"Arranging an assessment and therapy sessions with the Mind Tree Cafe has been a very positive experience. I was offered an initial consultation within just a few days, and this was undertaken sensitively and compassionately, with clear information provided about the service.
I found the site easy to access and park, with quiet surroundings that were conducive to this type of work. My therapist is thoughtful, an attentive listener, and is skilled at guiding me through managing my current mental health difficulties. I feel this service is excellent value for money and I know that all therapists themselves receive regular supervision on their practice. Highly recommended and a valuable service for our community" 

"My GP recommended Mind Tree services to me to help me deal with my stress and anxiety. The initial consultation over the phone was thorough, and I could already sense the kind of compassion, professionalism and patience the people working here have. I was soon matched with a counsellor and my sessions started. Throughout the course of 9 sessions over an approximately 11 week period I felt supported, listened to and helped; I was able to explore my feelings and experiences in a safe environment whilst being gently challenged to think for myself and find the answers, as well as being given new tools and techniques to use with current and future situations. The fact that the sessions were low-cost meant I was able to see a counsellor ojna weekly basis which has aided my recovery dramatically; without this kind of financial support I would not have been able to have accessed such services on a regular basis which would have hindered the speed and effectiveness of my recovery. I'm incredibly grateful for these services. Thank you to all at the Mind Tree."

Prior to receiving a leaflet I was unaware of this counselling facility being offered at a affordable price for most people. Having spent my savings in the past on counceling sessions only to find little success I decided to try this one as a last chance to address some of my problems. After contact I was allocated a councillor that hopefully I could relate to. After meeting Sarah we both agreed that we would like to continue as it was a comfortable working relationship and nice clean environment. The fact that I could be myself and discuss numerous issues helped my anxiety and dealing with some frustration I had. Having been subject to the text book counceling so many use it helped me enormously to find this was not the case at Mind tree counceling. I have learned to view problems in a different way (if possibly) and if not don't beat myself up about this. Because of the help I received it has restored my confidence's. For me personally it is ok to have a different opinion about things and be kinder to myself and also to others as I am not constantly swimming against the waves. In my case peddling against the wind.

We are the Swindon and Wiltshire link worker team with Barnardo's working in partnership with CAMHS.

Mind Tree Café is a lovely venue in a peaceful location that provides affordable therapeutic space which is great for our YP if needed, provides a nice outside space that we can use with our YP and have been given an area that we can develop.

The Café is a lovely environment inside and outside seating, a variety of food and a little merchandise purchase area of unique items people can buy. It is dog friendly too.

A nice place to network, with informative information & leaflets on things that are going on in the community.

Both Lisa's are friendly and welcoming, nothing too much trouble and all volunteers in café are fantastic.

We are looking forward to our relationship with 'Mindtree' and continuing to use facilities for our team meeting aswell.