CLIENT REVIEWS

What clients have said about their experience of therapy at Inner Strength Therapy.

★★★★★

“I’m so grateful for the time I’ve spent working with Stephen. He has supported me through some incredibly difficult and important periods of my life with warmth, patience and genuine care. I’ve always felt safe to be completely honest and have come away with a much deeper understanding of myself. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!”

Cameron Cross

★★★★★

“Steve is amazing at what he does. And I am so grateful to have spent the past 3 1/2 years with his support, to become the best version of myself.

Would absolutely recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a tough spot, whether they need someone just to talk to in the short term or need help & guidance to overcome deeper challenges within their life.

He is completely professional and the most empathetic person I have ever come across. Thank you so much Stephen, but I can never thank you enough!”

Connor Spencer

★★★★★

“I cannot recommend Stephen highly enough. Over the past four years, I’ve had around 60 sessions with him, including regular fortnightly check-ins and EMDR therapy. Throughout this time, he has been incredibly patient, insightful, and resourceful.

Stephen has helped me truly understand what inner strength and self-love mean. With his guidance, I’ve developed the confidence, mindset, and resilience to live life to the fullest.

I’m deeply grateful for the growth I’ve experienced and the person I’ve become through this journey.”

Jingsi Guo

★★★★★

“I’ve been seeing Stephen for several years now, and I can’t overstate the impact our work together has had on my life. He brings compassion, insight, and a grounded presence to each session, creating a space where I’ve felt safe to explore complex emotions and long-standing patterns.

Stephen’s support has been constant through some incredibly difficult chapters, and with his guidance, I’ve been able to process experiences I never thought I’d find language for. He meets you where you are, with patience and without judgement, and helps you move forward at your own pace.

I’m deeply grateful for the strength and clarity I’ve gained through our work.”

Julius Ungar

★★★★★

“Having started therapy with Stephen is possibly one of the best decisions in my life. He helped me navigate childhood trauma when I was in a tough place with many personal and relationship challenges. Stephen always challenged me with tough questions and guided me through different perspectives that I had never thought of. Today, I have noticed how those therapy sessions have significantly improved my life.”

Jeyran Shahbazi

★★★★★

“I’ve been with Stephen for a number of years and have learnt so much! He’s an incredible therapist with a mountain of knowledge and great at creating a safe space to just be, I never feared being judged or shamed during our sessions only championed, heard, shown grace and patience.

Highly recommend!”

Reece Pukekura

★★★★★

“Stephen really helped me through a difficult period dealing with past trauma and the fallout from it. You really feel that he has your back 100% and understands what you’re going through, usually better than you do! He has a relaxed, very relatable style. Feels like talking with a good mate only this one has a great depth of professional insight and experience to help steer you onto the right path!”

Peter Shadie

★★★★★

“Life changing.

When I first came to see Stephen I had felt stuck for years. I was struggling with a lot of issues and repeating the same patterns over.

Stephen helped me to establish a deeper sense of awareness enabling me to understand myself and others around me. Our sessions I would often look forward to as we would investigate what lay underneath the complexities of my day to day stresses and anxieties.”

James Moss

★★★★★

“I highly recommend Stephen. From the moment I walked in for the first time, I felt incredibly comfortable. He has a warm and empathetic approach, listens intently and gives feedback that helped me put things into perspective, gave me clarity and the ability to look at situations with new eyes. He has enabled me to move forward in leaps and bounds from things that had me entangled for many years.

Stephens layback and casual approach has you forgetting the fact you are actually at a therapists office.. his smile is infectious and no matter the mood I walked in.. I would leave feeling uplifted for the whole week. I have seen quite a few therapists over the years and Stephen is one that I would put at top of list. He is a kind compassionate authentic and genuine therapist and Im so glad I’ve had the opportunity to work with him.”

Maria Lamari

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