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.
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Creating a career to get excited about
Kelly found pursuing her dream job as a self-employed musician had become increasingly difficult during Covid, leading her to experience anxiety and a loss of motivation. In 2023 when her mental health suffered a dip, she found herself in hospital, but b Read more
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Finding herself again following redundancy
After being made redundant Nyla began to feel anxious and concerned about the future and sought therapeutic support from NHS Talking Therapies. Her therapist soon realised that Nyla could benefit from some employment support to find work again and referr 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
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My mentor has given me invaluable knowledge!
We were delighted when Jonathan 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 him with an exp Read more
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Help at the most difficult time of my life…
Hoshiko found Twining Enterprise and her dedicated Employment Specialist, Monica, at one of the most difficult times of her life. Monica’s unwavering support and encouragement held Hoshiko up during a very dark period. Here Hoshiko tells us, in her own Read more
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Working together to build confidence and hope
Keesha had reached burnout at work resulting in a breakdown, and this had prevented her even considering working again. However, she took that brave first step and found Aniko, one of our Employment Specialists, who instantly put Keesha at ease by reassu Read more
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A return to work on my terms…
Misha had been suffering from work-related anxiety when she was referred to Twining Enterprise and met her Employment Specialist, Helen. Helen worked with Misha to help re-build her emotional wellbeing and eventually navigate a return to her workplace bu Read more
