Testimonials
“I started the journey with Dr. Adriana without any expectations, and came out a true believer and advocate for her sessions. She’s very patient and empathetic, allowing me to be comfortable when I have to open up and go deep to the root cause of the problem. I learned so much about myself, and was introduced to tools that are extremely helpful in my day-to-day life and in making sure I grow as an effective adult. Thank YOU, Dr. Adriana, for introducing and guiding me throughout such a transformative self-improvement journey.”
L.H.
“My sessions with Adriana were incredibly helpful and focused. I entered these sessions not fully knowing what I was looking for, or even how to put my concerns into words. Adriana helped provide the structure and tools for me to better engage with myself and connect with my emotions and memories in a way I had never done in the past. The sessions were challenging at times, but they made me realize how little time I spend interrogating my own life. I value the real impact these sessions had on me, and how they provided me with the keys to further growth and healing.”
M.K.
“Hi Adriana, just wanted to drop you a message to say thank you. You have really helped me so much. This morning there was a sudden change in timelines and the bosses wanted us to get something done ASAP over the weekend. I wld usually get stressed and anxious but I feel calm and composed. It’s really refreshing. Thank you Adriana.”
T.R.
“I was very sceptical with regards to therapy as I have had some childhood sessions previously. Adriana has an amazing personable nature and understanding of childhood trauma, this made it so much easier to open up on some difficult periods of my childhood and with patient explanation I was finally able to start to understand where and why certain emotions and schemas are developed. I feel I am now much better equipped to prepare for certain potential trigger points and recognise my instinctive emotional reactions. I can’t speak highly enough of how helpful this therapy was and how much of a difference it can make, it is always work in progress but it has made a definite positive impact on my outlook and personal development.”
R.H.
V.C.
“Adriana is a genuinely extraordinary therapist. She is empathetic, kind, compassionate, hugely intelligent and clearly very knowledgeable. She helped me understand the influences at play in my life and enabled me to find a way of using this knowledge to lead a more fulfilled life. I warmly commend her.”
R.S.
Thank you so much for all your help and support. I have learned so much about myself and it has been life changing!”
S.L.
“I didn’t really “believe” in therapy until I met Adriana. Her technique although sometimes emotionally draining really helped me see my lacks, my patterns and understand the why?’s. Why am I feeling like this? Why do I react this way?
Once you understand the why Adriana helped tackle the root of the issue. Helped me become more aware and more self loving. It was a great experience.”
M.L.
“My husband and I sought the support of Dr. Adriana Giotta because our marriage was going through a moment of crisis and change. We attended couple sessions with Adriana and I then proceeded with individual therapy with her. For me it was the first time to talk to a psychologist and this overwhelmed me but at the same time helped me understand many things; My doubts, my mistakes, my fears and how to face that delicate moment.
Thanks to her help and our commitment, we quickly left our dark period and started to build our new couple life. Dr. Giotta is a valid professional who advises all people who go through complicated phases of life to better understand themselves and become more aware.”
P.T.
“When I first entered therapy with a previous therapist just over a year ago, I was looking for a quick fix. I didn’t want to delve into the past. I wanted ten sessions to cure me of a particular issue. I soon realised I may require a few more than ten sessions but after a disastrous experience with this therapist I was fairly lost and broken by the time I found Adriana. When we first spoke over the phone I was extremely vulnerable and sad. She sounded strong and capable and I needed that. In those early months she witnessed my pain and gently and kindly helped piece me back together. Over the months Adriana has helped me identify and begin to understand patterns of behaviour and it is only with this understanding that I can start to make changes and be more conscious and aware of the decisions I make in my life.
Psychotherapy is a process and psychotherapeutic action requires courage and bravery. It may not be a quick fix (at least in my case). Adriana is my fellow traveller. She is not simply an onlooker but a partner in our therapeutic alliance. She experiences my emotions alongside me and it is within this empathic arena where the real healing can occur. Adriana radiates warmth and humanness. Within our sessions she has gracefully tolerated all of my emotions. She has witnessed all of my darkness and has never turned away. It is extremely reparative to be really seen and really understood by someone who sees all your weakness, does not judge you and who still remains by your side.
I am eternally grateful that our paths have crossed. I honestly believe that my work with Adriana has been and will continue to be a life changing experience for me. My aim is for freedom. Freedom to be able to live every aspect of my life to its full potential. To not look back on life and wish that I’d had the courage to do something, to not look back and wish I had done something differently but instead to move out of my comfort zone, to take risks and to soar.”
S.C.
“Adriana has helped me identify, understand and tackle my problems more than any other professional I’ve seen in the past, especially during a very stressful period of my life.
Through therapy I learned to accept rather than judge my feelings, to figure out where they have come from and what they are trying to tell me. The sessions with her gave me useful tools to handle daily challenges both in professional and personal life. I feel happy like never before and I can handle myself and others much better with all the learning from our sessions.”
R.P.
“An encounter which happened by “chance”, but then I realised that chance did not exist!
An encounter that completely changed my life, my way of being, the way I see and feel myself, the way I relate to myself and to others … now finally free from mechanisms that I had not been able to handle, she taught me to recognise, understand and accept them and to listen to myself … she supported me accompanying me with her presence, bringing light into my dark walks … she saved me when I didn’t recognised harmful situations and when I didn’t accept to be taken by the hand … but she accompanied me hand in hand towards the right way … thanks to her presence I never felt alone, or abandoned!
My life has changed for the better because with her help and support I have changed for the better! When we begun I was doubtful because of rather negative and unprofessional previous therapeutic experiences, but her professionalism, her way of being, of understanding and of helping make her unique … a truly special person that I was lucky to meet in my life … I am and will forever be grateful to have had the chance to have the splendid Adriana next to me!!!”
RA
“Great to had the chance to connect with Ms.Adriana. The impact of the sessions are truely corrective and transformative. Had no belief it will work, and I thank the day I agreed to my spouse that I shall visit Adriana. Being professionally successful is just one part. The degree of unknowns I had inside of me, understanding the root causes, the trusted commitment we had – surely helped me to be a better person emotionally. Words are not sufficient to explain. So a BIG THANK YOU dear Adriana.”
N.F.
“My experience with therapy has been way more than I expected it to be.I came out of it not just resolving the fundamental issues that I was there for but therapy has also went above and beyond my initial goals and I’ve started to learn a lot more about myself and how I can move forward as a person and grow.”
D.G.
If you’re looking to do that deep soul-healing-sometimes-uncomfortable-but-totally-worth-it-type therapy – Adriana is the real deal. I have learned so much about compassion, patience, and JOY. She provides the perfect balance of the eastern mindfulness/body awareness and hard science. Her team is always professional and timely for scheduling and billing.”
P.R.
“I’m very comfortable with the pace of my overall experience at therapy. I appreciate the practical tips and techniques learned during my first few sessions, and how safe and comfortable I could be when sharing anything with Melissa. She’s been very gentle and patient. The sessions I had with Melissa were something I could look forward to, I’m so thankful that therapy had helped me so much!”
C.L.
“When I first came to therapy, I was in a dark and hopeless place and was struggling to find the meaning of life. Melissa’s comforting and unwavering presence, her willingness to enter those dark places with me, gradually started to introduce hope back into my life. I gained the courage to step forth and explore, reclaiming my life bit by bit. She never once showed frustration or impatience when I inevitably stumbled. She was always there with me every step of the way, guiding and believing in me. I don’t think I can be where I am today without her, embracing life and believing in myself. I truly am grateful from the bottom of my heart and I dare say I owe my life to her.”
S.K.
“I was able to identify areas of improvement for myself and apply the thought processes that Melissa demonstrated to me in therapy sessions to my own experiences outside of therapy. I recommended her to many of my friends when they were keen to have therapy as well! I could feel genuine warmth and was very comfortable with Melissa throughout. She also kept in mind what I wanted to work towards and overall I felt like I left every session feeling positive.”
H.T.
“I first sought help in an emotionally distraught state as I was facing criminal prosecution. Despite what I did, I have never felt that Melissa judged me for my actions. She gave me her listening ear, but most importantly, equipped me with tools to manage the internal conflicts within. She is extremely perceptive and would at times challenge my own wrong perceptions which I appreciate. I would say she is wise beyond her age. She has all the qualities a person needs in a therapist and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. I feel so blessed to have her by my side during this arduous stage of my life. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for embarking on this journey with me and I will always remember her as my guardian angel during my darkest hours.”
A.
“I did not find counselling easy. Opening up was messy. I felt like I had too many issues to be handled by anyone. But Melissa was patient with me. She probed. She listened. I learnt about internal family relationships, and how to nurture a healthier, truer form of myself. I had long put other people’s feelings, needs and wants before my own, so I didn’t really have a good sense of what I needed. I learnt to spend time with myself, to treat myself compassionately, to set boundaries with my parents. I am now at a point that I didn’t think I would have reached at the start of my journey. I am able to do what I love without hating myself, to struggle without feeling hopeless, and most importantly, to pick myself up after every fall without the fear of falling again. Thank you, Melissa.”
S.C.
“When I met Melissa, I was going through a very challenging period. I disguised myself and tried to function normally but deep down in me, I have many emotional trauma. Physically I constantly feel dizzy and sick. I suffered from frequent gastric pain and muscle ache. Everything was wrong. Melissa was very caring and sincere. I felt that I was able to tell her anything that I feel discomfort. And she would encourage me to speak up without judging me negatively. She led me to think and understand myself better. Melissa showed great understanding about what was happening to me, and I placed my trust in her and she guided me to cope with my anxieties. Gradually, my anxieties disappeared. I am back to my normal self. I couldn’t believe that I could get back to my normal self again. I am really grateful and happy to have met Melissa.”
A.S.
“Melissa is super helpful and nice when giving advice and allowing me to push my limits where I could have a lot of self-growth. I managed to overcome many obstacles that I would have struggled with in the past. I highly recommend Melissa as a therapist.”
C.S.
“Melissa is an excellent therapist. She is calm, clear headed, intelligent and sharp. She made me feel comfortable and safe to open myself up completely, always encouraging me to probe deeper and think about myself in a non-judgemental manner. EMDR sessions were carried out in a professional and safe manner, putting my anxiety and uncertainty at ease. It has been a 6 month journey with her and I come out of this experience a much calmer and more relaxed person. Melissa has changed my life for the better and I can’t thank her enough. To anyone looking for help or just wanting to understand themselves better, I would highly recommend reaching out to Melissa. She is a fantastic support to guide you through a difficult time. Once again, thank you Melissa.”
K.K.
“Melissa and I are a very good fit and a very safe space for sharing emotions and working through issues. Thanks for everything.”
C.
“Dian is such a warm and compassionate listener. I felt completely safe, which allowed me to explore my issues in greater depth. Dian helped me discover where my anxieties were coming from, which helped me let go of a lot of fear and self-destructive thought patterns.”
K.R.
“Dian made me feel very relaxed, open and comfortable. She helped me to get a lot of stress and worry out of my system. I’ll keep doing as she suggested, spending time with the younger boy and away from technology in the evenings.”
A.C.
“I’ve been using the method that Dian has been teaching and guiding me with- going deeper with the different parts of myself. During a long walk , I was able to reflect upon our most recent session and realise that a critical part of me demands things to be better than they are in the present, and is often dissatisfied. Confronting this realisation helped me to channel the irritation and annoyance I had around this area out of the body and release the stress. That has lifted a lot of weight off my shoulders! These changes in myself also inspire more positive change in other parts of my life like my career. This is something new and exciting to look forward to.”
B.
“Thank you Dian for being a wonderful therapist and for your care and skills in helping your clients. Therapy has helped me greatly overcome my fear of mental illness. I have been able to get through depression by identifying my thought patterns and learning practices that can address them in an objective and non-judgemental way.”
A.M.
“Initially, I was very sceptical about therapy and was unsure if I could ever find anyone that would understand me, but I am so glad that you have really understood me.
Meeting Dian has really changed my life as I learn to be mindful of what’s going on with me, the root causes, as well as how to be kind to myself. Thank you!”
S.N.
