Testimonials
“I was referred to The Jade L Roberts project over a year ago emotionally I felt empty and had no hope or desire to get better even getting out of bed was a struggle and the thought of counselling was nerve racking and something that I thought I couldn’t do at the time. I wasn’t sure if counselling would help me because of some past experiences. When I first started my counselling, I noticed that the project was different than traditional support I felt comfortable, safe and started to open up. With Tracey as my counsellor from my very first session, I felt heard and seen rather than judged I learned how to navigate my emotions and learnt how to control them instead of them controlling me. Overtime my hole mindset started to shift my sessions started to make me think differently and my confidence grew like never before. I started to look forward to my sessions and every time I walked out, I felt lighter and started celebrating my small wins. Though sometimes it can be difficult opening about challenges and verbalising them made me feel like I wasn’t carrying around the emotional baggage anymore. Tracey never failed at making me feel seen and heard and I always felt understood and started to learn how to manage my emotions.
Now a year later I can’t begin to explain the impact the project has had on me , my mental health has never been better and when there is down days it doesn’t come close to how I used to feel because I have better copping skills and no how to manage my emotions but most importantly overall I am Happy and really do love my life and myself and for a long time I never believed I could get to this place, My whole life changed thanks to the project and Tracey and I even started to take part in the training completing ASIST training and Voluntelling every week at the project what is something I didn’t know I was even capable of .
The impact of my counselling is something I am forever grateful for and I encourage people to ask for help if there struggling the Jade L roberts project gives hope to those who need it most and changes lives every single day .”
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On the 23rd September 2025, I hit rock bottom.
I didnt just attempt suicide, I succeeded.
The paramedics who came to me, gave me CPR to bring me back to life. They told my friends another 30 seconds, the outcome would have been different.
If my friends didnt do a welfare check when they did, if the paramedics and police didn't enter my home the time they did, I wouldn't of been here to tell my story.
Mental health & suicidal thoughts aren't a joke. Ive struggled with mental health for years,since I was a kid. Some days are easier, some days are harder. No two days are the same.
Ive been very lucky to be given a second shot a life, a life i gave up on. Ive been so blessed with the family & friends i have. The support they've given me has been unbelievable, i couldn't of got through my pain without them!
Theres a particularl group of people who have given me the skills,tools, a shoulder to cry on and who have given me a different outlook on life. These people are from The Jade L Roperts Project. I reached out to the charity 2 weeks before my suicide, 1 week later I attended my first counselling session but I gave up just afew days before my second appointment. The day I woke up in hospital I had a missed call from the charity as I'd missed my second appointment. The day after, I had an email from the charity about their concern for me,to which I responded and explainer what had happened. Within minutes, Tracey the founder of the charity called me. We talked and she told me, we are going to help you,You'll be ok. Afew days afew my suicide, they paired me with an amazing counsellor. Last week, I finished my final therapy session. Each week the charity has worked with me to get to the true root of my suicidal thoughts. They've helped me understand my trauma, my personality and my feelings. Every Wednesday i acutally looked forward to walking through their door. They have taught me it truly is it ok to not be ok. There's people in this world who will be a shoulder to cry on, an open ear, a person just to sit in silence with. No body is alone.
The Jade L Roberts project are a independent suicide prevention charity. They've given me so much in such a short space of time. I can't thank Tracey & Jack enough for their service, their welcome and making me feel like part of their family.
I especially want to thank Nadine.
Nadine has talked to me for weeks. Around 16 weeks, getting to know me. Opening doors i thought I'd closed forever. Truly helping me work on everything. I've been through therapy since I was a kid. I've always given up. Nadine is the first person I've actually completed therapy with. I honestly wouldn't be here now without the Jade L Roberts project. I will be forever grateful to them.
They saved my life.
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In 2024 I was referred to the Jade roberts project following a call that was made to the crisis line due to overwhelming feelings of low self worth and poor self esteem which was brought to the attention of a qualified mental health first aider.
I didn't have a plan to attempt suicide but I just didn't really see a point or a way out of how I was currently feeling at that time.
I received a phone call from Jack who was very supportive and urgent in getting myself in for an informal assessment chat which consisted of a cup of tea and a general chat about how I was feeling aswell as talking through how they could support me as a service.
Following this I received weekly person centered counselling sessions over a period of 12 weeks with a counsellor called Nadine.
My life got to the point where for along time I wasn't looking forward to my future but I'd started to feel feelings such as excitement and also be able to recognise when my thoughts were clouded by other factors such as sleep deprivation and over working myself ect.
Going to these weekly sessions enabled me to..
- Highlight unhealthy patterns such as self gaslighting
- Enabled me to develop healthier relationships with friends and family
- Gave me the belief back within my own voice and trust within my own thoughts and feelings.
I can't stress the importance of this service for helping me to move forwards and work through things in my life that needed a quiet room and someone to listen too.
I would encourage anyone else in a similar position to reach out to this amazing and supportive charity.
Almost a year on from this I am working towards my Level 4 in therapeutic counselling diploma to be able to support people within the same position as me back then, I believe the support I received from them gave me the belief within myself to move towards striving to achieving a goal I've wanted for so long 🙂
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January 2026 , I began this project during one of the most difficult periods of my life, having recently experienced a breakdown. I clearly remember my initial conversation with Tracey I felt overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what lay ahead. Even if anyone could help me at that point.
However, walking through those doors marked a turning point.
Over the course of fifteen weeks, I experienced profound personal growth. I have gained mental clarity, developed a clearer sense of direction, and built a deeper, more meaningful understanding of myself. Week by week things started to shift, slowly began to see myself differently.
There were times when the journey felt incredibly challenging, but the support, patience, and dedication of the team never wavered. Their belief in me, even when mine was lacking, made a lasting difference. I can say with sincerity that I would not be where I am today without their support. I am deeply grateful for everything.