English was not my first language, and during previous counselling sessions, I often felt confused about how therapists and interpreters worked together. It sometimes felt like a three-way conversation going in endless circles.
However, during my first session with Olive Tree, I felt an immense sense of relief. I was speaking with a female therapist who not only spoke my mother language but also understood my religious and cultural beliefs. It was like a mountain was lifted off my shoulders.
Over the coming weeks and months, I felt transported back to Punjab, walking through my Grandad’s wheat fields, free from worries, with the smell of rich soil, the warmth of the sun, and the soft touch of harvested grain all around me. It’s truly remarkable how this beautiful experience has been brought to life right here in the heart of Yorkshire.
Shukria, Zaytoon.