It is impossible to describe Susie Cook in the proverbial 25 words or less. She has a vast educational background that allows her to understand the explosion of knowledge in the fields of brain research that has happened over the lst 100 and especially the last 20 years. This knowledge is vital to back up clinical work with children.
But helping children is not like working with controlled laboratory conditions. There is no such thing as a statistically significant child. To guide their growth you also need the kind of maternal instinct and sense of humor that Susie possesses. With me she shares the feeling that once you have a child, you are concerned about the welfare of all children.
She has the intelligence to put her own stamp on the new field that is now known as the neurobehavioral disorders.
She has the keen insight to help not only those with obvious needs, but those children that are most overlooked: The really smart ones who overcompensate so beautifully that no one call tell that there is something wrong that is keeping them back from fully exploiting their intelligence.
As we pioneers in child development are getting old and fading into the sunset, we desperately need someone like Sue Cook to carry on the work and put on their own wisdom to carry on what we have started.
I am delighted to be able to pass on the torch to Susie Cook!
Svea Gold
Sue Cook, besides being brilliant and perceptive, is compassionate and resourceful. You and your child will be in competent, capable care and you will receive practical, effective, and transformative guidance and remedies.
Annelle Norman BSC (Hons)
We have an 8 year old daughter who was diagnosed with both dyslexia and dyspraxia at the age of 6. In addition to these problems she has been struggling with high anxiety this year, resulting in some obsessive compulsive like tendencies. She has struggled to form friendships, particularly at school, and until recently she has been a nervous, shy child who constantly craves adult attention.
Several months ago a friend sent me a link to Sue’s website. Reading through the site’s content at work nearly reduced me to tears, because I felt that this could be a turning point for out daughter. Could this person be able to help us? I immediately contacted Sue, had a long chat about my daughter and made an appointment.
The change to our daughter started happening within days of commencing the exercises and is nothing short of stunning. She has become much more animated, confident, happy, sociable, and I have never heard her laugh as much as she has since beginning the programme.
We are now on day 104 of an exercise programme adapted for our daughter by Sue, having completed 100 days without missing a single day. We even did the exercises on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as by then we were all determined to reach the magic 100. Her reward for this was a play date with two of her school friend, and they all had a wonderful time. (We were really pleased with her choice of reward, as she has struggle with friendships in the past).
Under Sue’s instruction we have introduced the next set of exercises during this week, and our daughter has this week moved up a level in the books she is reading at school! This may have been a coincidence, but the first new level book she brought home from school and she read it from cover to cover (with a little help) and was eager to read the whole book she received the next day. Unfortunately bed time came around far too quickly, so she only read half the book! Before Sue’s ‘magical’ programme I would really struggle to get her to read one or two pages. (Her tested reading age is 6, our daughter is 8).
Before the programme everyday life seemed an uphill struggle and left us all feeling exhausted and frustrated. We now live in a much happier household. I would like to say a big thank you to Sue for finding this programme and being willing to pass it onto others with similar problems.
Mrs P
My 8 year old son has been following this programme for a few months and so far he is certainly calmer and more amenable to taking instructions. He finds the exercises easy to do and it is not too difficult to persuade him to do them each day! I look forward to seeing further improvement as we continue.
J. Cornwall.
My 7 year old son was ‘statemented’ at the age of 4. He suffers from a speech and language delay, has difficulty retaining information and displays mild autistic traits. Shortly before his sixth birthday I took him to meet Sue Cook. She made her diagnosis on him in a relaxed environment and thoroughly explained that diagnosis to me. Sue gave me some homoeopathic medication for him to be taken daily and showed me some exercises to compliment the medicine (which seemed more fun than a chore for my son!).
In a matter of weeks I saw improvement. His sleeping pattern gradually changed and his concentration level improved at school. Over the months that followed his speech, which had appeared to have plateaued, began to advance. In fact, everyone could now easily understand him. As a result of these combined factors he has now began to read very basic text. He has become a calmer child – although still very demanding. I am convinced the approach Sue used has had a profound effect on him in a very positive way.
V, mother of four
I first met Sue when my son became extremely ill with bronchitis at six months old. Her knowledge overwhelmed me and her eagerness to resolve my son’s condition was really supportive.
Over the past nine years I have sought Sue’s vast knowledge for various ailments concerning most of my friends and family. Sue provides not only practical, do-able solutions but an eagerness to learn and develop and in turn evolve her passion to heal.
People like Sue are few and far between, I have never met anyone with such passion and enthusiasm to heal and conquer what many people see as unsolvable issues within conventional medication.
J, 30s
Testimonial for Sue Cook
I have consulted Sue Cook in her capacity as a homeopath on numerous occasions. She is an incredibly caring, knowledgeable and perceptive person with tremendous drive and a genuine desire to help others. Sue Cook possesses a can-do attitude and a belief in people and their abilities. She listens to and motivates those around her and will stop at nothing in her quest to help others reach their full potential. She is an inspiration to the rest of us!
A, 30s
Hi Sue
Sorry for the delay in replying but so much has been going on and then my pc blew up but now all is well and I have a gorgeous new laptop.
How are you all? Good I hope.
Here is the testimonial I am honoured to write it –
Sue Cook is an exceptional therapist not only because of her extensive knowledge but because of her tenacity in finding the right solutions for each individual patient. I have always found her to nothing other than deeply caring and profesional constantly keeping her eye on the latest devlopments. Having worked with many ADHD children I know that they need someone to listen and take on board how they feel Sue is perfect for this.
Feel free to change this as you feel and if you need anything else please let me know.
Much Love
Sarah xxxx
“I have known Sue for 8 years during which she has been passionate and knowledgeable about food allergies and the effect of food on the body. Hence having suffered a series of headaches and migraines, I consulted Sue. Acting upon her advice my headaches became much rarer to my relief.”
J, woman, 30s
Testimonial for Sue
Sue is a kind and compassionate holistic therapist, with a conscientious and professional approach to her work. With a strong desire for knowledge and understanding of her field and related areas Sue reads extensively and is thorough and meticulous in her research. I am regularly impressed by her ability to quickly grasp new concepts and theories and integrate and adapt her methods appropriately.
Karen Stevenson BScHons (Hom), DipNT,
Dear Sue
I would just like to thank you for providing me with such a concise list of foods and herbal remedies for me to take. You were very thorough in explaining all the benefits, and also what I should avoid given my condition.
I would not hesitate to come back to you.
Kind Regards
S, woman, 40s
I had been through a very difficult period in which I had been attacked psychologically and emotionally by a work colleague resulting in complete breakdown. After a time off work and little or no resolution to the problem I moved jobs and started the long road back to some stability. During this time I developed an allergy to MSG that the regular medical people would not or could not diagnose. I eventually got help from alternative medicine. About the same time I was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and was booked in for radioactive seed implant treatment. I felt shattered and unable to cope with yet more physical and mental stress. My daughter suggested I went along to her friend Sue. Not knowing what would happen I went. What I found was a warm welcome, a professional approach, and a very sympathetic ear. Sue listened and asked the right questions. She really seemed to care how I felt and was determined to help in any way she could to build up my confidence and stamina to face the treatment that was coming. I did not feel. at any time, that she was in opposition to main stream medicine, rather she tried to work hand in hand with my GP to get the hoped for result. I have to say that after the course of vitamins and remedies etc that she put me on, I have never felt better. Glowing skin, bright eyes, healthy appetite and a general feeling of well being. I approached my operation with a sense that all was going to be well, and so it turned out. I have a great deal to thank Sue for, and I would not hesitate to recommend her in whatever capacity she is working.
Best wishes
H, man, 60s
Case Study on ‘James’ now aged 6
Background
diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia
double vision
tantrums
difficulty dressing
difficulty scooting
poor focus and coordination
couldn’t write more than own name backwards
hummed all the time
nervous breakdown
AFTER STARTING Fit4Reading PROGRAMME in July
Notes from his mother.
September 1 2008
James hasn’t drawn a dead body since starting the exercises, before he was drawing them all the time.
September 16 2008
James’s Dyslexia teacher noticed a huge improvement in his reading. I find him more on the ball. He has nearly totally stopped humming. He can remember all the exercises, but still doesn’t know the days of the week, this means that he is pleasantly surprised when told that it is Sunday or Saturday, and major happiness in the Summer holidays.
September 29 2008
Memory better.
He was humming today, unusual as he doesn’t hum hardly at all now.
October 10 2008 First follow up
We will do all the new exercises and look forward to the next session whenever you think is right.
October 24 2008
His memory seems better, he was talking about yesterday when he went to a party and could remember allsorts of things that normally would have been lost in the ether.
In fact you had said about James that he didn’t seem that dyslexic when he came last time, as his reading was so good.
November 3 2008
He is much easier to be with now. Also if he does something wild and bad, he looks sorry and often stops doing it and sort of wanders off looking hurt. Before he would continue even louder.
November 7 2008
Just realised that James isn’t so tense. He used to be kind of rigid in his arms and body quite often. I haven’t noticed it recently.
His teacher says that he is good in reading .
Also, his health is much better. He used to catch everything and would be ill every couple of weeks.
November 13 2008
James did a beautiful page of joined up writing the other day. His brother said that it was better than he had done in year 2. Last term they had given up on the idea that he could learn cursive.
November 18 2008
James is playing chess now, and remembered enough to play a whole game with his teacher yesterday. He has done the programme nearly every day since we first saw you. I can see that is one of the most important things about his progress is the amount of hours spent with him doing that.
Jan 20
James’ siblings both said that now James is fine I should be a lot stricter with him, he should be doing more household chores. I agreed that he is doing brilliantly,
Feb 1
Since James has been on this programme, he has caught up with his peers, can read fluently and write in the cursive hand. A year ago he could write his name backwards. He no longer has dyslexia, and has stopped humming.