Transformative Testimonials

“When I first sought therapy, I was overwhelmed by a multitude of challenges but continued to put on a brave face. I was carrying a lot and exhausted from holding others, a classic Rescuer mentality. When I shared my situation with a friend she recommended making an appointment with Arron.

Working with Arron truly transformed my perspective. From the very first session I felt heard and understood which made it easier to open up about my struggles. Arron provided a safe space where I could explore my feelings without judgment, and that was invaluable. I was surprised that I was holding some deep adolescent trauma but together we navigated my challenges and I began to see my thoughts more clearly.

One of the most significant changes I’ve noticed in myself is a newfound resilience. I’ve developed tools to manage my anxiety and have learned how to empower others rather than provide all the answers.

Arron’s warmth and empathy made each session feel less like therapy and more like a conversation with a trusted friend. I appreciated Arron’s ability to challenge me when I needed it, but always in a supportive way.

Reflecting on my journey, I realise that therapy has been a crucial catalyst for personal growth. The sessions with Arron have positively impacted my relationships and overall outlook on life. I can’t thank Arron enough for the amazing guidance and support he has provided so selflessly, something for which I shall be forever grateful.”

T, Semi-Retired

“Using tactics Arron taught me, I found a stillness within myself I didn’t know I could find, and I have not had a drop of alcohol in almost 10 weeks.”

Kyle, Landscaper

“I was referred to Arron Selby initially to help when a crisis occurred in my life leading me to experience symptoms of extreme anxiety, depression, and overwhelming feelings of despair with no idea how to cope. He made contact swiftly after the referral was finalised which I was thankful for and found Arron to be a calming presence right from our first meeting. Straight away he was able to provide me with practical and effective strategies to eliminate my initial symptoms. Following this Arron offered assistance of the highest quality to navigate and resolve a complex period combined with childhood trauma which impacted both my private and professional lives.

We worked through a range of therapies and topics with Arron displaying an extensive knowledge base paired with the exemplary ability to deliver this in a compassionate down to earth manner. I feel fortunate and thankful to have been recommended Arron’s professional assistance, he has helped me to achieve true well being and the knowledge to instill this as a lifelong practice. Personally, I will see Arron again if required and have encouraged my family and friends to seek him out if they ever need counselling or advice.“

Bryney – Registered Nurse

“I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I received from Arron during a difficult period in my life. After losing my job due to vaccine mandates, I was struggling with financial hardship, emotional stress, and a sense of uncertainty. Through his compassionate and empowering approach, I was able to process my experiences and emotions, and begin to heal from the challenging events.

Arrons’s expertise, experience, and practical tools helped me to shift limiting beliefs, and develop self-awareness and emotional resilience. I learned to connect deeper with my thoughts, emotions and cultivate mindfulness. This transformative process of healing and self-discovery has empowered me to move forward with confidence and trust in myself.

I highly recommend Arrons’s services to anyone going through a difficult time. His compassionate and supportive approach, combined with his expertise and practical tools, make him an exceptional educator and guide. With Arron’s guidance, you can find a safe space to explore your experiences, heal from challenging events, and embrace your journey of self-discovery and healing.”

Yarnam – Teacher

“I’ve dealt with panic disorder for 20 years and last year my marriage got to a crisis point. Someone recommended Arron and without any further reference I gave therapy with him a try in my need  to navigate my situation. His dynamic and holistic approach was new to me (I had tried therapy and counselling several times before) and it has been nothing less than an eye opening experience. Every session with him is rich in gaining insights into myself, my past, the existence of trauma that I was unaware of and its roots back into my childhood. Therapy with Arron has had a huge and positive impact in my life, opening many doors in my mind where I can further explore, work on, improve and grow. I’m grateful with life for allowing me work therapy with Arron“

Ana – Flight Attendant

“When I came to see Arron, I was going through a pretty rough patch. Even with my background and having useful tools of my own at hand, I found it hard to cope with my everyday life and to be there for my children, who were also very affected by our situation. Arron got me through the hardest part by giving me support and several very useful tools. From spending time in nature to how to calm down fast in pressured situations, and wonderful breathing techniques. I got the help I needed to be there for my children. When “the fires had been put out” we started the deeper inner work, and it is a pleasure to dive deep and feel safe and supported through it. I have learned a lot more about myself, and I feel stronger in so many ways. Arron is great to work with, and the sessions often include both tears and laughter. I also enjoy the accountability and “homework” which really means you get the most out of your sessions.”

Christina – Energy Psychology and EFT Practitioner

“Arron, offered a great insight into previously unexplored inner landscapes.  I felt very held while being led along to challenge some of my own perspectives, and in the process acquired useful tools to and knowledge to assist me further. Our time together and the help he provided are much appreciated.

Noam – Musician

Working with Arron has been nothing short of transformational. A truly joyous experience that has been felt not only by myself, but also my loved ones. With his guidance I have learnt empowering and sustainable strategies to connect my mind and heart. Most importantly I have learnt how to carry on my journey of self exploration with security in myself and the world around me. My goal of gaining freedom from severe behavioural reactions to my emotional responses has been realised.

My message to Arron is “From my heart to yours, Thank you for guiding me through the hardest time of my life where you enabled me to find my own answers.”

Kevin – Support Worker

“Arron’s manner and his teachings have brought me peace, understanding and the tools to continue working on my new life”

John – Warehouse Worker

“I’ve been seeing Arron for therapy for 2 years now, and I don’t think the words in this testimonial will be enough to explain how much the last 2 years of my life have changed because I took the step to get myself some help. Finally!!! I’m 47 i probably should have seeked help when i was a lot younger. But I always pushed life down and smiled like everything was ok. I didn’t want to feel like I couldn’t control my own world. When I could manage to raise 3 amazing children. Help all my friends and family as much as I could, and never asked for help myself. I felt like that would be selfish if I helped myself.

I need to thank Arron and mother earth for placing him in my life, because I don’t think I would still be around to write this if I hadn’t of meet Arron. I now have many different tools to deal with the panic. Bad thoughts, depression and all the other things I had been pushing down my whole life. Arron gave me my freedom back. I couldn’t go to the shops without bursting into tears and freaking out. Or go out of the house without having to ask someone to come with me. The horrible feelings I would get when I’d have to do simple things like making a call to an unknown person, Or going to see a doctor, going to pick up a takeaway dinner were so overwhelming that I stopped leaving my bedroom, I just stopped living life.
I didn’t think I was fixable. Arron taught me that I wasn’t broken. He taught me that I just needed to understand why I felt the way I did and what I could do to start the process of healing.

Even thou that process is a long hard one, I have healed myself with the amazing help of Arron to the point where I feel I can use all the tools he has given me to continue to heal myself from now on. Those lessons are forever lessons. I will use these skills I now have for the rest of my days.”

Clancy

“Booking in to see Arron is one of the best decisions I’ve made.  His professionalism and passion is obvious. I felt safe and comfortable to be vulnerable. I feel as though I’ve been equipped with techniques to better help me navigate life. I appreciated Arron’s vast knowledge and breadth of topics. I feel I have a new lease on life and way of looking at the world. I’ve been humbled, I’ve learned, I’ve grown and I feel seen… I do and will continue to recommend Arron highly.”

J

“After going through a difficult family and domestic situation, I discovered Arron. His systematic approach to therapy was very effective for me. He introduced me to different tools and frameworks that helped me cope and heal. It wasn’t always easy—it opened up past issues that were impacting my present. But with Arron’s guidance, I was able to address those issues, develop coping mechanisms, and ultimately become a better person. I learned to love and value myself, and finally understood that I am enough.

Looking back, I can’t imagine the cycle I was stuck in for the past 40 years before meeting Arron. I’m proud to say that I sought support and found the right kind of help in him. Now, I’m a better father to my daughters, a more valuable employee, and a more positive force in my community.

Girard, Programmer

“I am writing this as a testimony to the clarity and help I received from Arron. I came to him by way of recommendation from someone who was greatly helped by him.

I knew I was suffering from PTSD due to an horrific marriage break up, however I didn’t realise that I had many childhood issues that were playing into my adult relationships and eventual negative outcomes.

Arron has a unique way of walking you down and through trauma’s in a very gentle and paced way. On an intellectual level, it was fascinating, but more importantly, on an emotional level, it was healing. I can’t thank Arron for his help in providing me ways to pay attention to what is happening in my body and the tools to calm and soothe.

Many thanks, much peace and love.

Sue

“I have seen Arron for about a year and I am really grateful for the impact that he has had on my life. Arron is amazing to work with, he is calm and peaceful it’s just like talking to a mate. All my appointments were through Zoom but it’s just as impactful as being face-to-face.

I had trouble regulating my emotions and I had problems with anxiety from past trauma which had lead to anger outbursts. Arron helped me delve into my mind to locate the source of my troubles lots of which I didn’t realise were as impactful as they were. He helped me give reason to my emotions and justified my feelings in a way that nobody else could. Arron has provided lots of insight into how my body and mind work and how I can work with them instead of trying to work against them. All of which I could tell lots had been learnt through personal experiences.

 As a relatively new adult, I was intimidated by the world and Arron has taught me ways that I can help to sort out my constantly growing brain.

During the last twelve months, my relationship with my wife has improved significantly and I’m eager to welcome our first child into our family.

I couldn’t recommend Arron enough! .”

Mitch, Support Worker

“I had recently gone through a breakup with the ending of a twenty year relationship with my wife, this experience was very traumatic for myself as it resulted in me finding out about her involvement in a long term affair she had had. We had a beautiful family and had recently bought our dream property, my whole world as I knew it was shattered. I struggled to cope to the point that I was basically dis functional, and was diagnosed with extremely severe anxiety and extremely severe depression by my GP.

HG. Livestock Manager, local Pastoral Company

“OK so where do I begin…The depth of work achieved with Arron and the resulting personal growth experienced has been truly life changing. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

• How to get out of my head and into my body – to recognise, listen to and embrace intuition;
• To understand and be aware/mindful of automatic or learnt responses to different situations;
• To celebrate and embrace all aspects of self;
• To learn and use the phrase ‘good enough’ and acknowledge the incremental and consistent habits and that keep us healthy, centered and resilient in the face of immense stress and challenge;
• To cultivate and create assets, as opposed to spending too much time pulling or being stuck in the weeds;
• To be more authentic, vulnerable and honest with self, and as a parent and friend;
• To acknowledge and get more comfortable with expressing ALL emotions – through a range of effective strategies including mediation, movement, music, nature etc.

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Bowen – Firefighter

“After the 2022 flood in Lismore I was left with a lot of anxiety and depression. Our daughter suggested that have a talk with Arron. After struggling with my feelings for a while, it was one the best solutions to help me through these troubling times. With Arron’s help I was able to come to terms with my feelings and express myself with others much easier. I am still learning, but now can bring myself back to the present moment and not get lost in a lot of self doubt and depression.”

David – Mechanic

“Arron’s techniques such as meditation & breathwork helped me clear my mind and relax. His spiritual approach on life itself helped me understand myself better. After my encounters with Arron I always left feeling better then I did before I saw him. He has an uplifting energy that makes you feel safe.”

Wade – Scaffolder