Helen's Story

I first came to CLD to increase my confidence in everyday situations and improve my communication skills in hope of changing career due to health issues. I was referred by Mark from Fraserburgh Job centre who suggested CLD may be the place to help me develop my skills.

I have been attending weekly sessions with Ashleigh where we have focused on building my confidence with reading and writing. We have reflected on how to best handle everyday situations and looked at what my next steps should be, with achieving my longer-term goals.

Having that weekly time has been a safe space to express how I feel and identify my learning needs and goals. Ashleigh has been such an encouragement and supported my ongoing struggle with my confidence.

I have just recently completed my SQA Communication 2 and have just been offered a job where I can re-establish my skills. I have just enrolled on a course at the local college online where I plan to continue my learning.