Testimonials

“I have been in recovery from addiction for over five years. Prior to that, I honestly didn’t believe there was a different and a better way to live. Pain was undoubtedly a great motivator, however, for me, the catalyst in finding a new way of living was encountering people who had gone before me in the recovery process and had a serenity and peace, which I was seeking for myself. Krystal was certainly one of those people. She had shared a part of her story and had introduced me to a recovery process, which offered a release from the grips of addiction. So there’s no doubt Ill be forever grateful to Krystal for being an example of peaceful and contented recovery. That was exactly what attracted me to seek help in the first place. And I really hope that Krystal will continue being a vehicle for bringing about recovery to many others seeking peace and serenity.”

“When I met Crystal Stapleton in 2015 as a part of my conditional release from prison and she became my substance abuse counselor I had no idea how fortunate I was about to become.

My substance misuse started through the party scene. I started using at parties just to have some fun and to be a part of the cool crowd. I never thought that it was something that would become any kind of problem, let alone an addiction. However, addiction is cunning and unforgiving. Soon this disease had my life spiraling out of control making it unmanageable, unbearable and eventually unlivable. When you are suffering from addiction you suffer alone. The pain that I endured throughout the peak of my substance misuse is of the worst emotional pain that I have ever felt. I told lies to both myself and to others. I had a total disregard for family and friends who loved and cared for me, and lost the respect of my son’s and other important family members. I experienced financial losses, employment losses, and eventually ended up in prison. When I was released and started my counselling sessions with Crystal I soon discovered that she had a passion to help people like myself. She taught me about the patterns and the behaviors surrounding my addiction, guided me through the difficult task of looking honestly at myself, and aided me in and exploring the underlying issues such as trauma that contributed to my substance misuse, in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere. After having Crystal as a counselor I feel that I have the necessary resources and tools for me to succeed.

Today I have experienced a complete change in the way I think, believe, and behave.My life has transformed with the help of Crystal’s counselling. Spiritually and emotionally I am a new person who no longer has the obsession or desire to use. I now have the knowledge to grow and flourish thanks to the counselling I have received. I am so grateful to Crystal.

If you or someone you love needs help, I strongly recommend Crystal for all your counselling needs.”

“I had the privilege of working alongside Crystal for two years at a community residential and substance abuse recovery facility. Very quickly Crystal went from being a colleague that I was routinely partnered with on shifts, to a mentor that I looked up to and wanted to be like. She had a great amount of respect unanimously from all of the residents within the house as a direct result of the way that she was able to connect and impact them through her counselling. She was able to aid them throughout their journey in recovery in a comfortable and non judgemental way. I witnessed the way that she would customize her counselling approach for each individual client based on their individual factors and needs, and as a result, her clients were of the most successful upon completion of the community drug and alcohol program. In fact, many of them would return to the house to visit her and express their gratitude for her help and support throughout their journey.

Having personally seen the positive and effective impact Crystal’s counselling has had on many individuals, it is without any shadow of a doubt that I would recommend anyone who is suffering from addiction to her counselling services.”