As schools and colleges move towards the summer break, there is a natural sense of reaching the end. The final...

There’s a familiar moment in many schools and colleges. A group of staff sit together. Perhaps it’s the start of...

Schools and colleges are investing in supervision, counselling, wellbeing programmes and external support services. Leadership teams are recognising the pressures...

al Media Generation There is a shift in education that is often discussed in relation to young people but much...

In recent months, something has quietly shifted among our clients in education. More schools, colleges and universities are reaching out...

In education, there are some decisions that feel operational, such as timetables, staffing, budgets systems. Then, there are decisions that...

People often believe that counselling is about talking. Sitting in a room, saying things out loud. Going over the same...

There are thoughts that live quietly in schools and colleges. They don’t make it to the staffroom, they don’t appear...

If you work as a Headteacher, DSL or SEN leader, you are likely very familiar with responsibility but less often...

Imagine, just for a moment, that your mind is a group chat. It never switches off.There are no “mute notifications”...

Why do I feel like I’ve lost who I am? There’s a question that often sits quietly beneath the surface...

Let’s start with a truth every education professional knows but rarely says out loud:You can love your job and feel completely deflated...

There’s a quiet truth about supervision that often gets overlooked: when it’s done well, you don’t notice it straight away....

When people think about progress, they often imagine calm waters, clear skies, and smooth sailing. But in reality, meaningful progress...

At Livewell Counselling Service, we often talk with clients about how life rarely moves in a straight line. Small disruptions, burning the...

What is actually Looks Like (And Why It Matters to Headteachers)” Supervision is often discussed in education but rarely understood....

In recent years, the UK education sector has seen growing discussion around the importance of professional supervision for staff wellbeing...

At Livewell Counselling Service, we believe that meaningful change happens when professionals feel confident, informed, and supported in the work...

At Livewell, reflection is not something we only encourage, it’s something we try to live by. Supervision is, at its...

Working in education or mental health charities is deeply meaningful and deeply demanding. Whether you are supporting young people, families,...

‘Supporting the Wellbeing of Education Professionals in Demanding Roles’ Working in education is not just a job — it’s a...

As we reflect on the past year at Livewell Counselling Services, one word truly captures it — growth. This year has been...

For many professionals working in education, social care, and charities, December doesn’t always feel magical. Instead, it can reveal a...

The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and connection. But for many, it can also bring added stress,...

At Livewell Counselling, we are proud to sit at the heart of Chorley’s community, supporting the people who dedicate their...

We are absolutely honoured and delighted to share that Livewell Counselling Service has once again been recognised as the Best Counselling Service in...

As the final leaves fall and winter edges closer, schools often feel the shift, darker mornings, tired minds, and the...

At Livewell Counselling Services, we believe that emotional wellbeing in education isn’t just about helping children and students — it’s about...

Life can feel overwhelming, not only during major challenges, but in the quiet, everyday moments that slowly build up. Many...

Tailored Support: One Size Doesn’t Fit All There’s a well-known quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein: “Everybody is a genius....

There is an unspoken awareness that in our lives, we will experience loss, and yet, it feels easier to stray...

Supporting Wellbeing in Education — For Education Leaders, managers, Staff & Students The education sector is built on passion, commitment,...

With over 16 years of experience in education as a psychotherapist and trauma therapist-qualified coach, I know that “supervision” in...

At Livewell Counselling Services, we believe that those who dedicate their lives to supporting others deserve high-quality, professional care themselves....

Walk into any school and you’ll find lessons in maths, science, reading and writing all carefully planned, timetabled, and assessed....

When students seek support from a school counsellor, one of the first questions they often have is: “Will this be kept...

At Livewell Counselling Services, we understand the ever-growing pressures faced by universities today — from increasing student mental health concerns to...

How Counsellors Support Learning, Not Just Emotions When we think of school counsellors, we often imagine quiet spaces where students...

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Today’s Learners with Confidence and Care As we move through 2025, one thing is clearer...

Supporting School Communities: A Thank You and a Look Ahead to September As we begin preparations for the new academic...

Anxiety Doesn’t Discriminate—And Neither Do We At Livewell Counselling Services, We meet people every day who are struggling quietly with anxiety....

Empowering Schools Through Training: Livewell’s ACEs and Mental Health Workshops At Livewell Counselling Services, we’re committed to helping schools create...

Starting therapy is a meaningful step toward better mental health and emotional wellbeing – but with so many options available...

This post aims to present the main therapeutic approaches you might encounter briefly, but it is in no way an exhaustive...

📵 Two Weeks. No Smartphones. Real Change? One of the primary schools I work closely with is taking a bold...

Returning to work after months of maternity leave is a very under-researched topic, with little understanding of the difficulties and...

The world mental health theme for 2024 is ‘Workplace Mental health’. The theme addresses the significance of good mental health...

Hope for Change in 2025 As the calendar turns to a new year, the team at Livewell Counselling is filled...

We are deeply honoured to have received the High Quality Counselling Service Award in Chorley again, now 2 years running!

I had the pleasure of taking part in South Ribble’s Well-Being Day on 28th February 2024 – a truly inspiring...