Rob met a Thrive horticulture therapist when he was in a psychiatric hospital where he was receiving treatment for paranoid schizophrenia.
He started coming to Thrive on 'day release’ from the hospital and credits Thrive with getting him to a 'really good place’.
"I had no interest in gardening," said Rob, "but meeting Woody from Thrive changed my life.
"I thought gardening was just mowing grass and digging. I did not know whether Working it Out and all the theory that goes with it would suit me.
"But you are not rushed or put under any pressure and I can do the course at my own speed.
"Thrive has definitely helped with my recovery.
"I’ve never really been one for qualifications, but it will be nice to get that."
Now, with the support and help of Thrive, Rob has a job at a garden centre three days a week, five hours a day.
"Thrive has given me confidence. I’ve made new friends and got all this new knowledge and experience."
Find out more about the 'Working it out' project.