Testimonials

"I found the openness of the discussions between you and I to be unique, in that it was refreshing, honest, and very helpful. It sits very positively with me that we were able to communicate clearly with each other - with a good deal of care/respect being demonstrated. I just wanted to post-date a big thank you! "
        - T. E., University Professor, Guelph

“What an incredible resource Alina is for all things relating to relationships and personal growth!  When I am a mess with confusion and frustration, Alina always brings a breath of fresh air as she listens attentively, affirms what I may already know deep inside and offers clear perspective based on her life-time of study and personal experience.  I always leave our sessions feeling renewed, empowered and excited to move forward with clarity and newfound tools.  Thank you Alina for giving me the encouragement and recognition I need to be in a healthy relationship and feel valued.  I can tell you LOVE what you do!”
        - Isabella D’Alessandro, Holistic Practitioner, Guelph

“Just wanted to say thanks for listening back in august. It immeasurably helped.”
        - M.J., Student with ADHD, Toronto

“Thank you again for your wonderful “high-focused”, active and sustained attention and thank you for having become who you are today. I feel gratified by the wonderful time spent with you doing therapy and life coaching this afternoon.  Today was a great session, a very useful one, an eye opening one.  One which for some reason shall stay with me for a long, long time I feel.  Maybe one of the best therapy session I ever had. You helped me today to start attaching elements of reality to a big dream.  You’ve been a lot help so far and already are a source of joy in my life. What a wonderful find for me to have made your acquaintance!”
        - N.M., Guelph, 2012

About the Guelph Adult ADHD Support Group:

”It’s friendly. I like the way we can discuss common experiences without having to explain. [The facilitation of the group is] very good. The group meets my expectations very well”
        - - Tim, Teacher, 2011

“[The thing I like most about the group is] sharing with others that are going through the same thing”
         - Chad, Contractor, 2011

[As a result of attending, my life has gotten better through] an improved understanding of some of my quirky behaviours”
[What I like most about the group is] a feeling of acceptance and confirmation that my idiosyncrasies are not completely crazy.”
“I enjoy the sessions and find them quite helpful”
[The facilitators are] very welcoming and helpful. [They] stay on task [and are] organized and knowledgeable.”
        - Fraser, 2011

  “The group has been very beneficial to me as a place to share ideas and strategies about ADD treatment and coping.”
“[What I like most about the group is] having the chance to catch up with like minded individuals.’
“[The facilitators] are very good. [They] have lots of suggestions and keep up on track.” Laura, 2011
” [Since attending the group], I am more confident. I feel more accepted and valued. My approaches to problem solving are more effective.”
” [What I like most about the group is] Camaraderie, mutual support. Sharing real life experiences, and new ideas. Also, the stability and regularity of the group.
“Alina keeps the group on track”
        - John, Social Worker, 2011

*Some of these testimonials were taken from evaluation forms and were answers to some fixed questions 
 (such as What do you like most about the group]. For that reason, the symbols “[" and "]” are present.