ANXIETY

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Dear Umar, just a note to say thank you for your magical coaching session! Thanks to you, for the first time in a long time I'm actually feeling peaceful and even happy when I'm on my own. I used to really struggle with anxiety when I was on my own. I used to feel really terrible about myself, thinking disempowering thoughts and the more time I spent like this the worse I felt because I was afraid I was wasting my life. Through my session with you, for the first time, I realised what was going on inside me during these lonely periods. It was a liberating experience because finally I realised I no longer had to follow that same drama every time I was on my own, there was an alternative...

I’m amazed as I realise that just before your session, I had assumed my anxiety was a long term problem which could not easily be solved. I had been struggling with it so persistently for so long, it seemed like it was a large and permanent part of who I was. But you helped me solve this problem in a single session! Now, I love to read, listen to music, exercise and even dance like crazy when I'm on my own; it's so much fun! It's amazing to think I am the same person!

I was really touched by how seriously you took my problems and how committed you were to working through them with me. I had no doubt that you were fully present with me throughout the session; you gave me your undivided attention. I usually find it difficult to stay focused and positive in such a deeply introspective process but I was inspired by you. This was such a rare and valuable experience. Thank you Umar, you’re an absolute star!

Also, I’d like to say thank you for all the other benefits I’ve realised in my personal and professional life as a result of our session. There’s been lots! Through my session with you, I've resolved conflicts inside me which has freed up so much energy so I’m approaching my work and personal life with a newfound sense of enthusiasm. For example, I find myself making better progress on my fitness goals because I can really focus on pushing myself without reservation instead of giving up prematurely because of my self doubts, I can now push myself beyond my previous limits and it feels really awesome as I make this kind of progress.

I'd also like to thank you for the improvements I've experienced in my work as a consequence of our session too. I used to become overwhelmed by negative feedback because my internal critic would exaggerate the feedback and so make me often feel like giving up on new ideas prematurely. Since my session with you I find I am able to maintain incredible motivation even in the face of negative feedback; I take it into account to help refine my ideas and then continue making progress with surprising enthusiasm.

I feel like a judo fighter seamlessly using the energy of my opposition to my advantage!

Also, before I used to beat myself up for being in a negative state, not doing anything. But now I've realised it's so much better to first ask myself what I would need to do improve my state, do that and then I eventually end up doing what I need doing so I feel much better.

Lastly, another benefit of our session is that now that I no longer get my knickers in a twist longer when I'm supposed to go to sleep. I used to stay up wasting time, feeling s*** about being on my own. Now that I've come to terms with my internal conflicts, I can go to sleep quicker and more easily so I can get a full 8 hours sleep and still wake up with plenty of time to start my day with a really good morning routine of listening to motivational videos, exercise, breakfast and I can get into work a bit earlier so I have the space to plan what I want to do so I can be more proactive rather than just being on the back foot all day.

If anyone is wanting to change ANY aspect of their life I can highly recommend working with Umar as you will definitely get more benefits than you expect to when you do!” - Q.A., 30, Maths Tutor.

“I was apprehensive about starting work on my inability to accept constructive feedback. I struggled for a long time with receiving feedback from anyone. Although I thought it will be impossible to get rid of my struggle, I asked Umar if there was anything that could be done regarding this issue. Umar went above and beyond with me and simultaneously operated as a coach, mentor and friend to help me solve my issue. He utilized his knowledge and his experience in Coaching and NLP to help me overcome this problem in a single session. I thought the problem would need a lot of work and even with a lot of work it won’t disappear overnight. I was wrong. Umar helped me transform my idea of feedback and helped me resolve what was unconsciously stopping me from accepting any type of feedback. I think his work has improved my work life massively and now I find myself able to be calm and have a positive outlook on feedback. Thanks Umar! I think everyone should have a coach like Umar because your life would change.” - A.S., 24, Corporate Action Specialist.

‘Prior to working with Umar, I had some anxiety concerning an interpersonal conflict with someone. After my session with him, I no longer experience any anxiety or tension surrounding that event and the ex – friendship it involved. Instead, I gained some positive and valuable learnings as well as insights into the situation and no longer projected any fear towards it. I also got immediate and tangible results and benefits out of the NLP exercise. Coming into the session, I was not sure about how effective the NLP session might be but I soon realized that Umar is amazing at what he does and was very patient throughout the session ensuring that nothing was left unsolved. I found the whole process very effective in shifting my mind patterns to be more positive and a useful tool in the future as well as learning about the powerful influence of my subconscious mind on producing those thoughts and emotions. I had a light-weighted feeling after coming out of the session and noticed that it had worked. Umar has a wealth of knowledge with regards to emotional intelligence and the unconscious mind. I wholeheartedly recommend working with him to get the results that you want to achieve.’ - Maria Tolymbek BSc, 22, Laboratory Research Assistant, Ottawa, Canada.

‘Before working with Umar, I was not as in tune with my emotions as I am today. I’d encounter feelings of fear and anxiety when the topic of commitment in relationships was brought up. The trigger would raise a sense of self-doubt and timidity that spurred conflicting feelings of anger within me. This had been a natural response that cycled over 6-10 years, causing me to end relationships prematurely. These feelings caused me to dissociate and detach from the present, which enabled me to distance and push people away repeatedly, without feeling guilt. There is nothing worse than being aware of what you’re doing and feeling a lack of control from stopping the cascade from happening. Even more puzzling is knowing why it’s there to start with. Working with Umar enabled me to see inside myself and find the answer to that question - “Why?”    

Each session with Umar left me feeling like I was discovering the inner truths within me. Establishing a connection with my subconscious enabled me to finally learn what I always wanted to know. A process of channelling and unloading deep thoughts that brought clarity to why those feelings of fear and anxiety were present to start with. Each time, those feelings were finally being freed from the cycle of self-doubt and timidity. With his voice as a guide, I was able to listen to the voices deep in my mind and understand their intention, their purpose. It was then that the fear and anxiety had lifted when met with thoughts surrounding a committed relationship. 

I would recommend Umar to anyone who struggles with internal conflict, needs someone to listen or receive coaching toward deeper self-discovery and understanding. After this experience I feel more confident when managing my emotional reserve. I’ve never imagined feeling such a sense of Zen when thinking about the future — the first in a long time.’ - Bettina Rodgers, 31, US Military, California, USA.

“I spoke to Umar about my rising feelings of overwhelm and anxiety when I thought about my career and future prospects. Umar helped me find clarity and direction by encouraging me to unpack my dominant thought processes and deep-rooted beliefs. With his practical, insightful, no-nonsense approach to coaching, I was able to switch my perspective and find solutions in the most unlikely places. I was most impressed with Umar’s wealth of knowledge and his mastery of high-level NLP techniques, allowing him to guide me to a favourable outcome with ease. Thanks to his coaching I have managed to attract more clients to my tutoring business, find myself a nutritionist for my fitness journey and become more focused on my goals while managing a busy and demanding role as a secondary school teacher.” - Roi Campbell QTS BSc (Hons), English Teacher.

‘I have had social anxiety problems for a few years. After working with Umar, I no longer have this issue. Instead, now I am able to talk freely and express my thoughts without any hesitation.

Before I could not communicate well with other people and felt like something was stopping me. And to be one hundred percent honest, I did not expect my problem to be resolved but I am pleasantly surprised that it is gone and grateful for the help I received. Now, I am so happy that I decided to go ahead and do the session.

Umar has been extremely careful and asked a lot of questions to make sure he fully understands the problem and is able to find the best solution in order to get rid of it as quick and in the best possible way. I liked how easy it was to share the problem I had and how I did not feel like I was being judged for one second. Instead, I felt like he was trying his absolute hardest to give me a helping hand.

Nowadays, I no longer feel like I have a problem with social anxiety and I feel like I am able to communicate so much better and more freely, no longer overthinking everything. I feel like this is going to help me massively by becoming a more outgoing and confident person.

In conclusion, I would recommend working with him because of the passion and his friendly attitude, as well as his funny personality. But most important is that he actually helps you to get rid of some annoying obstacles that we put in our way on the path to becoming better people.’ - Albert Saractu, 20, Business Management Student, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

“For the past 3 years I've experienced a lot of anxiety when it comes to the future and my ability to achieve my goals. After working with Umar, I no longer feel anxious - it’s quite the opposite where I feel excited! Before working with Umar I was making some progress towards my goals but was self-sabotaging a lot due to the anxiety. I was conscious of my habits but was unable to really pinpoint the root of my anxiety which naturally caused more anxiety. I have prided myself in being quite self-sufficient and have always wanted to work things out for myself but ultimately, I knew I needed some help if I was to combat the anxiety and make some real progress so I decided to work with Umar. I really like his approach to coaching. It was professional, friendly, personable and clear that he knew what he was doing and I was in safe hands! I also liked how thorough he was in his technique and his dedication to really help me resolve the issue.

It was really great to experience the amount of clarity that came during/after working with Umar. It’s a knowing I have never experienced before which has me now making steady progress towards my goals. I’m even launching my own business very soon which is something I have wanted to do for YEARS! I now see my goals as achievable and no longer indulge in the self-sabotaging habits that initially kept me stuck and anxious.

I highly recommend working with Umar. Our sessions have had a significant impact on my present and future and It’s been lovely working with someone who genuinely cares.”

- Sarah Ayinde, 26, Entrepreneur, London, UK.

“I had built up fear and anxiety thinking that I’d forgotten how to drive properly as I hadn’t driven for about 7 years. After working with Umar this fear and anxiety is gone.

I would get stressed, clench my teeth and get tense before setting off and stay that way during each short drive. I’m generally a very confident person so this was really out of character and out of my comfort zone so I wanted to get over the fear that was holding me back from driving confidently as I used to. 

Although I tried pushing through the fear myself, I was making very slow progress.

When I met Umar, I knew he could help with this and more (I’m quite stubborn and rarely wanted help, but was aware there are some things I just couldn’t fully do alone). Rebuilding my confidence with driving was the first hurdle I wanted to overcome. I knew it would have a knock-on effect in other areas of my life if I could conquer this one thing.

After working with Umar, I was taking bigger risks without feeling stressed and reaching my driving goals, even with minor hiccups. 

With Umar’s help now, I don’t get panicked at all, even when I haven’t driven for a few weeks. I am confident driving unknown cars now too.

I highly recommend working with Umar to deal with anything that is holding you back from fully being your best self. His caring and friendly approach makes the self-exploration comfortable and safe, so you can really dig deep to the source and solve it.

- Sa’adiah Khan, 38, Intuitive Artist, Cambridge, UK

“For the past 4 years, I have struggled to feel comfortable around peers, especially in my home country and when speaking my native language, which I avoided using as much as I could. After working with Umar, I am now able to fully enjoy my social life and I feel comfortable speaking my native language.

I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what caused my insecurities and how to overcome them, but as I could not get my mind around this issue and my frustration grew, I realised I needed help from a professional. I discovered Umar through a friend and realised I’d found the professional I was looking for.

Since the first session, I had a great impression of Umar as he both applied his methodology and remained flexible to meet my needs. I felt relieved to have finally found someone capable to guide me in my introspection and make my journey easier and quicker.

Umar proved himself to be extremely caring and available, which made it easier for me to open up with him. After working with Umar, my issue is now gone and I am once again able to live without those beliefs that for so long have affected most aspects of my social life.

I recommend Umar’s service to everyone willing or in need to change their approach to life as I would not hesitate to rely on him in the future too, should the opportunity arise.”

- Eugenio Maderna. 19. Psychology Student. London. The UK.

“I have had anxiety before interviews for many years, at least 20 years, and having tried various techniques and breathing exercises, I worked closely with Umar, and, besides thoroughly enjoying my next interview, I was successful in obtaining a role that I really valued. I was overjoyed!

Before working with Umar, I had tried various methods, but my anxiety would return before - and during interviews. That was frustrating as it felt as though anxiety would be always present, hanging over me.

Any hesitations or concerns beforehand, I had about going ahead were calmed as Umar was personally recommended to me by a close friend, and I also read his reviews online - of which there were many by people of different ages and backgrounds.

What was different about Omirakai Consulting and working with Umar was that I was immediately struck by the warmth and kindness shown by Umar and the belief he held in my ultimately succeeding. Umar spoke with passion and confidence.

During the session, I realized the coaching was working as we discussed the issues I had at length and the process allowed me to pare down the anxiety to see the real cause of it - and how I could overcome it and feel in control.

What I liked about the process of working with Umar was that the whole process was fun and insightful at the same time. It allowed me to see the issue as something that I would succeed in overcoming.

After the first session, the outcome of the coaching has ultimately resulted in my succeeding in getting a wonderful job opportunity!

The Impact on my life moving forward is that I’m much more relaxed and happy after a long time. My close friend has noticed that too, and I feel optimistic about the future.

Simply put, Umar has helped guide me to discover my own practical solution to anxiety, and it works! I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable, effective, and supportive person if you need help with anxiety or upcoming job interviews.”

- H.J. 51. IT Support. Manchester. UK.