Testimonials
It’s always rewarding to see my research make a real difference. Here's what a few of the clients I’ve supported along the way have to say.
"When facing my second recurrence in 2 years of an aggressive breast cancer I was starting to lose hope in just doing conventional treatment and started looking into the alternative treatment options. I was overwhelmed by the endless lists of alternative cancer treatments circulating on social media and didn’t know what to trust. It was confusing and frightening not knowing what was real or safe. I reached out to Sarah Townshend to help figure out what to believe and the research she did was incredible. Every single treatment I asked about was carefully checked against real studies. She then gave me a breakdown of what was proven, what wasn't and even what could be harmful. Most importantly she also checked whether those that are proven would be effective for my specific type of cancer. With her research I was able to approach my oncologist and discuss alternative treatments to add to his conventional treatment and gave me peace of mind to make these decisions about my care."
— Tessa, Cancer Survivor
"I collaborated with Dr Sarah Townshend on research for the development phase of my feature film, Sanctuary of Ashes (working title), currently in pre-production. From the outset, Sarah demonstrated an exceptional grasp of how rigorous, well-targeted research can directly support the creative and logistical needs of film production.
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She combines academic precision with a strong practical understanding of what producers, directors, and heads of department require - whether sourcing factual context, analysing social issues, or identifying real-world locations and references that serve the story. Her written communication is concise and insightful, and her findings are always presented in a way that is both relevant and actionable.
Sarah is thorough, resourceful, and professional. She has the rare ability to interpret a brief with both intellectual depth and creative empathy, making her a genuine asset to any production team. I recommend her without reservation to producers seeking a researcher who can add real substance and value to the filmmaking process."
— Jarryd Coetsee, Writer/Director/Producer
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"Sarah has found me two dozen research articles and book chapters that will form the bedrock of a project I am about to launch. They are well selected pieces from the last 30 years and they have already given me a strong foundation in what I need to know to make my project a success. I’ll definitely be coming to Sarah for more insights in the future!"
– Alexandra, Research Fellow
"Sarah is my go-to resource for any research needs. She consistently delivers work that is both efficient and thorough, carefully identifying and flagging any information that appears inaccurate or questionable. Her ability to distill complex material and get to the core of a topic is exceptional."
– Patricia, Retired Teacher
"Sarah has supported me with numerous research queries over the years. As a chiropractor, I’m often asked about health trends circulating on social media, and it can be difficult to know what’s credible and what’s merely hype. Sarah consistently helps by locating impartial, high-quality evidence and distilling it into clear, accessible summaries I can confidently share with my patients. Her work is thorough, reliable, and always delivered in a way that makes complex information easy to understand. I would highly recommend her for any research project, large or small."
– Judith, Chiropractor
"I would highly recommend Sarah as a researcher for any project. She got in to the nitty gritty of the subject and made it easy to understand whist dispelling the myths from the actual facts. She took something that was quite complicated and condensed the information into something that I as a layman could understand whilst providing all her sources for her conclusions incase I wanted to delve further. I was super impressed with her professionalism and efficiency and also had my mind set at ease."
– Lucy, Photographer
"Dr. Townshend provided the clarity we couldn't get from a standard AI search. When we were confused about a family member's cancer treatment, she dug into actual scientific journals to provide hard facts rather than guesses. Her deep research allowed our family to plan with confidence. Professional, thorough, and invaluable."
– Amber and Christian, Former US Diplomats