to when thinking about therapists (as I hadn’t had it with others) but boy does it make a huge difference. It made working with Liza feel like a first class service. The difference is in the details. I’d wholeheartedly recommend Liza to anyone looking for a therapist, irrespective of age, life stage or ethnicity. I used to think I needed a therapist who shared my experiences as they’d better understand them but Liza created space for all of my thoughts, feelings and and experiences in ways that others who had closer experiences to mine had not. I’m so very grateful for our time together. This work is an investment your future self will thank you for.
Ms C, NYT Bestselling Author
Coaching Testimonials
My experience of CAT informed coaching with Liza has been nothing short of transformational. It has allowed me to understand relationship patterns which have enabled my success in my professional role, in addition to those that have limited me. Having supportive, reflective space has enabled me to re-evaluate my values and goals in a high-pressure environment, at a pivotal point in my life. With Liza's input I have made exciting, positive changes for my career whilst also getting closer to the elusive work-life balance.
Dr S, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
When I was looking for coaching I knew I needed a therapeutic element to this. I had recently moved into full time private practice, and despite my practice being busy, was feeling overwhelmed and low in confidence. I knew I needed both a space to both understand where my blocks were coming from and support to take action moving forward. Being able to understand the patterns showing up in my life has given me space to take more control over them, and I have made significant shifts as a therapist and business owner. I have really valued Liza's authenticity, humour and kindness, and have felt supported to learn I can hold boundaries, take agency and be courageous in my practice. Thank you Liza.
Dr B, Clinical Director
Supervision Testimonials
Liza is a fantastic CAT supervisor and I feel really grateful to have been supervised by her individually and in groups for so long. She represents a lot of what I like and am drawn to about CAT, being compassionate, dynamic, creative and explorative. She has a sophisticated and nuanced knowledge of the processes of development and change, for both patients and supervisees. She inspired me to train as a CAT Practitioner and supported me through both CAT Practitioner and CAT Supervisor training. I really valued her understanding of nurturing processes. She provided me with a balance of containment, support and importantly the freedom to explore, trial and grow as a clinician.
Dr Leon Simpson, Principal Clinical Psychologist & CAT Therapist.
Contact details available on request.
I had the privilege of being part of a supervisory group led by Dr Liza Messing. During the 4 years of being supervised, I found Dr Messing to be a very dedicated and committed supervisor. Her insights and contribution to understand the case material was great and well received. She has a facilitating and containing style of supervision. She is knowledgeable and well informed in CAT theory and practice. She helped facilitate my journey through CAT supervisory training and I am indebted to her for her help and support. I cannot thank her enough.
Dr Lubna Anwar Consultant Psychiatrist in NHS & Private Practice, CAT Therapist & Supervisor, Transpersonal/Integrative Psychotherapist.
I have had the pleasure of attending Liza’s lively therapy supervision groups for a number of years now, starting when I was training to become a CAT Practitioner. Liza has a containing yet rigorous approach, which I value immensely. I feel able to bring any question or concern I may have, including at times some really rather complex and confusing clinical scenarios. In my experience, whatever is brought is met with thoughtfulness, clarity and wisdom. I would highly recommend her as a clinical supervisor.
Ellen, RMN, CAT Therapist & UKCP Registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
Personal Testimonials
for Dr Liza Messing
I'm so very honoured to have been working closely with Liza during the last year. She is a master of holding space, deeply listening and insightfully pointing out places where I have been blocked, leading to much greater growth than I could have expected in such a period. Liza is a powerhouse of transformation. Anyone working with her is lucky to receive the gift of her incredible expertise, wisdom and compassion.
Nayomi Munaweera, Author.
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