~Di Shankland, Businesswoman, Mother, 61, Durban, South Africa.
“I have known Barbara Scogings for many years and on 2 separate occasions, years apart, have had the benefit of her very knowledgeable, insightful and very honest professional counselling and advice. On both occasions, I had been at my wits end and convinced that I must be going crazy, as my control and understanding over my situations, (both of which had been ongoing over a period of time) appeared to be bordering on non-existent. I did not know what more to do or how to handle them, but after talking to Barbara, was able to understand how both situations had developed and without feeling a failure, was shown by her, how to see the truth behind all the emotions and frustrations.; how to address situations in a way that allows me to see, with greater clarity, what I can and cannot control, what lines I need to draw and what I can allow or not allow to affect me, in order to regain my self-worth, my sanity and MY life. How to gain the insight which would allow me to handle and cope with any future situations in the appropriate manner, thus preventing any further misunderstandings on my side, as well as for the other party. This has given me an amazing sense of freedom from guilt and worry, as I feel that I now have far more control over my emotions, as I have a better understanding of myself and my reactions to certain “triggers”. Barbara is able to make it all seem so much easier to understand and with this awareness, comes the ability to be more in control of our lives, instead of being at the mercy of our and others emotions. Thank you, Barbara and may you be blessed as you have blessed me.”