I’m 51 years old and I have been a victim of child abuse and I was in a 17 year abusive relationship with my husband. I felt I did
not have a choice but to survive for my children. I was suicidal, but because of my children I had to survive. I never felt my life
was worth it, my parents never told me that I was loved, or that I did anything right, I got punished for everything, I was never
given a birthday or Christmas present, ever. I married to get out of my abusive parental home, but I went from one hell to
another, even worse, and I had three children. I wondered what was wrong with me, my parents didn’t love me, my husband
didn’t love me.
Then 18 years ago I came to this country and this country helped me to get out of the abusive relationship. I was surviving
bringing my children up in a new country on my own.
During lockdown my father died and something broke in me, I was angry with everyone, but I thought there was nothing wrong
with me, I thought it was everyone else, but really it was me. My friend was in therapy, so I also went into therapy for a year, but
there was no change, talking for a whole year, talking and talking, but not any better, I paid lots of money but there was no
change. Then a friend told me about Centrepeace, so I felt my children needed it, so I gave the phone number to my son and
daughter. Then one day after my daughters therapy session, she said Peter from Centrepeace would like to talk to you, so I
spoke to him and he offered me an appointment, and so I went and from then my life started changing. Everything inside
started to move, what was in my heart, things I had put behind me and I thought I had forgotten about, but Centrepeace helped
me. Centrepeace is Christian, but you don’t have to be a Christian to be helped by them. I had a faith, sort of, but I didn’t have a
relationship with God, I was Catholic so I thought I was good. My life had been upside down, I didn’t know what was in my heart
or what was bothering me. Centrepeace opened my heart, opened my eyes, it changed me completely, it healed me. The 50
years of pain, unforgiveness and everything from my past is now gone.
I came to Centrepeace when I was going through huge mental health issues, a very negative relationship and I tried to take my life.
The therapy was unique in the fact that there were 3 councillors assigned to my sessions, this wasn’t overwhelming but comforting
knowing a session would not be missed and I would never have to repeat my story to someone else I’d never met, as had been the
case with previous therapy in the past. Also knowing that there was no time limit on the number of sessions alleviated the pressure,
anxiety and fear of failure that’s associated with time limits.
After just 9 sessions my life had completely turned around for the better and now a year on I’m still using the skills I learned in my
sessions to deal with all problems that life throws at me. I’m now a much stronger person than I have ever been and I can now be
strong for others in my life.
I can’t recommend Centrepeace enough
I visited Centrepeace over a few months.
This is a safe space where you can explore within yourself what is going on always referring back to the word of God.
Very comfortable environment to speak freely without any judgments whatsoever. Going to Centrepeace has enhanced my
life so much because I really know who I am as a child of God and by speaking out to Centrepeace has made me a braver
individual and to know my worth.
I would definitely recommend to get in touch with Centrepeace if you require emotional support.
If I ever need to go back for further support I know they will welcome me with open arms.
You have really helped me and been there for me over the years, you never gave up on me when I wasn’t ready to accept God but now I am and I see you as a friend and as family, I feel so supported by you and it really meant a lot to me that you came to my baptism and said such nice words about me there too. You’re helping shape me into the man I have always wanted to be. You’ve not just supported me but you and Centrepeace have supported almost my whole family. You welcomed me in with zero judgement and I will be always grateful for that. I have been talking about you and recommending you and the work you do to everyone I believe you could help. Thank you for everything Peter and God bless you.
I approached Centrepeace Hub because I was in a very dark place suffering from severe depression an di had nowhere to turn.
All the volunteers who helped me at CP were kind, considerate, friendly and professional in all the meetings I attended over a period of a few months.
The result of this has made me accept myself for who I am and to forgive others more readily.
I liked the fact that this was a totally Christian approach, which seemed to liberate me and gave me the support when I was vulnerable.
I have made some great friends at CP and would recommend them for help in a non-judgmental way.
They also offer short courses of which I have attended, one being the Alpha Course which is great as an introduction to Christianity and helped to boost my confidence.
To sum up my experience, a great help with great people. Thank you for giving me back my freedom.
Thank you for nearly one year of spending time in coaching and supporting me spiritually. When I look at the card with my Challenges and Goals, I see where I was and where I am now. I am still working on some issues in my life but I see a huge progress from where I was and where I am now. Some topics for me were untouchable. Thank you that I could speak about all kind of problems and issues. All listeners were very powerful and direct speaking and used by God in my life.
I see God who has taken all the bad stuff from my life – bitterness, unforgiveness, anxiety. Now I can express my feelings, to develop relationships and solve problems. I see God working in me and putting in my heart forgiveness, love, love to know Him better and love to the people, joy, healing. Thank you for all your help, homeworks, Bible verses and challenging thoughts which have changed my mind.
First of all I would like to offer my sincere gratitude and my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful support and may I say most professional Christian counselling and listening ear over the past year. I feel I have been really blessed and have “gained a lot of ground” and I use the words advisedly, in my Christian walk. This is especially true in identifying and dealing with issues I may not have been previously aware of, including stronghold, and importantly knowing my true identity and authority in Christ in the awareness of and overcoming the attacks of the enemy.
I cannot commend Centrepeace listeners highly enough in their devotion and total commitment to helping me and others in their service to Christ Jesus. I feel I have really benefited from their God given wisdom, inspiration and support through prayer, scripture and seeking God in revealing and addressing any spiritual strongholds in terms of fear and depression, anxiety or any other works of the enemy in lowering self esteem and detracting from joy, hope and freedom. In this I do believe that the Freedom in Christ course and books which have been the basis of ministry are particularly relevant and instrumental in the healing process in knowing the truth which sets us free as the Word tells us.
Finally I thoroughly recommend the ‘listening ear’ which Centrepeace offers to all who may struggle with anxiety or depression, hopelessness, isolation and a lack of self worth and indeed any other of the associated conditions which prevent us from having the joy, hope, freedom and life in abundance that is our inheritance in Christ Jesus.
I am so grateful to Peter and his team, such a lovely group of people giving their time to listen and help. My sessions were all done over zoom but we were able to develop a good relationship and having 2 or 3 people with me was really helpful (at first I was a bit daunted by this!) They give honest and practical responses and suggestions – it’s about empowering you to move forward in your life, with Christ at the centre. It’s a safe space where you can say exactly what you think (sometimes it can be challenging!) and you get given ideas of things to try between sessions, then feed back how it went during the following session.
It has been such a blessing to have this support, because of the practical input and tools I learnt but also the relationships, sense of community and support and genuine caring. Prayer is also at eh centre of this process which is comforting to know. I’m so glad I was told about Centrepeace and would recommend them to anyone who needs support in whatever way. I am in a better place after the sessions I’ve had, moving towards deeper healing and am more hopeful for the future, but grateful to know they are still there if I need them.
I have been attending Centrepeace since February this year. I have found the staff to be very reliable, warm, caring and professional. The service I have been provided with has been exemplary and has made a big difference to me.
I was in a very low predicament when I first walked into the Centre. I had been out of work for a year having lost my job under very difficult circumstances. My self confidence and self esteem were very low. I also had severe anxiety and depression which had prevented me from leaving my home and meeting people.
The unique approach that Centrepeace offers has restored my confidence and given me a hope for the future. At 57 years of age I did not believe that I would find professional employment again but thanks to Centrepeace I was able to equip myself for an interview recently and to be offered a postiton.
I cannot thank the staff enough.
Thank you for your love, care and non judgemental attitudes as you guided me through and restored my faith in God.
“Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something I don’t have but rather recognising and appreciating what I do have.”
I joined Centrepeace over a year ago in such an emotional state, various issues in my life that were extremely traumatic had never been discussed or dealt with.
However, working with the wonderful, kind team at Centrepeace has enabled me to confront wrong thinking, heal through past hurst and have a more positive outlook for my future ahead. I have been taught how to love myself, regulate my emotions and have the right and healthy mindset in all situations.
I am extremely thankful for all the time and genuine dedication the team has had to my healing and deliverance and recommend anyone who wants to be free to attend Centrepeace.
When I first started joining Centrepeace, I was in a very bad way like grieved for my dad that passed away and some other issues that was stuck by me most of my life and I was very nervous to meet them on Zoom. But they understand me what I was going through and realised that I do have a problem which need to change.
Every week I joined them on zoom they comforted me and change my life and understanding about God and being Chrsitian. They were so friendly and made me feel so welcome to Centrepeace. I have decieded to become Christian and I did the salvation prayer with them which was a big change for me.
I have changed my ways and now I felt lighter and healing better and in peace with God and I am happy to become Christian which helps me everyday by speaking, trusting and praying with God.
I have been to other counsellors but I recommend more on Centrepeace because they have helped me more by giving me advise to help my issues through prayers where other counsellors don’t. If you have any other issues or problems please go to them
