About Me & What my Clients have to say...    

" In a short amount of time, John has taught me new techniques that I'm using to get through a very challenging time. He has a different approach that gets right to dealing with memories and your perspective of yourself and the world. Highly recommended!!" (AK, USA)

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"One session - cured. Amazing!" (Audrey, UK)

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I"ve been speaking to John Castleford for a few weeks now. It has been so helpful for me and I couldn't have got through the past 6 weeks without his help. " (BR, UK)

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"It has been so valuable to have John's support during what has been a very difficult, uncertain period in my life. Living with significant anxiety had been so frightening and challenging. The sessions with John have really helped me, not only to understand what is happening, but also to explore this and start to find ways that it can be overcome. I hope that I can start to live a life where anxiety doesn't always have the staring role. Thank you John!"   (KK, UK)

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"I recently completed some counselling with John Castleford from Life-Minded, who I can’t thank enough. He has been wonderful and I am so grateful to him for his support. He has really helped me to take control back within my life and steady the waters, he has been like a lighthouse in the storms and helped to guide me through the troubled waters and create the reflective space that I needed to see things more clearly and make conscious steps towards changing my present and my future.   I am eternally grateful to him and for Frontline19 in giving me the opportunity to undertake this counselling. Thank you with all my heart!" (KJ, UK) 

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I would really like to say a huge thank you for the support I have received from John,.

 I have recently retired from the NHS as a Consultant.. Despite 25 years of experience as a clinician and also being a psychotherapist, I was struggling with a family tragedy, sadness about my health, loss of career and identity. I felt stuck and lost. Speaking to John has really helped, he has provided a safe space to speak openly and honestly about my thoughts and feelings. He is very knowledgeable and has provided new tools and techniques to help.

The therapy sessions have helped enormously. Thanks again for this support, I really appreciate it, " (N, UK)

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” I was very impressed with the results of just one session of BWRT dealing with a painful memory. In very little time the intensity of the emotional response triggered by the memory was drastically reduced to almost negligible levels, which have been maintained over time proving the efficacy of both the technique and its practitioner. John is highly knowledgeable and skilled and I definitely recommend him."  (FC, USA)

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"I didn't know that people like John do exist ! One day I was hopeless, a total wreck, and from the 1st session I felt tremendously different, he LISTENS, he CARES . I am convinced that clients do come 1st to him. I really want to thank you for making me smile ! For opening my eyes to things I didn't see and, most importantly, not judging me ! And I know the rest is yet to come so Thank You!" (Nancy, Vetinarian)

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"Regarding our Frontline19 sessions I found them as lifesaving and I was very happy with them .They were my one of the best experience ever helping me come back on track. You helped me to reach back the normality and then go forward choosing new challenges. Some sad moments came back to me with the death of my cousin in my family town but I knew how to deal with them. I am so pleased and grateful to have the opportunity to meet you. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart." (RC, UK)

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"I've been doing regular CBT therapy for 6 months and no expressive results, 2 sessions with John helped so much! Thank you !" (J Brasil)

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"This kind soul (John), has opened my eyes & I feel more receptive to the changes & mindset I have set about my week. The little wins which inturn, are actually big wins.

The way I recognise situations that may have been difficult to process before but now, given a new way of thought process & accessing my brain!! Oh wow! One of my favourite things to do, are my mental health walks. (The build up of working through covid, poor health etc got too much for me & I became a hermit & didn't leave the house for weeks/months at a time, not even to go to the shops or open the door for my post. Unless I was going to work, I wasn't leaving my safe zone).  I know it's easy for someone to say, 'go outside for a walk, you'll feel better' & most of the time I found myself nodding but not doing it. Now, after encouragement, support & indepth chats of just 'taking a breath & clearing the mind' by the lovely John..  I can say it's one of the best things ever! Because of his talent, human interaction & experience I have now been able to go shopping, (I hadn't been inside an actual supermarket for 5mths). I can finally hold my high high & recognise what I need to do. John gave me affirmation statements to say. This has given me more confidence to stand up for myself and advocate for those in need also. My parents are also greatful for the service you have provided for me. From the tips of my toes, all the way to the hairs on my head; I want to say Thank you. I cannot sing your praises enough & recommended your services to my colleagues & friends. Please keep up the fantastic work. Appreciation never goes unnoticed.  Little wins" (H, UK). 

" I have to say, that since I've talked to you, my anxiety is way down and I have a new sense of hope because I'm seeing that your guidance really worked. I can actually change the direction of my thoughts. Amazing. "

(JP, IRL)

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"John, you have helped me to understand my worth, and  realise what I am dealing with. You have helped me regain my self-esteem and my confidence--but most of all I've learned I can take time out away from work to help me relax and switch off, which I have not done in over a year.  Thank you, John! "

(EN, UK)

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‘John was there for me when I was having a difficult time. His sessions were non- judgemental and a safe space that was created around me and my needs. I appreciated his giving me the time to reflect on things and develop strategies to deal with them in the long term. I found comfort in his relaxed nature and added humour. Thank you! "  (RF, UK)

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John was supportive and I felt he understood what I was going through! Being a nurse with a young family at home I struggled to adapt during covid and John was a saviour! He helped me rediscover myself and help me with coping techniques to continue to remember who I am and how to get through day to day life when I was at rock bottom! I genuinely can’t thank John enough for what he has down for me and for frontline 19 allocating him to me. Also what frontline 19 have done for myself and my peers to help us all in these unprecedented times! "(RG, UK) 

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"I was assigned John as my therapist after going through Frontline 19 after a traumatic time at work and being signed off for 3 months. John has honestly changed my life in the most positive way, teaching me techniques I use in my everyday life now. I don’t think I would still be a nurse if it wasn’t for John and his amazing teaching. John made it easy to talk to him, making me feel at ease when we did have the telephone sessions. I felt that I could talk too John about anything and he would not judge me, which helped me massively. I am so grateful for such an amazing kind person like John who I will remember for life.” (RD, UK)

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"I am writing to say how grateful I am to Frontline 19 and in particular my counsellor/therapist John Castleford.

I was quite a mess when I referred myself to you, after multiple bereavements, and having panic attacks/anxiety after working through the pandemic.  John was a complete professional and I always looked forward to his calls. as I knew I could talk through my issues with him and there was no judgement. John gave me good advice and tips. Also exercises to help with my panic attacks and anxiety. While also keeping our sessions light. The work you do at Frontline 19 is amazing. And has helped me so much. I did try other services but they were not for me.Thank you once again." (JH UK)