Testimonials
These are testimonials offered by previous clients. Each client has consented to their feedback to be published on this website to help future clients make their own decision. All clients have been anonymised although many were happy to have their names displayed
"Having reached a point in my life where I did not know where to turn, I was inspired by Jason Fox’s book Battle Scars, to contact Dr Lagaisse.
This was one of the best decisions I could have made! She instinctively guided me through what was without doubt, the toughest time of my life.
Dr Lagaisse expertly identified that other, ‘quick fix’ forms of therapy would not suit me. After listening with objective compassion, she gave me the ability to have confidence in making good decisions for the benefit of myself and those around me.
Years later, I still fall back on my time with her and will forever be grateful for her steadfast professionalism."
D
"I had been struggling with anxiety for most of my life prior to starting work with Ally. I was very unsure and anxious about what therapy entailed.
Ally provided me with a safe space, and opportunity to explore and work through many issues at my own pace, in a supportive and empowering way.
I am grateful for her guidance and professionalism in changing my life in such a positive way. Suffice to say without Ally I wouldn't be where I am today. "
M
"I honestly believe if it wasn't for Ally my marriage would've ended. Ally really helped my wife and I communicate and understand each other much better, we're closer now than we've ever been thanks to her. As someone not used to expressing how he feels, I felt Ally had a deep understanding of men - not in a clichéd alpha sense but in the deeper sense of how men think and navigate relationships - which really helped me understand myself and become a more confident communicative father, husband and man.
Ally really made me feel comfortable and able to open up, I actually looked forward to our sessions. As someone who had tried talking therapy in the past but didn't have any trauma or specific issues to deal with I'd never realised the value of talking therapy until I talked with Ally."
K
"The time I spent with Ally did not feel the way I expected therapy to feel, nor the way it had felt with previous therapists.
What worked for me was Ally's… active involvement. In drawing down concepts from different spheres; academic, spiritual, cultural (and refreshingly sometimes her own life) so that we could toy with them together, in the context of my own dynamics.
I think without exception in our sessions, previously invisible threads between things I’d anecdotally mentioned would reveal themselves - thanks more often than not, to alarmingly casual connection made by her!
These slightly ‘eureka’ connections were not only revelatory in the moment, they are relatable months later and continue to help me make sense, not just of my own experiences, but those of my friends and family too.
I’m very grateful for the time spent “swimming in lake me”
-partly because sessions were a little oasis of calm - but mainly because I’m a noticeably stronger swimmer now."
B
"I spoke to a few therapists about my struggles with OCD. They all told me that my fears were completely irrational. But when I saw Ally, she told me that actually, my fears made a lot of sense and when broken down were in fact hyper-logical, I finally felt understood, it was such a relief!
After that, I knew I could completely trust Ally with the process... and it wasn't easy, but we worked hard as a team. I felt really supported all the way, and I'm so happy to say that I got my life back.
It's been a few years, and thanks to all the tools that Ally has taught me, I have managed to keep my OCD at bay. I am so grateful that I met the right therapist and that I found the courage and the strength to deal with my struggles. It was completely worth it."
J
"I’ve been working with Ally for several months to help manage my depression and anxiety. Her approach has been superb—calm, nonjudgmental, and deeply insightful. Ally has a way of explaining complex emotional reactions in a simple, relatable way, which helped me understand why I respond to certain situations as I do. Her guidance has led to practical, meaningful changes in how I view myself and has supported me in making healthier decisions around my work-life balance and broader life choices.
Therapy with Ally has fundamentally transformed the way I perceive myself and has given me tools to better manage negative self-perception. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ally to anyone seeking a supportive, skilled, and compassionate therapist."
N
"I'm not sure what to say without making it sound gushing and false. I contacted Ally during the dark days of Covid after suffering a number of traumas in life which left me very confused and anxious. Ally helped me untangle my emotions while walking in the beautiful Devon Woodland and giving me the tools to have a better life going forward. I found that initial contact very daunting but the outcome after lots of hard work was incredible. Ally really is a Marval."
B
"Alex is an incredible person. During the most challenging time of my life, she offered unwavering support, guidance, and wisdom. Without Ally’s expertise, kindness and encouragement, I wouldn’t be living the fulfilling life I have today."
M
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"I spent 3 years being treated for mental health disorders both in the military and also post discharge. At times I was maxed out on two different types of medication and took steps towards suicide. Dr Lagaisse/ Ally was pivotal in guiding me through the darkest point of my life, helping me to regain my purpose, self-esteem, and motivation to carry on. There isn’t words to describe how strongly I recommend Dr Lagaisse/ Ally to anyone that needs help from a mental health perspective".
G
"We worked with Alexandra as a couple for over 9 months. We were a couple that was literally at the end of the road, really struggling to communicate, and it was in the middle of COVID. Alexandra not only saved our relationship but also breathed life back into it, allowing us to reconnect. She gave us both the tools to handle anything together, and we are extremely grateful. It's so hard to find someone who can communicate exceptionally well with both people without any nonsense".
M
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