Testimonials
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Julie "We worked with Lorène for about a year. It was the year we were gradually emerging from the COVID crisis, and I was full of apprehension at the thought of starting therapy, even though I felt I needed it. I didn’t feel like I was in a crisis, and I was afraid I wouldn’t be worthy of occupying this special space created for the community. Lorène immediately made me feel at home, and the conversation flowed naturally. We gradually brought up episodes from my life that I had pushed deep into the recesses of my memory and worked through the feelings of shame associated with them. We also addressed more pressing issues in my life, particularly because I’d decided to leave France to try to discover my mother’s country of origin in Africa, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave the comfort of the life I knew and take that leap. We also talked about family, friendship, and my romantic and sexual life, and Lorène helped me accept my bisexuality with greater peace of mind, without the need for constant performance, and opened my eyes to certain patterns I’d developed that made it very difficult to form deep romantic bonds of any kind. I also experienced a sexual assault during that year of therapy, and Lorène’s support was essential in keeping me from sinking into a downward spiral that might have taken me a long time to climb out of. It’s hard to sum up in just a few words all the benefits I’ve gained from this therapy, but the tools I developed over the course of this year are still helping me to this day. My sessions with Lorène continued via video chat for a while after I left France, and they helped me navigate the turmoil of my first few weeks in the new life I’d chosen, as well as my first romantic relationship, which began at the same time. A thousand thanks to Lorène for helping me open the door to the person I truly am, a person who continues to emerge little by little into the light."
Eli "As a trans person who has experienced domestic violence, embarking on a therapeutic journey with Lorène has been a caring, soothing, and healing experience. Lorène possesses deep empathy and expertise in psychoanalysis, trauma, and PTSD in particular, which allowed me to reach a place where I could acknowledge my experiences and gave me valuable tools for understanding myself that continue to guide me today."
Salomé "After some disappointing and at times difficult therapeutic experiences, where certain topics related to experiences of violence and my queer identity were addressed in an insistent manner and at a pace that wasn’t right for me, I found a safe haven within the therapeutic space of Queertherapie, offered by Lorène. I was deeply moved and touched by the respect and sensitivity Lorène consistently demonstrated. They never forced me to talk about things I wasn’t ready to address and allowed me to move forward at my own pace, within a caring, safe, and egalitarian relationship that was truly built together with me. I also appreciated how the work on the self could be intertwined with a reflection on, and critique of, social norms and power dynamics that can permeate our experiences and crush our individual identities and collective existence. This support helped me get through difficult times and, above all, allowed me to emerge with greater resources, a deeper understanding of myself, and the ability to take action. I am very grateful to have met Lorène and to have experienced this therapeutic space where I felt listened to, respected, encouraged, and fully acknowledged in my uniqueness."
"Donum Dei" ("the most precious gift of God") by Simon Baruch. Hermetic and alchemical illustration of the Ouroboros. Printed by Abraham Eleazar.
The testimonials on this page come from former patients who have shared their thoughts on their experience with Queertherapie and given their explicit consent for this use. If you are a former patient and would like to share your experience with Queertherapie, please send us an email at alexis@queertherapie.com Thank you
“Mottoes and Emblems,” 1691, by Daniel de la Feuille
Here are a few testimonials from people I’ve had the privilege of supporting throughout their therapeutic journey. Therapy sometimes leaves its mark. Words that settle in, perceptions that shift, parts of oneself that gradually become conceivable, expressible, and livable. These words, shared freely, bear witness to their experience of the encounter, the work undertaken, and what this space came to mean to them.
I would like to thank those who, after passing through this space, agreed to share a few words.
Testimonials
Appt
Julie "We worked with Lorène for about a year. It was the year we were gradually emerging from the COVID crisis, and I was full of apprehension at the thought of starting therapy, even though I felt I needed it. I didn’t feel like I was in a crisis, and I was afraid I wouldn’t be worthy of occupying this special space created for the community. Lorène immediately made me feel at home, and the conversation flowed naturally. We gradually brought up episodes from my life that I had pushed deep into the recesses of my memory and worked through the feelings of shame associated with them. We also addressed more pressing issues in my life, particularly because I’d decided to leave France to try to discover my mother’s country of origin in Africa, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave the comfort of the life I knew and take that leap. We also talked about family, friendship, and my romantic and sexual life, and Lorène helped me accept my bisexuality with greater peace of mind, without the need for constant performance, and opened my eyes to certain patterns I’d developed that made it very difficult to form deep romantic bonds of any kind. I also experienced a sexual assault during that year of therapy, and Lorène’s support was essential in keeping me from sinking into a downward spiral that might have taken me a long time to climb out of. It’s hard to sum up in just a few words all the benefits I’ve gained from this therapy, but the tools I developed over the course of this year are still helping me to this day. My sessions with Lorène continued via video chat for a while after I left France, and they helped me navigate the turmoil of my first few weeks in the new life I’d chosen, as well as my first romantic relationship, which began at the same time. A thousand thanks to Lorène for helping me open the door to the person I truly am, a person who continues to emerge little by little into the light."
Eli. "As a trans person who has experienced domestic violence, embarking on a therapeutic journey with Lorène has been a caring, soothing, and healing experience. Lorène possesses deep empathy and expertise in psychoanalysis, trauma, and PTSD in particular, which allowed me to reach a place where I could acknowledge my experiences and gave me valuable tools for understanding myself that continue to guide me today."
Salomé "After some disappointing and at times difficult therapeutic experiences, where certain topics related to experiences of violence and my queer identity were addressed in an insistent manner and at a pace that wasn’t right for me, I found a safe haven within the therapeutic space of Queertherapie, offered by Lorène. I was deeply moved and touched by the respect and sensitivity Lorène consistently demonstrated. They never forced me to talk about things I wasn’t ready to address and allowed me to move forward at my own pace, within a caring, safe, and egalitarian relationship that was truly built together with me. I also appreciated how the work on the self could be intertwined with a reflection on, and critique of, social norms and power dynamics that can permeate our experiences and crush our individual identities and collective existence. This support helped me get through difficult times and, above all, allowed me to emerge with greater resources, a deeper understanding of myself, and the ability to take action. I am very grateful to have met Lorène and to have experienced this therapeutic space where I felt listened to, respected, encouraged, and fully acknowledged in my uniqueness."
“Mottoes and Emblems,” 1691, by Daniel de la Feuille
The testimonials on this page come from former patients who have shared their thoughts on their experience with Queertherapie and given their explicit consent for this use. If you are a former patient and would like to share your experience with Queertherapie, please send us an email at alexis@queertherapie.com Thank you
"Donum Dei" ("the most precious gift of God") by Simon Baruch. Hermetic and alchemical illustration of the Ouroboros. Printed by Abraham Eleazar.
Here are a few testimonials from people I’ve had the privilege of supporting throughout their therapeutic journey. Therapy sometimes leaves its mark. Words that settle in, perceptions that shift, parts of oneself that gradually become conceivable, expressible, and livable. These words, shared freely, bear witness to their experience of the encounter, the work undertaken, and what this space came to mean to them.
I would like to thank those who, after passing through this space, agreed to share a few words.