Reviews

“I've always felt comfortable around her from our first meeting. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help me when times weren't the best — she made such a huge effort to help me, and I still keep in touch with her now. I'd recommend her to anyone.”

— Former student

“I just wanted to say thank you for all your support. You were always there to listen without judgement and helped me through some really difficult situations. Having someone who genuinely cared and took the time to understand made a huge difference to me. You're a good listener and you never made me feel rushed or dismissed, and I always felt like what I had to say mattered. You're kind, supportive and easy to talk to, and I honestly don't know how I would have got through school and some of those times without your help.”

— Former student

“Zoe helped with my mental health aged 16–18. She offered an unbiased, confidential and considerate listening ear for my worries and anxieties. When I was at sixth form, my mental health was something I struggled with a lot. As well as academic stress, I often struggled to open up to people. Zoe was like a light at the end of a tunnel. She offered me unconditional support and guidance through some of the toughest years, maintaining a great professional relationship whilst building a great rapport and ensuring I felt comfortable during our sessions. She was patient with me whilst encouraging me to explore my own feelings and how they may be affecting me. When I moved away and finished our sessions, I carried her advice through my everyday practice and noticed a positive impact it had made on my life. I became a more confident, resilient and happier version of myself, and I'm forever grateful for my sessions with Zoe.”

— Former sixth-form student

“Zoe made me feel worthy of help for the first time, proving that support is for everyone. Her emotional intelligence and guidance helped me change my life and build lifelong tools for growth. Every chat was so easy — it honestly feels like I've made a friend for life.”

— Former student

“Zoe was my pastoral manager for 2 years in sixth form and I honestly could not be more grateful for the support she gave me at times I needed it most. She was always there when I had a problem or when I was overstimulated, and I knew I could trust her, which I was unable to do with a lot of my teachers. Without the support and encouragement from her I would not have made it through sixth form. I really appreciate everything she has done for me and I would not be who I am today without her.”

— Former sixth-form student

“Miss Challinor made a huge difference throughout my sixth form experience. I struggled so much with my mental health all throughout my teenage years and never got any support in high school. I then joined sixth form and was instantly asked by Miss Challinor for a chat, and I knew from that day I would be okay. She never made me feel like there was anything I couldn't tell her — her room was a safe space for all students to say whatever they needed or wanted to. But she didn't just help my sixth form journey, she's helped me in my personal life too — she got me into the counselling I needed and then further into CAMHS. I never would've been brave enough to even tell anyone about my struggles, never mind get therapy for them, if it wasn't for her. Miss Challinor instantly made me feel heard and seen, and she was the first person I felt comfortable telling things I was too afraid to ever speak about, because she made me feel so comfortable and never shamed me for anything.”

— Former sixth-form student

“An absolutely amazing person who will do anything to help a person, always putting others before her no matter what it's about. Changes lives for the better every day, as if it's just a normal thing — which goes to show just how kind and caring she is.”

— Former student

“Zoe is a very compassionate person that cares for everyone she comes in contact with. In my experience she has gone above and beyond by taking extra steps to learn about and understand my conditions and needs. Zoe is extremely easy to talk to and creates a safe space to open up.”

— Former student