Testimonials
What people are saying
Counselling with PAINT Life has made a real difference for many individuals. From building confidence to finding solutions in difficult times, these reflections highlight the positive impact that personal support and guidance can have.
Counselling Reviews
“I like the way she encouraged me to confront people”
“She gives me lots of tips”
“I like how she doesn't judge what we say”
“She helped me find solutions to my problems”
“She's great at her job, she's helped me in so many ways!”
“Helping me see the cold hard truth”
“She helped me to not fight other people's fights”
“She helped me come up with new ideas on how to fix problems”
“She is amazing”
“Cha helped me learn how to encourage myself”
“Cha helps me work around things”
“She's perfect!!”
“Thank you so much for all your help”
“Cha has been really helpful and I am so glad that she could help me with my problems”
“Cha always understands me and she is super nice and makes me laugh”
“Cha offered to help me in a situation I was going through”
“Cha always helped me see the positive in everything and helped me see many options whenever I told her something that was troubling me”
“Thank you for your time yesterday, it was great to be able to have you as our counsellor and thank you for listing areas for us to work on. You made us feel safe and comfortable to open up.”
Workshop Reviews
“Thank you for giving your time to create and run this workshop. It was laid out in a way that was easy to follow and stayed interesting throughout. I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Well done and again thank you”
“My class enjoyed the Paint Life Wellbeing Program facilitated by Cha. They look forward to their lessons with her & I often hear them referring to lessons taught when solving friendship issues or facing adversity.”
“Cha is cool & I don't want her to go”
“Very worthwhile, well presented”
“Dear Cha, I want to thank you for everything you did for Room 6. Thank you for the time out of your day and making us realise what the world is like.”
“I personally loved the videos you showed us. Some of my friends loved the acting. Overall it was amazing”
“Cha is amazing”
“More parents need to hear Cha's msg! She's so good at delivering the presentation! Highly recommend”
“Thanks for the great videos and open approach”
“Dear Cha, thank you for coming into Room 8 & teaching us to care for everyone. I loved the acting, that was so fun! Thank you for supporting us. I liked watching the videos that you showed us that teach us lots of important things.”
“The Wellbeing Program was lots of FUN!”
“I enjoyed listening as an adult. I was worried some of the content might be too heavy for the class but the way Cha introduced the different topics meant they were pitched to the kids at the right level.”
“I hope more people come if another one is organised. Such important messages delivered in a non-confronting way”
“We all really appreciate you coming to our school and teaching our little group”
“I highly recommend every parent to attend it's an eye opener and Charlene has great ways to address it”
“Cha answered the children's questions with grace & respect. She was very understanding & knows how to speak the children's language”
“It was really good, would recommend”
“Thank you so much for putting this presentation on. It is so valuable and needed as we navigate this as parents. It is a major parenting challenge in this modern world”
“The children's program covers resilience and mental health which was really beneficial for my class”
“Cha was amazing at delivering this presentation! I enjoyed every minute of it & more parents need to listen to her so we're on the same page for our children!! They need us to look after them, more than ever”
Google Reviews
“Cha is one of the sweetest and most caring people I know, she has helped me through so much and made my time at high school so much better. :)”
“Cha is the sweetest person ever! I have had very good experiences with her, she has helped me through many different stages of my life! I feel very connected with her and I would highly recommend talking to her!”
“I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Cha. From the very first conversation, she was warm, understanding, approachable, and just instantly felt like someone who truly gets both kids and parents. Even just chatting with her mum-to-mum has been incredibly reassuring and uplifting. We had Cha speak with our 9-year-old, and the difference after just ONE session was absolutely unbelievable. It genuinely felt like we had our happy, confident boy back almost immediately. The change in him was so noticeable, he seemed lighter, calmer, more secure in himself, and just overall like a completely different kid in the best possible way. As a parent, seeing your child struggling can feel heartbreaking and helpless, so finding someone like Cha has honestly felt life-changing for our family. The way she connects with children is something really special and rare. You can tell she truly cares and has an incredible gift for making kids feel safe, understood, and valued. If you are even slightly considering reaching out to Cha for your child, do it. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is absolutely amazing and we are beyond grateful for the impact she has already had after such a short time.”
“A BLESSING TO OUR WHĀNAU!!! I will always be grateful for the kindness, support, and genuine care Cha has shown both of my daughters. They both connected so well with her, and it meant so much to see them feel safe, understood, supported, and truly cared for. Cha went above and beyond by making space and giving up her own personal time to support my older daughter so both of my girls could receive the care they needed. My younger daughter's recent birthday, Cha gifted her own book with the sweetest handwritten message inside, thank you again Cha such a thoughtful and meaningful gesture that we will always treasure. It gives me peace knowing my girls have someone they trust. Without Cha's support, I honestly don't know where I would be with my girls. People like Cha leave a lasting impact on children, and I will always be grateful for the positive impact she has had on our little whānau. Thank you so much Cha. You are a God send blessing to our whānau. May God continue to bless you and your family always. With gratitude, From our whānau xxx”
“I cannot recommend Mrs Whyte enough. From the beginning she created such a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment where I felt genuinely heard and understood. She is incredibly kind, patient and caring, and the support she gave me truly helped me through some difficult times. I always left sessions feeling lighter, more understood and more confident in myself. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and wants the best for them. I'm so grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and trustworthy counsellor.”
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