Staying Safe and Supported This Christmas
The holiday season is a time of celebration, reflection, and connection. But for many, it can also bring added stress, pressure, or feelings of isolation. At Livewell, we understand the importance of supporting our staff and communities, especially during this time of year. Over the years, we’ve developed approaches that help people stay safe, supported […]
Supporting Those Who Support Others. Livewell’s Commitment to Frontline Wellbeing in Chorley and Beyond
At Livewell Counselling, we are proud to sit at the heart of Chorley’s community, supporting the people who dedicate their time, energy and compassion to others. Across educational establishments, charities, local government, businesses and community organisations, frontline workers hold an extraordinary amount of emotional responsibility. They are often the first to hear difficult stories, the […]
🏆 Livewell Wins “Best Counselling Service in Chorley” Three Years in a Row!
We are absolutely honoured and delighted to share that Livewell Counselling Service has once again been recognised as the Best Counselling Service in Chorley at the Quality Business Awards 2025 — marking our third consecutive win! This award reflects the incredible dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our team. Every one of our associates is fully qualified, passionate about supporting others, […]
Bold Steps: Nurturing Whole-School Wellbeing This Winter
As the final leaves fall and winter edges closer, schools often feel the shift, darker mornings, tired minds, and the steady hum of an already full term. It’s a time when both children and staff can start to feel the weight of the season. At Livewell Counselling Service, we believe this is exactly when bold steps matter […]
Therapy in Education: Supporting the Whole School, Supporting the Whole Self
At Livewell Counselling Services, we believe that emotional wellbeing in education isn’t just about helping children and students — it’s about supporting everyone who makes up the school community. From children and their parents to teachers, senior leaders, and support staff, each person brings their private world into the classroom. The truth is, life inside and outside of school […]
Come As You Are: Creating Space to Breathe, Be Heard, and Heal
Life can feel overwhelming, not only during major challenges, but in the quiet, everyday moments that slowly build up. Many of us carry stress, grief, anxiety, or self-doubt, often without pausing to ask:How am I, really? At Livewell Counselling Services, we believe in one simple, powerful message: “Come as you are. Take a breath — […]
A Whole-School Approach to Mental Health: A Case Study from a Chorley Primary School
Tailored Support: One Size Doesn’t Fit All There’s a well-known quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This idea sits at the heart of Livewell’s approach. Every pupil, […]
How to grieve: a small insight on grief and therapy
There is an unspoken awareness that in our lives, we will experience loss, and yet, it feels easier to stray away from the idea of losing someone or something as if the mere thought of it could make it into reality. And so, we are unprepared to grieve. After all, no one taught us how […]
The Journey from Burnout to Balance: Recognise It, Recover, Prevent It
Supporting Wellbeing in Education — For Education Leaders, managers, Staff & Students The education sector is built on passion, commitment, and care — but those very qualities can also lead to exhaustion. Head teachers, teachers, leaders, and support staff often give their all, leaving little time to care for their own emotional wellbeing. At Livewell […]
Beyond Oversight: Why Reflective Supervision is a Game-Changer for Experienced Educators
With over 16 years of experience in education as a psychotherapist and trauma therapist-qualified coach, I know that “supervision” in education often evokes images of performance reviews or administrative check-ins. But what if I told you there’s a form of supervision that isn’t about telling you what to do but about empowering you to be […]