“Barbara has the absolute unique skill to see a situation boiled down to its essence – crystal clear clarity. Combine this with sincerity, empathy and wisdom and you have what I see as a spiritual guide and an incredibly effective emotional healer. Thank you.”
“Dear Barbara I found your readings, insights and guidance very practical. As you know I also do readings, so probably more critical than most. Having said that, I would not hesitate to recommend you. Your skills are varied and you extensive experience combined in your reading gave me a very practical, no nonsense guidance that shifted my life. Thank you. I will always, and do recommend you.”
“Barbara has inspired me with her love and wisdom. She has helped me immensely by guiding me onto my right path.”
“Being a complicated and multi layered individual, Barbara sussed me out immediately and was not threatened, but able to work with it on my level. She has amazing insight and is able to communicate in a user friendly way.”
“Best guidance I have ever had. Goes into past life to understand present life and new ventures. Opened up my eyes and shown how to look at things from a different perspective. Very uplifting. Lots of love and positive energy coming from her.”
“She opened up a portal that showed me who I really was. I knew that I had lost something and Barbara showed me the way back. She didn’t have to touch me or go into trance so it was easy to communicate in the here and now rather than in some other dimension.”
“Barbara helped me to understand how my past and my future and my physical and my spiritual life fit together. He helped me to understand my ill health and showed me how and where I should focus. I was a sceptic, but Barbara never once caused me to doubt her insight.”
“Barbara picked up a thread of my personality that was immediately recognizable to me. I went to her seeking answers and she gave me the most unexpected yet familiar – she reminded me of my purpose in life.”
“Barbara introduced me to the lonely, wounded, neglected person that I was. I wanted nothing more in the world than to be acknowledged and loved but my sensitivity had led me to isolate myself and turn me into my biggest enemy. Only once I started learning how to give myself what I truly needed could I find it in the world around me. Barbara helped me see that what I perceived to be my weaknesses and largest obstacles, namely my sensitivity and inability to express my feelings were in fact my greatest gifts and my opportunities to shine in the world. Facing my fears and allowing myself to be vulnerable is bringing more love and joy in my life than I could possibly have imagined. And she’s right there are no quick fixes in the program of life only self-made upgrades. Barbara’s genuineness, unconditional love, passion for people and vast experience are the perfect facilitators for healing.”
“Barbara is an insightful and inspiring woman who, in listening and sharing her own life’s experiences, lends honesty and sincerity to every conversation. She has helped me progress on my journey of self-discovery by helping me explore my inner strength and understand my inner voice. Her guidance has led me to begin finding my own answers to my many queries about what life brings. Barbara is a person of great wisdom with the immense generosity to share it with others”.
“Hi Barbara, I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for me; you have truly changed my life forever! I have never felt so emotionally peaceful in my life before. You gave me such clarity on David’s death and all the nagging why questions were answered. I thought that it would take years to make peace with what happened to that lovely boy but you gave me something that I am really so grateful for and that was peace. Since our meeting I have been very open with people and telling them exactly how I feel about a situation. I have been in situations that I am not comfortable with and I have stood up to the situation and said I am not comfortable with this! It is such an amazing feeling and afterwards I have this great sense of fulfillment, that I have said something and don’t have to carry the burden around with me. Although, there has been situations that I have not dealt with as I should but I think it is all a work in progress!!It has helped me greatly with my new job. I am not always the most courageous person but I am working through whatever situation presents itself and am trying to make the most emotionally balanced decision and in some instances I have come up trumps and others not but there are always lessons to be learnt isn’t it! I feel that I have grown so much as a person with what tools you have equipped me with and that was just after 1 session!! I have so much more to grow but am really reveling in my current state of mind! I have also met a very nice young man! I have been single for 4 years and David was the closest that I came to finding someone that I have feelings for and would like to pursue. Now I have met a very nice boy who really fancies me and I really fancy him. What you said to me about finding someone that shows ME love and wants to be around ME has stuck in my head! This boy really makes an effort and spoils me with affection. When we go somewhere he is always reaching out to touch my hand or my leg just to make sure I am there. And you are right; this is exactly what I need. It has only been 2 weeks so of course it is the honeymoon period and he is on his best behavior but I am very aware of how I should be treated. The only BUT in the equation is that a friend of ours (we met through this person, he is both our friends) said that he is a ladies man and that he might have a girlfriend in another town! This sent me off in a bit of a flat spin at first as I am not going to be the other woman. He has told me that he is recently divorced (2 years) and his wife left him for another man and has subsequently married this man. This settled me as far as the Womanizer aspect is concerned as any man whose wife runs off with another man is not going to stay at home crying on his couch! The girlfriend part is concerning as if this is true then it is against everything I believe. But I have a nagging feeling that this is NOT true. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because he was 2 timed? I am trying to put in place all the lessons that you taught me but I seem to be second guessing myself. I am also getting a lot of interference from friends giving me advise on how they think that I should handle it so I am getting myself into a bit of a twist to know how I need to deal with the situation. I know that I am going to end up confronting the situation and asking him whether there is someone else but in a subtle way so as not to ambush him incase this is not true but I don’t have that unsettled feeling inside that says something is not right. Anyway, I will work through this 1 step at a time and I am sure it will work out, only time will tell! After all of this waffling on, I just wanted to say Thank You for everything you have done for me and for changing my life! I owe you an enormous amount and would love to see you again when you are back in Durban to have a catch up and to learn more from you. You are an absolute inspiration Barbara Scogings!” ~All my love and best wishes
- “I believe that nothing in life is coincidental and the circumstances that led me to Barbara proved this to be so. I approached Barbara by email after reading her biography on the Body and Mind website early in 2002. I had relocated from South Africa with my husband and three children to Kenya in December 2001. By the time Barbara and I managed to co-ordinate one of her working trips to Johannesburg with mine from Nairobi – I was in crisis. Everything I had placed importance on and attained affirmation from was left behind in South Africa, or so I thought. I had recently turned 40, a time of dramatic change, self-analysis and reflection in any event, without the added stress of an international relocation. In addition my then fifteen year old daughter was depressed and my husband was working 24/7 to establish himself in his very demanding position as an ex pat CFO. The two hours with Barbara during our first appointment triggered a transformation process within me that changed my life. Barbara’s insight and guidance led me to realisation of the behavioral patterns that were damaging both to myself and my relationships with others. These patterns had been transferred from my Mum to me and I was in turn projecting them onto my own daughter. Barbara not only assists in identifying problem areas but more valuably provides tools for one to use in dealing with the issues. I list below just a few of what I call my “B” tools that I was given four years ago and still use today:
- Believe in yourself and your truth
- Trust and develop your intuition
- Let go of the need to control
- Don’t feel guilty about or obliged to, anyone
- Don’t be afraid to tell people how you feel – speak your truth
I could list many more, suffice to say that using these tools actively and consciously gave (gives) me the strength to grow in all aspects of my life. Since that first visit over four years ago, Barbara and I have developed a relationship that I value. She is a dear friend as well as a trusted confidante. Barbara has been “in the loop” through all the changes I have experienced during these years. What I would have seen as crises in the past, are now opportunities to grow and learn. I no longer live in fear of approval or of what is to come. I am able to choose who I want to spend my valuable time on earth with, weeding out those who are or were damaging and destructive. Even if it is immediate family members! Barbara speaks HER truth and usually from personal experience. When B says “I understand” she does because she has been there. She walks her talk which I highly respect. I have delighted in watching Barbara grow in the years I have known her. She constantly strives to develop, learn and experience to enable her to pass on the very best she can to her clients. Barbara is perfectly comfortable with any age group and has worked with my 19 year old daughter, and has an appointment with my 12 year old when I next visit South Africa.TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TAKEN THE TIME TO READ THIS ….Only you can take responsibility for changing your life. Take the step through the open door into the light – you have nothing to lose, only to gain!”
“At the very young age of 16 I met Barbara; I was going through a really rough time and battling to deal with a huge amount of change that lay ahead. However, Barbara came to my rescue (well that’s how I see it) Barbs changed and is still changing everything I look at in life. She has given me confidence, and helped me find my self-esteem. I am growing slowly spiritually and I look forward to learning something new every day about the universe and the connection we all have with it. I am Very grateful and honoured to have met Barbara, and I enjoy every coaching session I have with her. I am now 22 years old, and I have learnt more about myself, and the universe in 6 years, then most people would in a life time. It is truly mind-blowing!”
“Barbara helped me in a way I don’t know if I can put into words… she helped me find not only my true inner spirit, but my ability to connect with other spirits. I thought I was going crazy as I was seeing people no one else could see. But after five minutes with Barbra she had already felt my energy and helped me to know that I was not under any circumstances insane… but I had a gift that could help many who need help from those with this gift. So thank you Barbara from the bottom of my heart.”
- “After finding myself on my own at the age of 42 I had to rediscover who I was and really get in touch with “me”, which I had never done before, because I always gave all my energy and time to others, which is not a bad thing, but I just never focused my life and on my needs. So now for the first time in my life it was all about “me” which was quite daunting. Barbara helped me identify with some deep inner hurtful feelings which I just shut off in my life, and also helped me to redirect my focus onto me and helped me create my own boundaries instead of letting other people’s boundaries be mine. I have also learnt to be really true to myself by being really honest about how I really feel! As a result I have great inner peace an am really happy with who I am, and others that come into my life can only add to contentment.”
“Barbara has had an astounding impact on my life. She has helped me develop a greater understanding of people, relationships & events in my life. I can now see the bigger picture & my life journey. Barbara has an amazing gift & ability to help others discover themselves. I highly recommend you see her if you want a deeper understanding of yourself & others.”
“Dear Barbara! Hello and how are you? I thought I would let you know my new life story! First I want to thank you for helping when it was really needed and helped when I was in distress. You are my angel from heaven who moved mountains and made miracles. I think about it all the time and sometimes cry to think that I was in hell but then you came along and made it all better! My new life at Tek is lovely; yes I have had so very hard days and then think to myself how you would help me! At Tek I have made so many friends who care and want to be there for me and I have a wonderful boyfriend named Sashen who been dating for a month! The subjects are hard but that is Tek. My subjects are (Start from the ones I hate and give the first term marks) Computers touch typing which got 80%, Economics 40%, Afrikaans 55%, English 57%, Accounting 83% and business practice 64% which is my favourite teacher who understands me which makes me miss Waldorf! I know I have done so well that mom is happy and so is Ben. Still having trouble with my bulimia but have found a way to stop it which is smoking! Mom knows about me smoking and Markus and Ben. Yes I have had my very sad days but with my friends who have supported me! Lately been having a hard time with my boyfriend but is getting better! Still having those days of depression and the sleeping is very bad at the moment! But on the hole it’s much better but I miss you talking to you and I miss your help because you helped so much I don’t know who to thank you for saving me from death and I have to take my hat and take a bow to you cause you are the best ! Your girls are so lucky to have you! When I have a bad day I always think of you! I want to say thank-you very much! (I crying cause I made it and I miss you) If I could move your world I would because you moved mine and made me see that there is more to what I never knew and so did Tim which is in my mind , if he could say thank you to you he would for looking after me ! I love you Lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“I like to think of Barbara as an alchemist; that is what she has been for me. She has the enviable capacity to take raw internal chaos, to thoughtfully hold it in mind, to challenge and coax it, and to love it into transformation. I have for many years explored my depths through traditional psychotherapy, and being a psychologist myself I do trust in the process of patiently getting to know and integrating parts of self in the aim of healthier living, and I continue to do this. But I met Barbara at a time in my life when I just felt stuck, and no amount of self-analysis or scrutiny was shifting me from my place of pain and confusion. She so very quickly saw into me, and saw my need, which was to learn to know myself, be with myself and love myself in a way which allowed me to open new doors and explore new possibilities, particularly in relation to myself and consequently, in my relationships with others. I owe a debt of gratitude to Barbara. I have moved from a space of wishing for happiness in relationships, to a place of being in a loving and fulfilling relationship, both with myself and with my partner. Barbara undeniably has the gift of ‘seeing’, she also has an apprentice her powerful spiritual resourcefulness, but I think what made her so invaluable in my process of growth is her capacity to love, and her ability to use her own experience of fear and overcoming it, to guide me in overcoming mine.”
“Every person that crosses your path has an effect on your live. Positive, negative, long or short. So choose wisely who you hang around with. Your path is constantly changing, but at points there will be radical change. From either life changing events or people. Meeting Barbara was and still is a life altering experience. I know Barbara now for a couple of years, and she still is one of the single biggest path changers in my live. She has become a close friend, and has been solely responsible for huge leaps of change in my life, for the good. For Barbara helps you to listen to yourself and hear what is really important to you. She helps you realize that you have all the answers for your live, already. You just have to listen to yourself, and trust yourself. Barbara helped me find the confidence in myself, which I buried deep down. To make my dreams come true. I used to run around asking advice and getting confused as each person I asked, had a different opinion. Now I just sit down, relax and ask myself for advice. For only I can know what is best for me. I have all the answers for myself, and Barbara showed me, and taught me to shut up and listen to myself. To do what is best for me, and not what other people think is best for me. J From my heart I thank you Barbara for the patience and the ‘butt’ kicks you gave me. To get me to be able to help myself.”
“Dear Barbara Thank you – thank you for your session in Westville, Kwa Zulu Natal, SA many years ago in which you told me that I knew all the answers already. Of course, at a conscious level, I never had a clue of what you were on about! The first thought that came to mind – great – she’s just charged me for a session and then told me that I know all the answers! But this kept me thinking, and it stayed at the back of my mind. You were right; of course, I did know all the answers – at a higher level. It took quite a few events to get me to the stage where I started searching for ‘the real meaning of life’ – my father’s death, extreme financial troubles, almost had an affair and a divorce all in one sitting, as well as a host a smaller events. This all shocked me into getting my life together and to search for the truth. I started by living in the ‘now’, which helped immensely, and then I just started reading different articles, and boy, did things start moving – articles and books just kept popping up and making themselves available to me, which all served the purpose of opening my eyes. “Our ultimate reality”, by Adrian Cooper, was probably the breakthrough for me, and then “Home with God” by Neale Donald Walsch recently was the real eye-opener. Keep up the great work in helping people with their spiritual awareness! Love and blessings, Leon”
“Barbara taught me to go to the dictionary (big one), get my head out of the clouds and stop hiding and lying to please people, who really knew what I was doing anyway. Barbara taught me to ask difficult questions and face the truth about people I placed on a pedestal and face the truth about me. Barbara and I were friends on Facebook for a while, but we only really connected when her mom died – I felt drawn to speak to her as this is at the core of my issues. And it has been life changing. It hasn’t always been pleasant but it has been a relief. It has been real. It has been scary. But I sleep at night and risk some of those difficult conversations, which I would only ever contemplate and envy those who did. I am not popular, but I know who I am and what I can do and am willing to do. Do I get it right? Maybe 2 out of 10 times, but I know it and have even managed to develop a sense of humour along the way. The most powerful story Barbara ever shared with me was the story of Noddy, when he was about to build his first house in Toyland, he said to Big Ears that it looked like rain and couldn’t they put the roof on first so that they did not get wet whilst building his house…..I tried all the wonderful things out there like deep meditation, angels and past life regression, all of which I have no issue with, but when you do not know who you are, these things cannot make any meaningful difference and they actually frustrated me, because I wasn’t finding what I needed to find and life became a bigger struggle for me. In my case, I had to do the hard stuff first. And the work continues every day. In my forties, I might just be growing up a bit. Ever grateful to a hugely insightful & courageous coach and friend who has no problem ruffling my feathers with cold hard facts, but always with respect and never in a condescending manner. I have never felt judged or mocked. Deep respect!”
“I first visited Barbara in 2013 and continue to visit her. I reached a stage in my life where I felt I was surrounded by negative relationships and needed to make a change. Barbara created a calming environment and guided me to use the necessary tools to change the way I treated people and how I let people treat me. Barbara is someone that I can talk to openly and she provides advice stemming from her own life experiences which I find immensely valuable. As I continue to grow emotionally and spiritually I know Barbara is someone I can count on to provide insight and support.”
“I first met with Barbara Scogings in 2009 at a time when I was searching for answers regarding the difficulties I was facing in my life and in particular my marriage. Late thirties / early forties can be a confusing and lonely time in your life, especially when the person that you care for the most is actually part of your pain, whether intentionally or not. From our first session together, Barbara was very quickly and easily able to cut through the “noise” that polluted my mind, and help me to focus on who I was, why I was feeling the way I was feeling, and how to address some of the issues that needed to be sorted out. I found our sessions to be completely enlightening and always came away feeling that I had a new perspective and completely fresh approach to a situation that had been troubling me. In my darkest times, Barbara was a solid rock of support and made herself available whenever I needed her intelligent and accurate assessments – whether it be telephonically, via e-mail or in person. Barbara truly guided me through some of the darkest days in my life. Barbara’s quick wit and her unfailing ability to “cut to the chase” meant that our discussions were always highly enjoyable and helpful, without being too heavy and painful. I would recommend Barbara Scogings’ services to anyone who feels the need for a change of perspective in their lives, anyone who is searching for answers or anyone who is stuck in a “thought- pattern” rut and is looking for fresh approach to life’s challenges – whatever they may be. You will not be disappointed”
“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.”
“At the ‘tender’ age of 43, I found myself alone and literally drowning. I was exhausted and confused and afraid of everything and everyone in my life. A friend suggested that I visit Barbara and I reluctantly agreed. Well, what a life changing experience! Within the first 20 minutes in her company, Barbara told me things about myself that I never wanted to see or hear or admit. Her insight into the inner workings of human emotions had me dumbfounded and when I left I was already walking on air. It only took one session to convince me that I was better than I made myself out to be. Only a few visits later and with a newly found friend in my life, I am a different person. I have accomplished things in the past 18 months that I never even thought possible. She has helped me ‘clean out my closet’ in more than a few areas in my life and I am stronger and more confident than I have ever been in 43 years. Thanks to this amazing woman I have found stability, passion, understanding and an overall level of love for myself and others. I am eternally grateful for this brutally honest, uplifting, human who came into my life.”
“I first had the privilege of meeting Barbara in my late thirties, and at a particularly difficult time in my life. Today (at the age of 44) I continue to be healed, guided, taught and inspired by her incredible insight that has benefited me spiritually, emotionally and mentally. Her help has been nothing short of life changing, thank you Barbara”.
“Barbara was extremely helpful to me in the brief time I had with her before moving to the UK. I found I was more in control of my situation and able to cope by the time I left South Africa”.
“Barbara, our first session was 7+ years ago! I remember feeling lost, maybe naïve, with very little self-esteem & struggling with relationships. I instantly felt at ease with you & realized you are a wonderful & amazingly insightful person. I still have the utmost respect for you. Over the years you have & are still handing me the tools I have needed to set up necessary boundaries with family & friends & helped me become a stronger & more confident woman today. For this I truly thank you”
“Over the past ten years, I have had the privilege of working with Barbara on my self-development. As different challenges arise over time, so too do opportunities for personal growth. Barbara offers a compassionate honesty, a challenging perspective and an intuitive depth of understanding that seeks to provide not the easy answer, but a way forward, a way through and importantly a sustainable shift within. Her insight and supportive guidance have helped me overcome the internal obstacles that prevented me from responding to situations in the most appropriate way for my growth. Her wisdom and counsel give me not just words, but tools to ensure my best self shows up and grows up, and have been an invaluable part of my life”
“I visited Barbara when I was undergoing huge change in my life. I was battling to see my way forward and to live in harmony. While wanting to stand up for myself, I didn’t want to create conflict or be unpleasant. Barbara introduced me to (amongst other skills) the concept of the ‘tool box’ which I could draw on whenever needed. This enabled me to deal with situations differently and to regain my power. The guidance was life – changing. Barbara is extremely intuitive and often highlights things one doesn’t want to see or won’t accept coming from other people. This is what helps to bring about positive change. I highly recommend Barbara.”
“Barbara threaded me through an experience that took the dark shadows and lit them up. I have strengthened my sense of self preservation and I have reclaimed my position as the queen of my life”
“The amazing thing about all that I have received from her is that it is really common sense. When she opens her mouth it is always heartfelt, authentic and fascinating. She speaks from experience and from the journeys she has taken. I look back at the person I was when I first went to her and the person I am today and I am amazed. I have taken steps forward that I thought would never happen. Through her teachings you look at everything differently, you are awake to what is going on around you, the way people react to you and how you react to them. The teachings that Barbara gives out are not complex, they are not coated in terms to confuse, and you do not have to be able to meditate in a Zen-like state to understand it. It is common sense. Be prepared to be challenged, be ready for bare faced and brutal honesty, be open to all that is discusses and you will gain an immense amount of knowledge that will enable you to deal with all that life has to throw at you. You will never be the same again and you will look back in amusement as to how foolish you were.”
“Barbara’s processes are very specific and she is remarkable at pulling the client into thinking about their life, in a new way. She has a warm approach to explaining difficult topics and easily inspires introspection. She is very good about pointing to responsible actions and so is able to draw the client in to make improvements without much delay”
“Barbara has inspired me with her love and wisdom. She has helped me immensely by guiding me onto my right path. ”
“When I met Barbara back in 2007, little did I know the amazing journey of discovery which lay ahead. I came to her for answers on what had gone before but she provided me with something more enduring – tools and insight on how to tackle what lay ahead. Her combination of compassion, intuition, wisdom and no-nonsense approach opened doors within me and my view on the world. I am forever grateful our paths crossed and continue to do so”.
“I just want to say it was truly an honour to meet you. After hearing so much about you, it’s great to put a face to the name. You truly are such a beautiful person; I can see how you have helped so many people to see their potential and true self. I am a very open person, yet very private at the same time, and it is very unusual for me to find comfort and purity in someone as quickly as I did in you. I really do believe that you can help find me again and maybe really for the first time. What you picked up tonight struck to the bone and made me want to cry and laugh at the same time, sometimes our issues and problems are so obvious to ourselves but it just takes someone like you to make it clear and show how transparent we really are. I think I have tried to be the alley cat long enough now and seemed to have failed. I think I need someone like you in my life now to guide me and teach me how to be the person that I know I have the potential, and right, to be.”
“Barbara het my pad gekruis in n tyd toe ek nie geweet het waarheen ek oppad was nie. Ek het baie seer saam my gedra en dit het my beluitneming beinvloed. Barbara het my die krag gegee om weer in myself te glo! Ons is vandag ook goeie vriende en ek sal haar vir ewig dankbaar wees”
“With astute insight Barbara removes the veils imposed on us by others and ourselves, revealing a person we knew was there but never had the courage to acknowledge.”
“I have had the fantastic opportunity to meet Barbara three years ago, after I lost my second son. Barbara took me on a journey to not only heal the wounds of this traumatic experience but went back to heal all the hurt from my childhood. My entire life I felt that the path that I had chosen was never clear and I kind of bumbled along my way with a bit of a touch and go approach to life. Since my spiritual counselling with Barbara I’m walking on a very clear path way and I know exactly where I’m headed. She put into perspective our life journey, and those that we encounter along the way in that journey. She showed me in a few short weeks what I had been searching for my entire life. Barbara has also given me the tools so that I may make the correct decision for the rest of my life and more importantly to pass on this knowledge to my first indigo child. From the very first meeting that I had with Barbara I felt so comfortable in her presence that it was completely natural to bear my soul to her. She has healed me in a way that I thought was not possible. It was through Barbara that I’ve increased my spiritual awareness and also my physical awareness. You can’t grow spiritually until you perfect the physical. I owe my life to this wonderful person and I can only hope that she touches other people as she has touched my life.”
“I made the decision to consult with Barbara periodically over the past 2 years to try deal better with life’s hiccups such as a challenging childhood, personal insecurities etc. But I now know why I really met Barbara. My husband and I recently lost our little baby girl, Chloe, when I was 6 ½ months pregnant (27/12/2005). She was perfect and the pregnancy was perfect but unfortunately pneumonia changed all of that. What has helped me stay sane and not become bitter, angry and depressed (which is very easy to do) is an acceptance that my baby girl is safe, happy and I learnt so much from the little time I held her in my arms. It is my choice how I choose to react to this tragedy. I can either be a victim or I can accept to value Chloe’s impact in my life and honour her by moving forward in a positive and graceful manner. I will meet Chloe again and no doubt she will be the wiser one and I will have learnt so much. She left for me so that I can stay…….stay to learn, grow and fly. I choose to fly and without the help of Barbara, I am not sure I would have been brave enough to try.”
“My name is Ana. I came to know Barbara, when in the most shiny period of my career successful was suffering and drowned deep in darkest moments of my private life. Was at a point where even my name, the only thing left of me as of my identity was losing its existence in my mind. I had nothing left of me. It was just too much for me to carry quietly. I needed someone to rescue me, a strong hand perhaps but most important, intelligence of another kind. That is where Barbara came to my life as an Angel; her professional attitude, patience, care and persistence, gave a new life to my basically dead one. She was the one who helped me to find me and bring back my identity as a person, as a woman. she also showed me how life can still offer its beauty with all its complications and that I am not the only one who is dealing with all I was going through and yet we have all have unique power to overcome our issues, forgive and accept those as a fact but at the same time let them go and instead give ourselves the opportunity to enjoy the life with all its beauties, simply because we deserve it like anyone else. “Thank you dear Barbara, from deepen of my heart for all you have done for me, for all the moments you gave back to me so I can live the life with less pain, more joy… I mean real joy. Thank you Dear Angel.”
“This seemingly easy task is proving very difficult, trying to say so much in so few words…. Barbara is a godsend to me, supportive, insightful, understanding, passionate and caring. I’ve known her for 13 odd years, in this time I’ve evolved from being a little broken, a little bit directionless individual into a well-rounded, whole person with the ability to understand and live life, the good and the bad. Not to say I don’t still need her help and guidance from time to time, in this regard technology has been marvelous… Nothing like a little Skype session or a few words over email to make the world feel like a better place again”
“I have been dealing with Barbara for the last two years via Skype, and our sessions have always proven to be full of useful life advice. Ranging from work to personal issues and situations, Barbara has helped put matters into a more understandable perspective, as well as offering vital advice to move on forward”
“Barbara I am eternally grateful. Five years ago I was faced with a life changing circumstance. My marriage of 21 years was over and I was faced with huge betrayal not only by a husband but also by a friend. In my first phone call to Barbara from Brisbane, Australia, Barbara quoted the Dalai Lama – “When your enemy is attacking you….identify his weapon, look for your own weapon and use it to stop him in his tracks. If you don’t however have a weapon at hand – run!” This set my course. I decided to take a weapon and use it. Barbara showed me how. She was always there for me despite the time difference. Without her innate wisdom, kindness, tough love and professionalism I would have struggled to have gotten through this period of my life. She held my hand from a distance and for that I am extremely grateful. Her newsletters are a joy to read and one day I look forward to having that glass of champagne together. The universe works in mysterious ways and I am thankful that it led me to Barbara.”
“Time travel is possible. Barbara’s expert perceptions and guidance, helped make sense of 56 years in 90 minutes. I finally understood that who I am is perfectly ok. After all is said and done – THIS IS MY LIFE – and I am completely responsible for the outcomes I choose. I feel refreshed, renewed and happy. Barbara, saying THANK YOU to you feels so small in comparison to what you have done for me. Love and blessings always”
“I first met Barbara almost 9 years ago when I was going through a really difficult time in my life. I have always been a very closed person but it was amazing how at ease and comfortable I felt during our sessions together. She offered me the guidance and insight I needed to get my life back on track. Since then I have always turned to her when I needed clarity and complete honesty to make difficult choices. Although now abroad, I have still been able to keep in touch via Skype, which is as easy and rewarding as our face to face sessions used to be. It is extremely comforting and reassuring knowing that when life throws you those curve balls, she is never far away. I am very thankful for what she has done for me.”
Thanks – speaking to you always helps.
“Since meeting Barbara in 2004 my outlook on life has fundamentally shifted, I now have more clarity, reason and direction in both my personal and professional life, the time I have spent in coaching with Barbara has been extremely beneficial”
“Clarity/Insight. Guidance/Coaching. Practical wisdom. These are the words I associate with you. It is what you offer/do.”
“I first approached Barbara about 10 years ago because after two years of seeing a psychologist, I was still struggling to change my life and the same issues kept reoccurring. The coaching sessions with her helped me to gain self-awareness as well as providing me with guidance and practical advice that helped me to transform my life.”
“My professional career was in turmoil and I felt like I was going through, what they refer to as a “midlife crisis”. Not sure of who I was, where I was going and how I was going to get there…. My journey with Barbara began in August 2015, and at this time and I can honestly say that I didn’t know what to expect or what I was going to achieve or get out of our coaching sessions together. I can now whole heartedly say that I have a clear understanding of what I need to do and have already done, the reoccurring faults that I was making both in my personal life and professional life, and more importantly, of who I want to be and what I need to achieve, both for me and my family. Through our journey, which is by no means over, I have discovered new “tools in my toolbox” to be able to deal with whatever comes my way and for that, I thank you Barbara!”
“Coaching: Barbara is a skilled coach that holds an authentic space in which clear insights and realisations can emerge without much effort. She is able to see a bigger picture and reflect that back for own “seeing” to occur from here the pathway forward is clear”
“Barbara’s practical approach to spirituality is what made me secure my place for coaching in 2012. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. She was forthright, asked piercing questions, yet gentle and she provided a supportive environment for me to do my work. Barbara is patient and generous with her clients, she gives her all. She gave me pointers to find my own answers. I grew in leaps and bounds during my coaching period. I continue to benefit from the insights and life skills gained then and use them to navigate challenging situations in various aspects of my life. I was so happy with my experience I continue to refer friends and family who want sustainable transformation in their lives. Thank you Barbara for the work you do, transforming one life at a time.”
“Hi Barbara, I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I enjoy reading your newsletters. You have something inspirational always that adds to my day and lingers thereafter. If I ever come to feel that I am losing my way, you can be assured that your mailbox will be the first I would approach. Keep doing what you do – you are making a difference in the way you reach out with all your food for thought and your spiritual intelligence. We have a bunch of people coming over to watch the start the rugby world cup festivities. The old gang stays the same! Festive and full of life. I will sing your praises. J All the best and with much appreciation.”
“In 2008 when I felt like there was no hope, an angel came into my life. Barbara Inspired, encouraged, imparted wisdom, strength and love. Although I was sitting in a toxic situation she made me come to realize nothing was impossible. The tools she taught me to utilize have forever been a valuable asset to my growth and continue to be so, I am forever grateful for such a beautiful gentle soul. I always absorb all your insightful and valuable monthly mailers and truly am forever grateful that you have been a part of my journey”
“Since connecting with Barbara around 2009 through ‘reading’ her personal horoscope, I see as a deep and sensitive person with an incredible ability to understand the human condition, through the principles of spiritual knowledge. Her practical grasp of spirituality is astounding and she translates this in a unique and profound way in her newsletters, which precisely and concisely covers core emotional and spiritual conditions and blocks and illuminates practical ways to be aware and to help overcome them. Barbara and her writing are inspirational, as she can clearly delve into and interpret spiritual laws then give guidance to apply it consciously to daily life.”
“I attended Barbara’s Marshmallows and Warriors Workshop when I first came back to South Africa from Zimbabwe and was struck by Barb’s honesty and sincerity and enjoyed her insights into these differences and how to create a balance. I then went to Spiritual Counselling with Barb’s and with her help and caring was able to get my life on track again. For me it was important that because of Barbara’s gifts – you know that she knows when you are avoiding the truth and with that in mind –the fact that you cannot fool her allows the healing to start.”
“I’ve known Barbara for close to 10 years now. During that time, she has provided me with guidance and practical advice that has helped me transform my life. I also enjoyed attending group sessions as this was a great way to meet people from different walks of life sharing their experiences in a loving and supportive environment.”
“My name is Christa Frost and I’m 61 years old. I’ve met Barbara during 2013 via a mutual friend – both of us attended her once-a-month Saturday workshops on real life topics and the fundamentals of life. She helped me personally a lot by guiding me into realising who I am and who I can be; taught me about my strengths and weaknesses as well as guiding me to become a lot more courageous than I have been. I’ve learned about colours and their meanings, the Chakras, Yin/Yang, other believes except Christianity, as well as who I am in my marriage and who my husband is and how we complete each other. Barbara is spiritually gifted, extremely ethical and has an unrelenting passion for people and guiding them to understand themselves and to become better human beings. Because my outlook on life and my own self has changed considerably, I’ve become a happy, content, easy person and lost some aggression and impatience along the way.”
“I met Barbara in 2011 at one of her talks and was delighted when I won one of her one-on-one sessions. Within a few sessions, she taught me how to put up boundaries, for which I am extremely grateful and also to use some of the traits, one would prefer to bury away, however, which need to be brought out on occasion. Barbara is passionate about her work, is exceptionally gifted and above all, authentic! Barbara not only runs one-on-one sessions, she also runs invaluable mini workshops on spiritual, physical, mental and emotional intelligence, where one is part of a group and while learning from Barbara, one also has the benefit of learning from others in the group. As Barbara and I are both healers, we have developed a wonderful professional relationship, as well as a mutually beneficial friendship. Thanks Barbs, for all the love, guidance and support, it is great having you in my life!”
“My name is Karen and I am in my mid-fifties. I first met Barbara in 2012 – a time when I was searching for myself, and truths to guide me forwards. Our interactions were both in group environments and on a one-on-one situation. Each time, I came away with better clarity and confidence – and for that I am most grateful. I have and would encourage anyone to be bold, and make contact with this insightful and compassionate lady – Barbara was, and remains, an inspiration and mentor”
“Shoo… I must say it’s challenging to remember day 1 that I met you Barbs…where do I start…It was a Woman’s retreat weekend several years ago and I was away with my girlfriends, away in the bundus. (South African bush) We were sitting around a fire and chatting about why we were there. “All men are dogs!!” that’s what I screamed out. “I don’t need them and I will have a fabulous life without them”. Later on I had a chat with Barbara, a very interesting conversation we had…AND I HATED IT!!! A few weeks later I had a coaching session with Barbara and during the session she said more things that I hated…. The more sessions we had, the worse it got! But I still went. My mother was a role model and I believed she could do no wrong. I am Christian and went to the Church I was brought up in, and there was no wrong with my practices. I dated men that always took advantage of me without realising it – I felt they loved me. So no wrong they were doing. What I “hated” about what Barbara always told me was that she said “THE TRUTH”! That’s what I LOVE about her. She’ll say it in your face with a straight face. Take it or don’t take it. But you know it’s true!! My mom not standing up for herself and allowing to be made a door mat – VERY WRONG!! NOT IDEALISTIC!! Extreme restrictions, treatments, behaviours, rules etc. at Church – THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH ME BEING ME!!! DO WHAT I LOVE DOING. BE FREE. GOD LOVES ME AS I AM!! Love from a man vs been controlled by a man very different – NOW I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. Over the years I have grown to be Free Spirited, Very happy and beautiful on the inside and outside – by just realising the true me!!I am a stronger, independent and powerful individual by just being me. Barbara has walked this path with me. If it was not for her, I probably will be more depressed and very ill. Barbara is truly a blessing to me and those who will take a moment with her. I look forward to my next conversation with her.”
Barbara Scogings you are an amazing, inspirational guest speaker. We loved having you at Chantilly Networking and look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future. Thank you for your natural and relaxed approach to all our questions. I will definitely recommend you to all I come in contact with.
“Barbara is an insightful and powerful speaker and I’ve enjoyed many of her workshops on spiritual, physical, mental and emotional intelligence. Barbara is extremely ethical and so sincere and passionate in everything she does.”
“Speaking: Barbara brings a profoundly holistic and spiritual concept to life with real and practical application. I enjoyed her direct yet humble approach to conveying wisdom”
