Testimonials

Lewis I am so sorry I haven't been in touch, I've been meaning to do it every day! The holiday was wonderful but if it hadn't been for you it would have been a different story! It seems that all open air restaurants in Babados have birds! There were no pidgeons but there were blackbirds and sparrows flying around and landing on tables as soon as anyone left to see what they could eat. There was also a chicken on the beach who liked to settle under my sunbed. Miraculously I wasn't bothered at all, I was even encouraging the small birds on our balcony with biscuit crumbs. My phobia would have ruined the holiday in the past but not now! I honestly can't thank you enough for how much you helped me. I hope you are keeping well and looking forward to some better weather! Thank you so much again 🦅 🐦 💕 13:18

Jamie [surname hidden] Seen days ago Jamie, 22:22 Hi Lewis! I was outside today when a butterfly flew right past me. It was almost confusing how calm I was! On some level, I was feeling like I should panic, but I had no motivation to. I was able to watch it the entire time, perfectly content. Thank you so much for the help! 22:58 Lewis: Aw Jamie this is wonderful news! I am very happy for you. I wish you all the best on your journey 🙂 you have the power to change anything you want in this life. Jamie, 22:59 Thank you so much!! You do amazing work! 🙂 Type a message

Testimonial, i found difficult to express how ell this has worked for me in a language that would relate to others. "Lewis Made me feel comfortable from the very beginning he was willing to listen to listen if it was what I required, but also did not probe into things unnecessarily. We worked through learnt behaviors and coping mechanisms and Lewis taught me to acknowledge them for what they were and my mind and body's reaction to them. It is hard to find the words that do justice to how effective this way of working together is. I am now free from unneeded, counterproductive coping mechanisms that I was barely aware of and feel free to move forward with my life in a positive and assertive way. I have also learnt to let go of things that I didn't even realize were bothering me and holding me back."

TODAY Hey Lewis, I hope you are having a great day. I just wanted to send you a message to say thank you soooo much for the session last night. As soon as we finished I felt like a very dark cloud had lifted and I just felt like my old self again. No fear, no anxiety and nothing holding me back. It's like I found my confidence again and the way I had been thinking was completely gone. 🎉🙌 Honestly, I am feeling so good and so exited to continue working with you. I cannot thank you enough and I know we have only touched the surface. THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏 14:29

Thanks a million Lewis, I will listen to that later. I was just driving and lanes were all stopped no moving and only afterwards I realised it didn't bother me at all. Progress already! I've a haircut now at 5 so it's a great opportunity to use what I learned today. No planning to run out with wet hair 😂 16:20

[Video, 0:04, of an aircraft window view of a runway] TOUCHDOWN DUBAI!!!! 08:01 Had such a nice smooth flight, didn't sleep a wink so feeling pretty shattered but more so cause I didn't feel like I needed to, had loads to keep me occupied etc. Few little niggles but only about the length of time really (when it felt like more time had passed but it hadn't). But handled it all fine and no panic attacks 🙌 felt quite emotional when I got off as I was so proud of myself. Thanks so much for everything 🙌 I'll be in touch if I need anything before I fly home x 08:05 Lewis: Aw wow 😁😁😁🤠 18:27 Message

Client: Guess who made it to Dublin!!! ☘️ so proud of myself!!!! 🍻✈️ 15:52 Lewis: Yeeeehaaaa ☀️☀️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🏆 17:00 Lewis: Well done!!! How'd the flight go?! 17:01 1 unread message Client: It was absolutely fine!!!! I had to work really hard and stay really zoned in but I got through it without any issues 😁🥳 19:00

I feel I must leave a review to let other people know what I have experienced during my sessions with Lewis. I am so elated to have overcome my childhood phobia. Lewis has changed my life and there are no words to describe how fantastic that feels. Lewis is exceptionally talented and professional and he works with you as a team. He is reassuring, calm and kind and is a genuinely nice person. I can highly recommend Lewis. 21:19

Definitely got a lot more of the fighting spirit back. Those few conversations with you really helped - appreciate you my friend 11:53 Message

Dear Lewis, Thank you for these notes. Thank you so much for your support and expertise over these five sessions (thank you so much for the additional session). As I stand here now I feel strong and prepared for what is to come. Your guidance and knowledge has given me ways to approach this matter and I don't feel like the terrified man who met you on the first session, I hope I can maintain this and will work hard to do so. You have made a huge difference in my darkest times and I will be forever grateful. I wish you all the best in life and business and will keep in touch if I may. Best regards and thank you. Johnny

Just wanted to say thank you for freeing me from my phobia after 50 years, one thing I would say is anyone that is thinking of conquering your fear, make sure you are doing it because you are ready. That made a huge difference in my journey and Lewis validates your fears and helps you work through them at your pace. I would recommend him to anyone going through a phobia, as I am proof that his techniques work. Julia G. 11:45

Kristina [surname hidden] recommends Lewis McDonnell. Two words - Life Changing! I am just so glad to have met Lewis. He is such a gentle, genuine soul. From the start I felt totally at ease and really looked forward to my sessions with him. Lewis was able to get to the root of my phobia very quickly and with his guidance I was able to see my imbalance that had been plaguing me for years. After the first session, I was ready to face my fear. In fact, I was really excited to try it out and guess what, I am now free from my life long phobia. Life is so much sweeter. Lewis is definitely gifted and would have no hesitations in recommending his services. You did it.... amazing 😀 💪💯 Thank you soooo much, Lewis. Really.

Can I just say, that whoever the man in the video is, (I think his name is Lewis?) is absolutely incredible! I have seen therapists over the years and I have never ever seen anyone explain and articulate and use analogies quite like it! My goodness, is he powerful! I feel like I have a mini Lewis in my head all day taking me through difficult situations! X 18:14

Re: Zoom Link - Session 4 with Lewis Hi Lewis, I forgot to ask you about how to leave a review so thought i would just email it to you; Thanks Lewis for everything you have done, you have changed my life! Having a blood test was my worst fear and I put myself through sleepless nights, sweating shaking and feeling sick for a week beforehand. Now it is just another normal part of my day, I breeze through it and remain completely calm! Would 100% recommend to anyone living with a phobia. Don't live in fear, just tackle it head on with Lewis' help. Thanks, Email

Hi Lewis, Just had a blood test and thought of you. Had our beautiful baby girl two months ago. Had an unmedicated water birth... I put into practice what we did in the sessions to get through the labour. So just wanted to say thank you again!!! Honestly life changing

Hey Lewis, Looking forward to our catch up session on Thursday- but also too excited to wait and tell you my little wins today! I interviewed again, went great. Could be my change in direction! visited some friends in the village myself, drove my car (with my dad) with out any heavy breathing 😜 to a dental appointment and didn't freak out there and drove home! I also didn't cry once! It's the first day I have felt remotely normal in 5 weeks. I'm so positive for tomorrow and the rest of the week. Even the funeral! Reply to all

Re: Phobia to Freedom - You've got a response! Wow Lewis what an amazing course, it is exactly what my mind needed to hear. So much in it normalised my inner world and has helped create a little distance between the phobic response and me personally. It was also great to be educated simply and clearly into something that seems like such an internal confusing tangle I love your sense of humour in it and burst out laughing a couple of times one of them being about kicking the cat...!! I was particularly touched by the stray animal being treated bad and misunderstood and how the RSPCA would treat it, it really resonated with that terrified part of me I connected with yesterday. You really are a complete love and it was my joy to hear your voice and expertise as I listened to the course. Thank you for sharing it with me and thank you for sharing yourself yesterday. I look forward to next time Pauline Email

Sananita [surname hidden] recommends Lewis McDonnell. 28 November at 11:13 This therapist not only helped me find my true self but helped me free myself of struggles i thought were once impossible. I absolutely recommend Lewis to everybody! 🙌

Today Hi Lewis! Hope you're well. I'm so sorry to do this so last minute, but figured I'd let you know. I don't think I'm going to need the top up session today, I feel like a new woman, I saw a big spider in the house last night and didn't bother me. My partner got rid of it but in time I think I can do it myself, and after I just went about my usual bed time routine without searching. Which is such a win for me. 🥳

Tuesday, 12 September Just killed another spider! A big one but a skinny one. Daddy long legs type. Just used a tissue and squished it and then flushed it With no phobic response. I can't believe it!!

Wednesday, 13 September Hi Lewis I've been able to open my windows for fresh air which I avoided doing due to fear of spiders coming in. This is amazing. Thank you!

Today Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of this chat, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. Tap to learn more. Client: After going through a very tough Christmas period I looked to a therapist to help me out of the slump I was in. It was one of the best decisions of my life! Lewis instantly made me feel at ease and helped me from the very first session. I couldn't recommend him more! Thank you so much Lewis 11:39 Lewis: Thank you so much my good man! I really appreciate your kind words 😊 It's been a pleasure working with you 11:49

Sorry Lewis just realised I didn't reply! Was absolutely fine, felt brave and just a bit cautious rather than actually scared! I've also just picked up a wasp off the back of my neck without realising what it was and thrown it away!! Can't believe it' 15:09

14:07, 27 Aug Hey Lewis, just thought I'd let you know, I successfully removed a wasp from the room by opening the door that it was on! Was still a bit scared doing it but I managed it so I'm really pleased with myself!

for ages...I have really come on now at swimming I am in the middle of the pool and feeling confident not hundred percent confident but much better I have joined a advanced swimming class need to move on and get out of my comfort zone I come 5 times a week and do 20 lengths each visit just been now on hols from work this week...been in the main pool and swam up to the deep end was abit nervous but not half as bad as I thought...hope you ok just needed to tell you that 15:46

Mon, Aug 11, 8:20 AM (9 days ago) I wanted to let you know I had a relatively large spider in one of our bedrooms last night and I was fine ! No paralysis of fear and panic! Just calm ! I really think we may have cracked it!

13 February 2025 Lewis has been the best therapist I have worked with, and in only a few sessions has allowed me to connect dots and begin to make amends that I have not managed to achieve with anyone else. Lewis offers a safe space, wisdom, knowledge and great advice. I would recommend Lewis to anyone considering therapy. 20:54

15:48, 21 Sep Hey Lewis, I just had my second vaccine and it was all good. I was going to book my session with you before it but thought If I can do it on my own it would be a huge win. Thank you so much for all your help. You've changed my life! I'd still like to have our last session as I leave them feeling amazing! But thank you 🙏 [name hidden]

Emma [surname hidden] recommends Lewis McDonnell. 20 October 2020 Lewis was the first person who helped me understand why I was feeling and thinking the way I was. I'm extremely grateful for Lewis's patience, guidance and kindness. I'm pleased to say I have been taking steps to face my old fears which is something I didn't believe I would do again. Thank you Lewis 1

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 20:16 Hiya Lewis, I'm so sorry to disturb you on a Saturday evening but I got a little bit of that feedback from life we spoke about and I just have to tell you because I'm so overwhelmed!!! My daughter spotted a spider in her room as I was putting her to bed and I just sorted it out and I honestly can't thank you enough for how life changing this is for me (and her)!! I'm so happy because she asked me after if I was scared and I said no and then she said 'we're not scared of spiders are we mummy' 😩😩 I can't believe the transformation you have helped me with, this was such an impossibility to me just a few weeks ago, Thank you so so much 🙏

Testamonial Hi Lewis, Here it is: In a matter of weeks I had a real sense of recovering from the agoraphobia that had been governing my life for many, many, years. After the sessions with Lewis, and using the material from his programme, I took a flight for the first time in thirty years. A few weeks later I travelled with absolute ease through France and Italy. Lewis and his approach is THE powerful antidote to phobic conditions. He isn't just very good at what he does, he is gifted, supportive and hugely positive. To anyone thinking of connecting with Lewis......just do it! Thanks a million, Eric Email

However today I was waking through Glasgow city centre with a group of my friends and there were so many pigeons around, I felt very confident walking past them with no panic or fear. To not have made a spectacle of myself was also wonderful. This is such a new experience for me and I am delighted to finally feel free. I still had in my head that I was fearful but turns out I wasn't. I have had this fear for over 50 years and with the small amount of time I spent with you I was able to conquer my phobia. My hope is that with this new confidence I will be able to grow stronger and more confident in letting go of this fear. Thank you again for helping me and I would recommend you with your kind and gentle manner to anyone looking for help overcoming phobias.

Hi Lewis Hope your well .... I'm in Bonny Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.... Back where I belong lol oh my word...... we went over the Tay bridge and the fourth road bridge !!!!! I didn't flintch.... The others were following me and were concerned and I sailed over and even looked over the sides while going over - I cannot believe it and I'm so relieved I cannot tell you - Thankyou so much you are a legend x Thanks so much - life saved

Today Michelle: Hi Lewis, just to let you know I got through the MRI yesterday and confident that I could do another one. I was a little bit shaky initially but calmed after reassuring myself i was safe. Thanks so much for all your help 🙏 08:28 Lewis: Michelle! That is a VICTORY 😁🙏 Well done for being such a winner 🏆 you've been a joy to work with and it's great to know that you conquered this. Onwards and forwards. Message

[Sender name hidden] Tue, Jan 16, 9:06 PM to me Hi Lewis, Just to let you know, today went really well! No issues at all, no panicky moments and stuck to the route with no unusual diversions! Felt very calm throughout and really feel I've made a lot of progress-feeling very proud and happy that I did it! The journey both ways just seemed to pass without me overthinking it at all. Can't thank you enough for the help and support,

Heyyy!! I did actually type out a message I just didn't press send 😂 Flight was ok, definitely not as positive as the one going out there as there was a woman taken ill (oxygen masks out the lot) but I held it together really well and didn't have a panic attack which was such a huge achievement 🙏 normally something like that would've tipped me over the edge especially cause it was something to do with her breathing which is a trigger for me. I Just remembered all of the things we spoke about and grounded myself at any point I felt uneasy!! 11:05

Review (just wanted to do it now so I don't forget) Words cant even describe the support Lewis has given me. I came to lewis with a severe needle phobia. I honestly believed I would never live without it- I refused injections and blood tests for years and was unable to see a needle let alone be near one. Through Lewis's sessions he transformed my thinking and I was able to have a blood test without fainting for the first time in 10 years! We had five sessions together, not only did they help me overcome my phobia but they also helped me with general anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I would recommend Lewis to anyone with a phobia or anyone wanting to train themselves to think positively. The course has been life changing. Thank you so much for everything Lewis! So glad I stumbled across your page a few months ago!

Hi Lewis just thought I need to message you! It went really well thank you all was fine on the scan so was really amazing to see. I used my numbing cream for the blood test as usual but it was such a different experience I was so so much calmer and collected and it took a long time as she had loads to take and was finding it hard to get enough but I stayed so calm didn't feel faint or sick or anything!! Which is just amazing. Thank you so much for all your help 14:54

09:21, 18 Apr I worked with Lewis over a few months to deal with my phobia of sleeping and falling asleep. I was carrying a lot of anxiety around falling asleep and have always struggled with sleeping even as a child. I decided to finally seek help as I no longer want to be a prisoner of this fear. After a great first call with Lewis who explained his approach and the programme, I was sold and ready to embark on this journey. I love that Lewis' approach blends sessions during which we talk and push past the anxiety and bad feelings, as well as online courses which allowed me to get a much better understanding of my thought process and how fear and panic are created. After only a few sessions, not only had my sleep improved but my overall anxiety and panic had decreased.The skills I have learnt with Lewis are life changing and I have been able to apply it to other areas of my life. I feel so much more resilient and like I understand myself a lot better allowing me to be better resilient to life's challenges. Thank you Lewis! I highly recommend this programme to anyone suffering from fear, a phobia or anxiety! Copy text Share More

Hi Lewis, Just as we look back at a wonderful sunny weekend spent in the garden, we ([family name hidden]) wanted to pass on our thanks and appreciation for your work in helping Andrew combat his wasp/bee phobia. One year on, there is a new cabin 'up the top' of the garden where he would never venture before and now he runs up and down past the buzzing without any issues. He says now he loves bees -will never like wasps but isn't afraid any more. Honestly – thank you. I hope you are well and your business is going from strength to strength. Warmest,

Today Hey Lewis, all went well 👍 survived a crazy concert and was really fine on journey back home. 😄 used planes, lifts , we were on 11th floor, used tram and bus. Went to concert with 18,000 people now anything seems possible!

I was really surprised at how effective Lewis McDonnell's systems really were at identifying root issues lying within us. That we so easily miss everyday, but carry around with us, and which, as a result can cause needless ongoing suffering. It is fixable. As I found, even if it is deeply rooted. Using his techniques, which he walked through with me, I was able to locate, and bring out the most troublesome aspects of my life. These were then ordered and prioritised into a simple list, which I then had right in front of me layed bare. It was so liberating just to see them in front of me. Instead of weighing on my mind as they usually did. Lewis himself was a pleasure to work with, his extensive experience comes across in spades. I personally found him to be a genuine, very approachable and easy going person. I felt he really understood what I was talking about when I explained my situation. I wouldn't hesitate to call on his expertise again. Thank you Lewis. Mark [surname hidden] Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. ------- Original Message -------

David A[surname hidden] recommends Lewis McDonnell. 2 May 2024 I worked with Lewis over a few weeks to help me with anxiety. I had been off work for a few weeks and was struggling to get myself to a healthy place that I could return due to the nature of my work. Lewis is one of the nicest people I've ever met and he's unbelievable at what he does! I never expected it to work as good as it has and I'm now a few weeks back at work and doing well. I finally feel that I have long term solutions to dealing with my anxiety and more of an understanding of why I'm feeling that way. Highly recommend Lewis, honestly can't speak highly enough of him and his service. Thanks you Lewis!

Martin [surname hidden] recommends Lewis McDonnell. 24 December 2023 I had claustrophobia for over half a century. Not any more. A combination of video programmes sent to me by Lewis, a small number of ninety minute therapy sessions, and my own dedication to gradually expose myself to small spaces, and I have overcome the fear and possibility of becoming out of control with panic if ever I were trapped somewhere small. This is the perfect combination of friendly, supportive therapy, and rigorously professional and effective techniques. I was so fearful and skeptical that nothing could help me with me phobia. I'm so pleased to say I was wrong. Lewis and his approach have been life-changing. I can't praise or thank him enough.

Vanessa [surname hidden] recommends Phobia to Freedom. 13 December 2023 I have just completed the Phobia to Freedom course with Lewis, and it was TRANSFORMATIONAL. Lewis is excellent and highly highly skilled. I have lived with a spider phobia for 35 years and I can finally say that working with Lewis it has helped diminish that phobia and the fear is no longer there. Incredible! I wish I had found him sooner. I highly highly recommend. I can finally start living my life free of phobia and focusing on new creative beginnings with an entire new perspective. Wonderful! Truly liberating!

28 October 2022 Lewis: [name hidden] - how did your flight go? X 10:04 Client: Hi Lewis It was amazing, I couldn't believe how I felt, just calm . Everyone was up as the flight landed moving around me and there was no panic, no anxiety.....It was almost like it wasn't real. I felt slightly anxious sitting in the middle seat when we first got on the plane but I moved to the aisle seat. Honesty I was in slight shock at the way I was dealing with all the people around me Thank you so much....you're a magician 😊 It was such a relief Still looking forward to the other 2 sessions, think they will make me even stronger able to deal with the phobia Thank you again x 10:54 Lewis: That's really great to hear - It's been such a pleasure working with you so far and I'm proud of you for having all of the realisations along our journey together that have clearly made the difference.

18 October 2022 I just used the vomiting emoji...something I usually scroll past to avoid seeing. Weird win but I'll take it 🥇 x 21:50

Diane [surname hidden] 26 mins I felt compelled to leave a review following my recent experience of counselling with Lewis. I have had a tremendous phobia of spiders for as long as I could remember, but over the last few years it had begun to take over my life in the " spider months" of October to December. I contacted Lewis a couple of months ago after searching the internet for some sort of help- I couldn't carry on as I was. I read Lewis's reviews and have to say I was somewhat sceptical- I thought the woman that had testified couldn't possibly have been REALLY scared of spiders, not like I was! But I decided to give it a go- at least I wouldn't be more scared than I was, that wasn't possible. Straight from the outset, I felt completely at ease with Lewis. We initially talked on the phone for about half an hour, and we arranged a zoom call for the following week. Over the next few weeks we spoke several times on zoom, I had the utmost confidence in Lewis even after the first phone call. My progress was swift, and although I know I'll never be fond of spiders, the phobia no longer rules my life as it has done for many years. I can now easily remove the little critters from my home, and I'm well on the way to helping my granddaughter feel the same way ( only right considering I probably made her that way to start with!) I have my life back again! So, thank you once again Lewis, and I would recommend anyone thinking of embarking on a programme with him to jump in with both feet- you won't be disappointed. Good luck! Diane [surname hidden] 16/11/21