Openforwards Reviews

Brian Sreenan 2026.05.12

     

Jim has a great way of connecting the theory of ACT and the practice with clients. I really enjoyed the skill practiced during the Masterclass. Highly recommended

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.05.13

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad the ACT concepts connected well with the practice in the Masterclass and I appreciate the recommendation.

patricia murphy 2026.05.05

     

I have always been able to show up in supervision in all my messy humanness. The safety Jim creates emboldens me to share clinical challenges , supports the expression of self doubt and illuminates resources I already have whilst drawing attention to skills that require refinement - all without judgement . In reality these conditions are not easy to create and in my long experience as a CBT therapist by no means guaranteed. I have always come away from supervision with Jim feeling like I’ve left with some treasure .

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.05.06

Thank you so much for your feedback and for leaving a review. It's lovely to hear more about your experience of supervision and how helpful its been. Thank you once again, much appreciated.

Clare Ward 2026.04.20

     

I value my supervision time with Jim so much. He slows me down, helps me unpack what I do and listens attentively with great compassion. I’d recommend him for therapy or clinical supervision equally.

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.04.21

Thank you for your review and the recommendation. Its genuinely appreciated.

Kevin Lynch 2026.04.20

     

I have worked one to one with Jim over a number of months after looking for someone to help me deepen my ACT work. Jim is fantastic at bringing ACT processes to life and really helped me slow down in my sessions. If you want to understand how ACT processes actually work in the moment I highly recommend Jim and openforwards.

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.04.21

Thank you so much for your review. That's wonderful feedback...just what we're aiming for to support your development.

Babak Bahmani 2026.04.17

     

I have been supported by Jim (and openfrward) for the past year and a half. Jim has been very helpful and accommodating, and I have found his support very valuable. Certainly recommend to anyone who is looking for the right counselling team.

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.04.18

Thank you for your feedback and positive review., Babak. Its deeply appreciated.

Luca Pump 2026.04.15

     

I think working with Jim is really useful, because we discuss all of the questions I have and he is always reflecting on my work. Jim is also very consistent by using ACT and RFT techniques during our conversations so my knowledge about them is growing every time when we talk.

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.04.16

Thank you, Luca, for sharing your experience. It is very much appreciated.

cheryl 2026.03.26

     

Highly recommend training/supervision with Openforwards. Jim’s approach is consistent with ACT and his knowledge and ability to impart his insight and expertise is impressive.

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Reply from Openforwards 2026.03.26

Thank you, Cheryl, for the recommendation. Much appreciated.

Salem Apppleton 2023.11.03

     

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Reply from Openforwards 2023.11.03

Thank you for your review, Salem.

katy dunn 2023.07.03

     

I was seen in 2019 by Farishta Jalal through open forwards. I am afraid to say I was misdiagnosed and treated with EMDR for the wrong thing, which actually caused me trauma. I appreciate mistakes happen but this one had a heavy cost. Please don't be afraid to seek a second opinion if you are seeing someone and it doesn't feel right.

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Reply from Openforwards 2023.07.03

Due to our privacy obligations, we cannot discuss any specifics about your comments. However, we are committed to providing professional therapy and take your feedback seriously. Ensuring we offer the right therapy for the right problem is critically important. We have and continue to check in with our clients to see if they are happy with the course of therapy. Please take a look at the private message we have sent you. We are happy to discuss it further to see if we can resolve the matter for you.

Ali Yaghoubi 2023.05.17

     

It’s fabulous ways talk about problems

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Reply from Openforwards 2023.05.18

Thank you Ali for your leaving us a review. Very kind.

Debbie Marshall 2023.05.11

     

The first step is the hardest but we found after the second visit a change starting for the better and 5 weeks later with greater understanding we are able to walk free knowing how to see future signs and how to step in early.

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Reply from Openforwards 2023.05.12

Thank you Debbie. We appreciate you sharing your experience and feel delighted that you found it so helpful.

Alex C 2023.04.02

     

ACT Basics - an excellent course, providing a solid foundation for the delivery of ACT.

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Reply from Openforwards 2023.04.03

Thank your for taking the time to share that, Alex. It's much appreciated, and I'm delighted you enjoyed the training.

John Renshaw 2022.01.17

     

I have been working with Adil from Openforwards for more than 12 months now, and it is the best decision I have made in a long time. Even though I didn't really feel I 'needed' to see anyone for my mental health, I have benefitted a lot from my sessions. I would recommend this to anyone who want to take their mental well-being more seriously; just like going to the gym.

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Reply from Openforwards 2022.01.17

Thank you for the positive feedback, John. We are delighted you found it so helpful.

Adrienne Grimsditch 2021.06.11

     

Jim supervises my private practice as a CBT and ACT Therapist. The supervision has taught me to bring more sensitive and experiential learning to my work with clients. Also more precision in terms of working with processes of change and acceptance. I have seen a major shift in how clients learn and understand their difficulties as a result. I would highly recommend him as a supervisor

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Reply from Openforwards 2021.06.11

Hi Adrienne. Thank you for feedback and kind words. I appreciate it very much.

Satty Sohal 2020.09.22

     

The best investment I have ever made. A genuine safe space and thoroughly professional. Highly recommended.

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Reply from Openforwards 2020.09.22

Thank you Satty. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that you are so pleased.

Christian Hughes 2019.10.26

     

Jim was my clinical supervisor for 3 years and I highly recommend him for his skills, experience and knowledge which have been invaluable in my own clinical development. If you want more than ticking the clinical supervision box and want to focus on development and honing of your skills with a supervisor who is on top of the evolving evidence base then you should have a chat with Jim.

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Reply from Openforwards 2019.10.26

Thank you Christian. Lovely words, very much appreciated.

Mark Riley 2019.03.28

     

Definitely recommended. Jim has helped me immeasurably over the years with his approach. I have the tools now to manage in life without the need of therapy.

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Reply from Openforwards 2025.07.28

Thank you for your kind words. We're really pleased to hear that Jim's support has been helpful for you over the years. If there's ever anything more we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Brian Pope 2017.07.25

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I have worked with OpenForwards for over three years. It provides a modern, innovative mental health service which is easily accessible and responsive. In addition to face to face therapies it delivers a range of online services which are constantly evolving. I have no hesitation in recommending Open Forwards.

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Steve Scrimshaw 2017.07.24

     

I have known Jim professionally for over 15 years and the last 5 years or so we have provided peer supervision covering all aspects of clinical work and service development. Jim is a well experienced and excellent reflective practitioner whose focus always remains with person centered care. His development work within training others has earned him a well deserved reputation that will lead on to new horizons in psychological therapies.

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Reply from Openforwards 2019.09.24

Wow! Thanks Steve. That's lovely of you to say that. See you soon hopefully.