Testimonials

Testimonials - The relationship you have with your counsellor matters. One way to know if you might feel comfortable here is to hear directly from those who have worked with us. Below you’ll find a selection of testimonials that highlight the safety, understanding, and growth our clients have experienced."

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AF-EMDR Trainings

Dr Laurel Parnell

“Took AF-EMDR training under Laurel Parnell with Stillness for the Heart! The schedule was planned and spread out well. Venue and catering were all great and conducive too. The co-facilitator therapists were very helpful and experienced too!”- Tifanis

Oliver Ackermann

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to my EMDR therapist at Stillness of the Heart. Your compassionate guidance helped me face and heal from the shadows of my childhood trauma. Through your skilful support, I found the strength to reprocess painful memories and reclaim my peace. You created a safe space where healing could truly begin, and your belief in my resilience gave me hope when I felt lost. Because of you, I am no longer defined by my past but empowered to embrace a brighter future. Thank you for walking this transformative journey with me.” - PK

Tifanis Eu

I cannot praise Tifanis enough for her professionalism and the profound effectiveness of her sessions. She is an absolute pleasure to work with—deeply calm and compassionate, yet appropriately firm when necessary to ensure you achieve genuine transformation rather than just sliding by.

Over the course of three months, Tifanis helped me address a lingering nervous system 'charge' stemming from a head-on car collision almost 30 years ago. Through somatic practices (tremoring) and EMDR, that charge has completely dissipated. I can finally sleep without 'lunging' out of bed, my overall anxiety has significantly decreased, and the memory of the accident rarely crosses my mind. The left and right brain integration she facilitated was honestly unbelievable.

Even if you aren't seeking deep trauma therapy, I highly recommend Tifanis to anyone wanting to regulate their constant 'fight/flight/freeze' anxiety. Instead of relying on self-help books that often ignore the complex connection between the mind, body, spirit, and nervous system, working directly with Tifanis is a massive step toward living a better life. You will not be disappointed with the investment of your time and money. Five stars across the board.” - Ryan

Kristie Thong

“I've been with Kristie for the past 1.5 yrs. She has always been able to ask great guiding questions to help unravel my thoughts and understand more about myself. Would recommend her for anyone looking for a compassionate and insightful therapist!.” - XT

Melanie Gooi

“II started attending one of Melanie’s group workshops and found her to be a very down-to-earth and authentic facilitator for the participants, so I decided to seek individual therapeutic support from her.

During my 4 sessions with her, her warmth and grounded-ness helped me to feel a sense of safety in a way where I could show up no matter what “state” I was in. I could be myself and come with many different challenging emotions, but she’s never made me feel like I needed to be “fixed” or that I was “messy”. She met me where I was at each time and gently guided me to process my emotions.

In a most recent session, she supported me to come to a place of understanding and empowerment of certain attachment ruptures, and I was able to work through it with much relief and gratitude.

It would be nice if the world had more human-beings and therapists like Melanie! 🫶🏻.” - P