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Counselling Testimonials
"Monica is a very experienced and compassionate Psychotherapist who I have had the pleasure of knowing in a professional capacity for over 12 years working within the corporate EAP counselling sector and in private practice in Waterford. Her specialist areas of coaching, stress management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, assertive communication, anger management mean she is always a dependable professional for referral."
- Orlagh
"Counselling with Monica helped point me in the right direction for various things that I was struggling with. I would definitely recommend it to family, friends and colleagues."
"I was very happy with the counselling support I received in a difficult time of transition. Talking over difficulties really helped me to see the choices ahead and more positive perspective. Monica is excellent at helping clients to pinpoint their own coping strategies."
"Monica listened well and always helped to find a positive outlook on anything negative. This helped a lot."
"Before counselling, I was overwhelmed by my problems but now I can see that everything is manageable. Counselling has allowed me to see what I needed to do to make positive changes in my life. I’ve made some changes and am now very happy."
"A very helpful and safe environment to be in."
"I found the counselling extremely helpful and it made me see things more clearly. I felt that Monica was very supportive and understanding."
"Monica has been very understanding with me and has helped me enormously. She has got me on the right road again and I hope to regain a normal balance in life again. I would recommend her to anyone."
"I was more than happy with my counselling with Monica. She gave me great ease of mind."
"I have benefited greatly from my sessions with Monica. Counselling has given me techniques, and I have a plan for the future."
"My sessions with Monica were very helpful and there was a focus on what I wanted/needed at the time."
"I appreciated this opportunity to reflect on my experience and to work out the strategies and the possibilities open to me."
"I was very happy with the counselling I have received with Monica."
"Counselling was a great support and I learned a lot about myself."
"Monica has helped me get my life back on track and I was able to stay in my job as a result of the sessions."
"I was very happy with the counselling service and I feel less stressed."
"My sessions have really helped me to gain a better understanding of myself, and how I can deal with problems that arise."
"Monica cared, listened and helped me to come up with strategies to deal with my problems."
"The counselling I received from Monica was excellent."
"I was very happy with support I received from Monica. I really needed it and am very grateful for the support."
"I am very happy with the care I have been given."
"My experience of counselling has been excellent. It was totally changed my outlook on life and relationships and I am extremely grateful."
"Counselling has been positive and helpful."
"Counselling has been of tremendous value and help to me at a difficult time."
"Counselling was a safe place to open up and discuss emotions I had not dealt with. I looked forward to my sessions. I feel I now have an increased capacity and awareness to deal with situations."
"Very valuable experience with genuine support. It was a step in the right direction with great support."
"It has been an enlightening experience and has led me on the right path. I really enjoyed it and Monica helped me a lot."
"I felt the support was very beneficial and helpful and much needed."
"I found the counselling very helpful and it has made me see things more clearly. I feel stronger and able to cope more with things. I would certainly recommend Monica."
"I felt listened to and helped to be more objective about the situation, and felt supported and cared for. Counselling provided the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental setting."
"Thank you for your courtesy, concern and exploration of possible strategies that I can put into practice."
"The appointments were beneficial to me and provided a real support and reassurance through an challenging stage of life. Monica was a wonderful person to talk to."
"The counselling sessions have definitely helped me to become more self-aware and I have made some positive changes in my work practices."
"I am so pleased that I came to counselling and the service that I received will benefit me for the rest of my life. It has been a most valuable experience."
"Counselling was one of the most useful things I ever did in my life."
"Monica was very kind and helpful. She listened to me and gave me practical coping strategies which I was able to use and found helpful. Counselling has been very beneficial."
"I felt Monica was very professional and knowledgeable in her role and I always felt at ease with her. I cannot thank her enough for all of her hard work."
"I was very satisfied with experience and feel very relaxed and comfortable."
"Counselling has really helped me to gain perspective through a very difficult time. It has helped me to think through my problems and to be more self-assured in my decision making. I can’t thank Monica enough for all of her help and support."
"I found this counselling very helpful. Monica helped me find a better understanding of myself and guided me towards dealing with my problems."
"I was helped to overcome my fears and was given space to talk. I felt supported, unburdened and lighter and I felt less anxious."
"This was an excellent professional service, and I would recommend it highly to anyone."
"My experience with Monica was excellent."
"Counselling has been of enormous benefit to me over the last few months when I was going through a very difficult time."
"Monica was very sympathetic and had great empathy. She was a kind and caring listener. She was non-judgemental and understanding."
"Monica provided excellent support. She was very easy to speak to and very supportive. I would recommend Monica to others."
"This was a very positive and eye-opening experience. I was given the space to talk about my feelings and was able to explore my values. I have learned a lot about myself, and I feel optimistic about the future."
"Monica provided excellent support."
"My coaching sessions with Monica brought a lot of clarity to my situation and helped me to be more confident in my decision making. I would highly recommend Monica."
"Monica is an excellent counsellor and a great listener. She helped me work through some difficult issues in a gentle and non-judgemental way."
"I felt supported and listened to which was of enormous help to me at the time."
"I found Monica to be a very empathetic and caring listener."
"I learned practical coping strategies which I find really helpful to me."
"Coaching with Monica was a very positive experience. It was good to explore my values and to feel positive about the future."
"Monica was very professional and knowledgeable and was very easy to work with."
Coaching Testimonials
“Coaching with Monica has been life changing for me and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Monica, for all your help, guidance and support.”
“Monica is very supportive and encouraging, and I highly recommend her.”
“Monica is extremely professional and excellent at what she does. I highly recommend her without hesitation.”
“Monica is a Leadership and Life Coach who integrates neuroscience to help individuals unlock their full potential from the inside out. Her professionalism and human touch just make it an extraordinary experience. Highly recommended.”
“I have the pleasure of knowing Monica for several years through the Positive Success Group's CPD Quality Coaching Circle. Monica has a remarkable ability to listen attentively and ask the right questions, which no doubt, helps to guide her clients to uncover their true goals and overcome any challenges they may be experiencing. She is not only a skilled Life Coach but also a supportive and encouraging presence, always ready to share her knowledge and expertise with others in the Coaching Community. With her holistic approach and genuine interest in the well-being of those she works with, I highly recommend Monica as a Life Coach, she truly will give you the clarity, strong guidance and motivation during your journey.”
- Jill
“I’ve been lucky enough to get to know Monica through our PSG coaching course and at our monthly CPD sessions. Monica is an outstanding coach with deep knowledge and experience matched with a lovely authentic style. She blends her counselling qualifications with her coaching with neuroscience credentials superbly to ensure an all-round high-quality client experience. I’d highly recommend Monica to clients for life coaching across multiple areas from driving higher confidence levels to stress and burnout management. “
- Marc
Mentoring Testimonials
I was lucky enough to have a Mentoring session with Monica Jackman recently. Monica sent me a document in advance with some pointers of what I needed to think about, preparing the space where I would be sitting for the session and that was really helpful. As I'm very busy in my work life it was great to get these suggestions from Monica, so that when our session started I was well prepared and able to jump straight in. Monica had the prefect balance of asking questions, listening and prompting, allowing me to speak and guiding me to think differently about certain scenarios. What I loved most was she gave me 2 valuable tools for me to work with day to day to bring about some change in habits I didn't feel serve my working life best. I thoroughly enjoyed the session with her and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for direction and tools to deal with work stress.
- Tanya , Mentoring for success 2025
Workshop Testimonials
"Having recently participated in the Masterclass on Stress, Anxiety and Burnout delivered by Monica Jackman, I find I am now checking in on myself more often, there are so many more signs and symptoms of burnout and stress than I had realised, now I have the explanations and exercises to understand what’s actually happening and I can ensure that I take time to acknowledge the feelings or emotions and allow myself time to ensure they do not deepen. The workshop was engaging, full of information, insights and practical tips for ensuring a positive outlook on stress, anxiety and burnout. Highly recommend this workshop to everyone."
- Sinead
"I found your workshop very helpful and relatable. We all, in the caring profession, learn about self-care and very much encourage others to be mindful of it. However, we can leave ourselves behind in that front at times. It was great to be reminded of its importance.
The concept of "negative ions" and their positivity was totally new to me. Since your workshop, I have learned how to get them not only outside in nature but inside the home too. "
- Anon
"Monica has such a lovely way about her, the time flew by. How Monica presented the information given to us was very interesting and I learned some very good techniques to practice that I had not heard of before. I am really looking forward to the next one!"
- Julie
"Very helpful and informative session by Monica. Well worth attending."
- Elsie
"I attended Monica's Understanding and Managing Stress, Anxiety and Burnout online masterclass and found it to be engaging and informative. Monica has a talent for explaining the terms and stages of stress and burnout with real world scenarios, empathy and understanding."
- Claire
“I found it helpful and informative”
- Anon
"I loved this, my second course with Monica.
I like her practical, pithy content alongside her natural warmth."
- Denise
General Testimonials
"Monica is a member of my Network and has been an extremely encouraging and helpful member always giving great advice, which is always given with kindness and authenticity. Monica always shows up to support others which shows a great character. I know Monica works hard to keep up the latest trends and is very knowledgeable in her field."
- Samantha
"Monica was very generous with her time to participate in our South-East CIPD International HR Day event. Her insights during the panel discussion were very relevant to the HR profession understanding the dynamic challenges faced in the role. Monica’s professionalism and approachable manner is ideal as a coach, and I would highly recommend working with her."
- Anne
"Monica joined us on the CIPD South-East branch recently. We wanted someone to partake in a discussion around burnout as it relates to the HR profession. Monica was able to add so much value to that conversation and brought the subject to life within the context of neuroscience. I'd highly recommend Monica given her expertise and approach to this broad and far-reaching subject."
- Shane
"Your continued contribution is a testament to your kindness and dedication to your profession Monica."
- Sinead