I wanted to write and say thank you so very much for all the wonderful help you have given me. It’s a big step to take asking for help when things are really bad but you were so lovely and welcoming and made me feel just normal at a time when I felt I was going mad!

It helped so much to talk things through with someone who really understands from a ‘human’ perspective and also from such amazing knowledge of how the brain works and how to explain this to someone in a way they can understand even through distress.

You have helped me enormously – I am going for my first group walk next week. I am looking forward to it – 8 miles of nothing but socialising to do! I have joined a book club which starts on Monday. I have had a few beginners yoga sessions now which is going well although I am feeling inflexible! There is also a 4 week Tai Chi course at the local college in November which I have put my name down for. I remember you talking about mindfulness a little, and have found a mindfulness course to do as well, which I think will be really helpful.

I am also volunteering for the RSPCA! I thought about this when I came to you and realised how much I missed my dog, but that it was impossible to have one at present with working full time. Thank you – so so much. I feel as if I have got my life back again and it feels WONDERFUL.