Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
'Approaches to mental health' stories:
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My mentor helped me to think differently!
We were delighted when Leila signed up to our Developing Futures 12-week e-mentoring programme for young people aged between 18-24 years old from ethnic minority backgrounds and struggling with their mental health. We were able to pair her with an experi Read more
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Getting myself back on track
Simon had experienced a difficult time with a previous employer which had left him with feelings of anxiety, leading him to seek help via his local Doctors surgery. They recommended NHS Talking Therapies to support Simon with the anxiety, as well as Twin Read more
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Support to see a clear way through
Steph had been experiencing some feelings of overwhelm and needed support to help regain her focus and see her way through a difficult time. Her therapist suggested Twining Enterprise and that’s when she met Amy, her Employment Specialist. Amy’s help su Read more
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Understanding my rights
When Yan found herself being unfairly treated at work, she wasn’t sure which way to turn, but thankfully found our Employment Specialist, Monica. Monica worked with Yan for six months to explain her rights to her and provide support through the toughest Read more
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Feeling alive again!
Charlotte had experienced a long break from work due to a serious mental health condition, which made looking for, and finding work again, a huge challenge. She worked with several of our Employment Specialists at different points in her recovery journey Read more
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Finding her passion again
Arianna had just graduated from a photography course as the pandemic hit, and along with a series of personal life events, she found it incredibly hard to make ends meet. Meeting our Employment Specialist Dina allowed Arianna to refocus on herself again Read more
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Developing the confidence to look for new work
Amrita had been experiencing significant stress and anxiety at her workplace when she found her Twining Employment Specialist, Monica. Monica took the time to listen and support Amrita which made her feel heard and understood. Being seen in this way gav Read more
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Facing new challenges…
Bethany found Twining Enterprise and her dedicated Employment Specialist, Steven, when she was really struggling at work. Steven’s support helped Bethany to face challenges she might otherwise have turned away from. Steven’s patience, kindness and exper Read more
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Feeling the emotional support
Katherine met our Employment Specialist, Monica, when she had reached a very difficult phase in her life and needed someone to support her through the darkness until the light could eventually shine through again. It was after a session with Monica, that Read more
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I’ve grown so much
Sam found Twining Enterprise and their dedicated Employment Specialist, Aniko, after hitting a major low in their life. Sam had been in therapy but described Aniko and Twining as an “absolute lifeline”. Aniko’s steadfast support and encouragement helped Read more