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Dr Danny Allen 2017-11-11 Person 5 5 0

I was referred to Dr Allen by my GP seven years ago. Since that time, Dr Allen has helped me enormously. Meeting him on my first visit was a very easy and reassuring experience, I found him to be easy to talk to and non-judgemental. He listened carefully before making any conclusions or giving advice on my health matters which he took very seriously indeed, I found this aspect of his approach very reassuring. Dr Allen has true expertise; with his ability to subtly guide he empowered and inspired me to take control of what turned out to be a complex and quite unique mental illness that had developed suddenly in a stressful work situation. I had previously, for a short time been under the care of another psychiatrist whom I felt did not believe my symptoms or try to understand them and who was trying to force me to take a route I knew was wrong for me. From my first meeting with Dr Allen, I knew that not only did Dr Allen believe my symptoms but more importantly that he believed in me. Through his insightful expertise and gently suggestive approach I came to understand my illness. Throughout my treatment Dr Allen encouraged me to take a fully active part in decisions relating to medication and therapy. At a time when you cannot always trust yourself or those closest to you, I have no doubt that his approach to the treatment of my illness built me back up. With Dr Allen's help I discovered my own simple, practical coping strategy. I'm delighted to say that for the last several years I've led an active and challenged life again including public speaking, without medication or therapy. I've never felt happier. I'm now more aware then ever of how precious and fragile our mental health is. I feel truly blessed to have been under the care of Dr Allen at such a critical time in my life.