Confident Swimmers

Tim was amazing! My child was very afraid of water and did not want to go to the lesson, at the end he didn’t want to leave the pool! We were 15 mins late (my bad), but Tim was very understanding and very patient. His style is to let the natural curiosity of kids take over and not pressure them into things.

If you are an adult who wants to learn to swim, do it with Confident Swimmers. I have always wanted to learn to swim and have taken several classes over the years. I have loathed them all and had just about resigned myself to never swimming. Then I met Tim at Confident Swimmers. He has patience, understanding and knowledge by the bucket load. He also has a sense of humour - so important when you could feel quite vulnerable. You get the same instructor for each one-to-one session. You build a rapport and trust grows and before you know it, you are confidently floating out of your comfort zone and mastering the art of swimming.

At age 55 I decided to try and conquer my fear of water & hate of swimming! I started as being able to swim badly, frightened of going under water & especially if other people were near me in the pool. Tim is a patient & kind teacher, who has managed to project some of his quiet confidence on to me. He has used many options for cues and techniques to build confidence & competence so that I have been able to understand, to relax in and under the water & to master the steps of the strokes, breathing and timing. I now actively look forward to my weekly lesson & am happily practicing on my own in between. My husband & offspring think it’s a miracle and I’m just chuffed to bits!

I joined Tim for some adult swimming lessons in Autumn 2023; helping me get back into, and familiar with swimming after nearly 14 years out. As a mature student I had been looking to join some classes but their inflexible timetable saw me turn elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly Tim replied to my initial enquiry and supported me in booking my first session (which had I taken the first slot available could have been a few days after first enquiry!) – the sessions were highly flexible and easy to book through the online system, with Tim on the side-lines if any help was needed.The pool – located in a lovely hotel complex- was nice and quiet, especially in daytime hours and staff there very happy to help. Parking was free (although make sure to log your numberplate upon entry) and pool kept to a high standard; very clean and hygienic with free lockers.Tim himself was incredibly friendly. As someone who was a bit apprehensive and nervous to get back in the water Tim did a fantastic job of putting me at ease and really focusing on the basics to help. Tim even helped give me the boost in confidence to enjoy some scuba diving 6 weeks after our first meeting! I am very grateful for that!Tim clearly has a passion for swimming and helping others. The lessons are flexible and can be driven by yourself if you have ideas, or Tim can help with his wealth of swimming knowledge. Tim is a very easy person to get along with, very patient and I would highly recommend the lessons (and asking Tim about his free diving interests!). Thanks Tim! With best wishes - Alice

We contacted Tim for help with our 8 year old who was afraid of getting his head wet and this was really holding back his progress in learning to swim. After one lesson with Tim our son was happy to put his face in the water and seemed relaxed and happy in the pool. We booked two extra sessions and they made a huge difference to his confidence. Tim's gentle, patient and child led approach worked really well for us and I'd not hesitate to recommend him.

I felt at ease with Tim from our first lesson, he is calm and the instructions are well thought out. I felt I made excellent progress, and I now feel much more confident in the water.The venue is perfect for Tims lessons and the staff are very welcoming.Would absolutely recommend.

I have been getting swimming lessons from Tim for a few weeks now, and I cannot recommend him enough, to put it simply.I've always had a bit of a phobia with swimming, and I had pretty much given up on the idea of being able to swim. I had got lessons in the past from various teachers, but they hadn't really amounted to much in the end.Tim is patient, knowledgeable, kind and fun to work with. He knows so much about swimming! His passion for swimming is genuinely infectious.If you're in doubts about getting 1-1 lessons, don't be! Just pull the trigger and trust the process. Tim knows what he's doing, as I said, I highly recommend it! He's an amazing swimming teacher.

Swimming lessons with Tim have been fundamental in helping with my confidence in the water. Following a negative experience previously of swimming with a group class in Oxford, thankfully 1 lesson with Tim helped to undo all of the negative effects caused by this. Tim is incredibly patient, supportive and gentle and ensures that every lesson is shaped to support the swimmer and their needs on the day. Tim places a real focus on calmness and confidence in the water, something which i feel is so incredibly important when teaching adults the basics of being in water. Unfortunately, not ever swim school has this same ethos. I am really happy with my progress so far with Tim and look forward to continuing the journey together.Not only this but the pool feels like a safe space and has an overall relaxing atmosphere. Again, something Tim ensures is at the heart of his lessons. I really can’t recommend Tim enough if you are new in the water like me or feel anxious about swimming and are looking for that calming reassurance.

Tim is a wonderful swimming teacher and, more than that, his lessons have provided an invaluable space for my granddaughter to express herself and improve her well-being for which we are so grateful. Tim's patience and care are second to none. I whole-heartedly recommend him.

As a nervous, older non-swimmer it was a huge challenge for me to start lessons. However, I was so impressed by Tim and his whole approach to building my confidence. Week by week I faced new challenges, and with Tim’s calm and steady approach I found myself doing things I would never have imagined. I would highly recommend Tim as a kind, thoughtful and excellent teacher.