The Forbes Clinic

Hannah is an incredible therapist who operates with the highest level of professionalism while remaining deeply compassionate and approachable. She created an immensely safe, non-judgmental space where I felt truly seen, validated, and understood. Working with her helped me rebuild my self-confidence and realize my true value and worth. Her somatic guidance allowed me to gently process and release years of built-up anger, teaching me practical ways to regulate my nervous system and restore balance to my whole self. Thanks to her support, I feel more grounded, strong, and empowered than ever before. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

After years of traditional psychotherapy, I finally decided to take a new path—focusing on Emotion Replication Therapy. That is how I came across Ms. Hannah Westphalen, and it was a complete stroke of luck! Ms. Westphalen combines neuroscientific expertise with deep empathy and humanity at the highest level. I particularly appreciate how clearly and practically she explains complex concepts. Through what I reflect on and take away from each session, I constantly notice how well-founded and targeted her therapeutic methods are. A truly special quality that is by no means self-evident these days: genuine humanity always comes first. After intense or emotional discussions, she always takes the necessary time and stays by my side until I am fully grounded and stabilized. It’s not about just going through the motions or "selling" something, but about genuinely helping me in a sustainable way. After every single session, I feel one step closer to the balanced life I desire. I am deeply grateful to have found Ms. Westphalen and can recommend her from the bottom of my heart to anyone, both within my personal circle and beyond!

My initial Consultation with Gayle was very thorough. Everything was explained clearly and I was given opportunities to express my concerns and goals. I felt that Gayle dealt with my questions in a highly professional and informed way. I found Gayle polite, encouraging and showed genuine concern and empathy for my issues

Anna great on my discovery call I felt understood completely. Have since spoken with Jo Gamble and look forward to our next talk and more helpful advice.

The Forbes Clinic Team is very attentive and helpful with all questions and queries, always approachable and reassuring in general. I have just started my journey with them, so health outcomes or changes can’t be judged at this point. I’d like to emphasise though, that I feel in the best hands since my long assessment call with Dr Forbes, who is very empathetic, knowledgeable and professional and with lovely and competent Hannah after our fist session of the Nervous System Mapping Programm, also wonderful care and support from Maggi and her team. I look forward to meeting Gayle for the functional medicine assessment once all test results are available. With this reassuring start I am very hopeful to see improvements to my general health, being aware this will be a longer and carefully guided journey with an abundance of caring professionals to help with it. Thanks to you all,

Dr. Anna Forbes is simply magnificent: knowledgeable, sympathetic, and warm. Her positive impact on my health has been undeniable, and her yearly adjustments only deepen the benefits. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

Brilliant to have a team of people to support a rounded approach to health. Fantastic to know no leaf will go unturned. That the root causes are tested for and progress is monitored. Fantastic top up sessions to focus the mind on what is important and to keep one on track and not distracted by “outside noise”. A super team who balance friendliness with their brilliant organisation and professionalism.

After suffering for over ten years with endometriosis this is the first appointment I have ever had (and there have been many) where my symptoms, feelings and experience to date were validated. I finally feel I am in the right hands with Jo Gamble and she could not have been more approachable and understanding. The explanation of my test results was done in a way that was easy to absorb and with care.

I am currently working with Gayle and Dr Anna both are truly understanding and empathy. I feel totally understood and never rushed. I think the account that is set up online is really a great feature so you always feel connected and can send a message and response are very quick.

I have been struggling w a particular phobia since I was 8yrs. But recently, as I started to enter perimenopause, the phobia came to surface and with the vengeance due to my heighten, anxiety and imbalanced hormones. I’ve been wanting to do some sort of somatic therapy as I’ve done a lot of different types of therapy- but felt it just wasn’t working. I knew that my main issue was how I felt in my body and the sensations. After working with Hannah for the Block of 12, I can honestly say for the first time I’ve seen small but yet very big changes. I know this stuff will be a work in progress, but I also never believed that this phobia could possibly lift until working with Hannah. I highly recommend her. I felt nothing but heard, seen and comfortable with every session. I very much appreciate it her guidance, support, and patience with me.