"I felt motivated to get out of the situation I was in and reach for higher skies.... I think your understanding and loving approach has a lot to do with it. You can really tell that you enjoy very much what you do. This is your gift. Thank you,"

Liliana

"Originally I wanted to work with a woman because I thought I would be more comfortable with someone of my own sex. From the start, I was totally at ease with him."

"Stéphane did lots of things for me, but the biggest one was that he helped me find myself. I went from a stressed and insecure person to a much calmer person who now knows that I can stand up for myself. My life has been totally changed. On a daily basis now, I apply what I have learned while working with Stéphane. It was a beautiful journey. I will always be grateful to Stéphane for his guidance and mostly for his love. I found a friend in Stéphane, someone who does not judge me. In my case it was an important factor since I was so insecure. Today I can walk into a room without having to worry about “What are people going to think of me?”."

"In the past I was just going through life, now I am living my life. All this because I was able to go deep into myself and discover that there was a lovable person there. More importantly, that inside there was a special person that “I” could love. Thank you my friend."

PDG

"The quality of my life is so greatly improved. I can go to the arena to watch my son play hockey, which I didn’t have the courage to even attempt two years ago. Every day events like grocery shopping, visiting family, driving my kids to their sports practices.... all these things seemed out of reach before. I wouldn't even make an attempt. Now I can do everything I used to do before. There are still days when I want to give up, but I know that if I just push myself to take that first step, I'll be running in no time."

"The feeling I get from my accomplishments, whether they are big or small, makes me feel that I have control over my life again. This is all thanks to Stéphane and, of course, myself. We worked hard as a team. He helped me to conquer my problem by understanding what the underlying factors were. These are things that we usually can't see for ourselves. Stephane has the ability to help you see your way through. Thank you. From myself and my entire family."

LD

"What started with teenage daughter problems and how to deal with them led to a deeper understanding of what works and doesn't in all aspects of my life including my relationships both with family and work. My life has transformed from one of chaos to one of peace. Instead of feeling like and being at the mercy of circumstances I am now the source of them. Your explanation of the difference of dealing from fear vs. love has been especially helpful and has made big differences in my life."

"Stéphane, your understanding and guidance could benefit many people. I would be happy to recommend you to anyone else looking for help in making life's journey a more enjoyable and meaningful one."

SH

These changes involved a reappraisal of life goals including marriage guidance. Stéphane Bensoussan was instrumental in guiding us through these changes and helped us to achieve a different perspective on life and marriage. We are both very grateful for the professional and considerate support that Stéphane gave us. I wish we had consulted Stéphane much sooner than we did!

J & M

"I used to have a negative attitude, fear, anxiety, self- doubt, stress, anger, hurt, and sadness. I could not think clearly and I was disconnected from the true me."

"Previously, I went to 3 different therapists who did not help me. The therapy I started with Stéphane four months ago is very different than traditional psychotherapy. We have worked on transforming unconscious patterns, and let me tell you I feel so much better today! I can honestly say that 90% of my inner turmoil does not exist any more thanks to Stéphane’s help".

"Stéphane and I worked well together and I definitely feel much better than six months ago. I encourage you to go and see Stéphane."

A, a 36-year-old woman

"I didn't want to live anymore, I felt like I had no reason to. With the help of Stéphane I got out of that mess and found a new reason to live. Stéphane made me see life differently."

"I am a completely different person now. I have a better relationship with my friends, family and boyfriend. Stéphane helped me become the person that I am today. One year later, I am still separated from my husband, but now I know that it was for the best. I feel happy for the first time in so long; my life is not perfect but it’s so much better than it used to be. I used to cry everyday, now I don’t remember last time I cried. I am smiling again. I went through a lot during the past year, and without Stéphane I don't think I would be where I am today."

Nadia

"After a couple attacks on my character, I thought it was time to get some help. I went to therapy not really knowing what to expect, this was my first experience of talking to someone about my problems and inner feelings. I remember that first meeting very well. I was so low that I broke down and cried."

"As the meetings wore on, I felt more relaxed; I learned techniques and understanding to cope with my situation at work. I still have the same problems and situation but my perception of this situation has changed. I use the techniques that help me a lot and I listen to my favourite music and 85% of the time I am able to cope."

"Overall, I would say that my experience has been for the good, I am more relaxed, more like my old cheerful self and feel these sessions have done me a lot of good."

Anonymous

"I had given up on therapists, and I accepted the fact that this was the best I could feel. I was depressed, crying a lot, and I was constantly angry at my husband, who I blamed for my problems."

"After a few sessions with Stéphane, I knew he was different. He was always so calm and nurturing. After practicing the relaxation exercises for a few weeks, I realized just how high my stress level was. After I successfully completed my flight phobia therapy, I decided to give therapy one more try. "

"I was still taking an antidepressant and tranquilizers as needed. So, I struggled, and little by little, I began to trust Stéphane. This was hard for me, since growing up in my family was a constant struggle, fighting for attention. And then, when I got attention, it was usually in the form of physical and emotional abuse. I just can't describe the anxiety I felt about opening up to anyone enough to share my problems. Sharing my feelings session after session was like peeling an onion, layer by layer. It was difficult, I cried a lot (at home in private), but the more I did it, the better and more liberated I felt. After years of not having a close friend, I started making friends and getting out more. I started to lose the feeling that no one really liked me, and that people just put up with me and probably talked about me when I wasn't around. I learned how to be assertive, which was a huge step for someone who broke out in a sweat confronting a salesperson! So now, I don't feel uncomfortable telling someone "no," and I can do things like go to a store and return purchases. For almost two years I did manage to stay off the antidepressant, but resumed about three years ago. I also convinced my original psychiatrist that I really wasn't bipolar, and that I could be managed with only the antidepressant, and didn't need the Tegretol and tranquilizers. At first she resisted the idea, but after hearing what I had been through in therapy, she really believed me! "

"Now, living in Houston, Texas, I'm 41 years old and have a wonderful life. There are still obstacles I want to overcome, but after learning to trust people and trust myself and my judgement, I can manage on my own, without a therapist. I have so many friends, and such a full social life. I have rediscovered my love of the arts, and enjoy the theater, ballet, music, and museums. I seem to attract different kinds of people than I used to. I think that while I was depressed and had a negative attitude, I attracted those kinds of people. Now, the people in my life are happy and well adjusted, like me. I feel like I owe my life to Stéphane. Most of the time I feel serene, and I know that I can handle whatever life throws my way. The biggest lesson I learned is that I was in hell, the hell I created for myself. Sometimes I meet people who are living in their hell, and I feel so badly for them. But I know that they are the only ones who can make their lives better. So, I just remember how lucky I am!"

Judy

"He listened very carefully and thoughtfully. These qualities remained constant through my eleven months of therapy. During the extremely difficult early months and on throughout the year, I felt confident to lean on Stéphane."

"Stéphane has the gift of gently and lovingly encouraging one to help him or herself. I can best describe this as a trusted one, with outstretched arms lovingly and gently but assertively encouraging a terrified child to jump in the water for the first time ever and that child knowing that that trusted person will not let him or her drown. The qualities of that trusted person are what give the child the confidence and the will to try. For a child to be able to jump in and stay afloat, it has to have information and instruction as to what to do. Stéphane was very helpful in this by imparting knowledge, suggestions and resources that would help me in my growth. I have come to view this depression as a very painful experience but one that led me to a wonderful sense of peace, and the knowledge that I have to work, pray and meditate every day to nourish and ultimately sustain this wonderful peace. I highly recommend téphane to anyone who is embarked upon such an experience. Thanks!"

- 42 year old woman