I express myself in my mother tongue at IMECE. The appointment system is very good; I get to meet with adviser without waiting; I finish my work and leave without wasting my time.

The waiting area is comfortable, I always feel relax and well treated at IMECE.

When we started counselling sessions at Imece, I was very lonely and isolated with nothing familiar in my life. During our sessions, we established a good trusting relationship, which grounded me and gave me confidence to work on my issues.

So, with support from my advisor, I managed to apply for Universal Credit, and council tax reduction, changed the child benefit and child tax credits to my name. I started counselling and now I feel I am a survivor; now I am looking forward to a lot more to manage on my own.

After a very difficult journey, I can now have hope for the future and live a life free from abuse. It took a long time, but I don't feel like I am a vulnerable person any longer. IMECE helped to empower me, to build up strength and happiness so I could be a more positive mother for my son. I have finally regained the joy of living without violence.

I want to say a huge thank you for everything you've so far for me and my family, we will be forever grateful. IMECE was the only ones who supported us while we were alone and living with abuse. Thank you for all your hard work and effort. We are living a new life without violence.