Taking Steps to Find the Right Therapist
This post aims to present the main therapeutic approaches you might encounter briefly, but it is in no way an exhaustive guide. I hope it will help you in understanding the therapy landscape, and how that may influence your choice, as at Livewell we know that starting therapy can sometimes feel like a daunting quest, before […]
Smartphones and the Risks to Young People
📵 Two Weeks. No Smartphones. Real Change? One of the primary schools I work closely with is taking a bold step: a two-week smartphone ban for its students. Why? Because we’re seeing how constant connectivity is impacting more than just attention spans. It’s changing family dynamics, disrupting face-to-face relationships, and shaping how young people navigate […]
Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after months of maternity leave is a very under-researched topic, with little understanding of the difficulties and issues faced by parents, in particular women, Franzoi, Sauta, De Luca, & Granieri (2024). Difficulties I am facing at this very moment. Particularly as my breast milk adjusts to changes in frequency and amount required, […]
How to Recognise and Manage Burnout: A Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health
The world mental health theme for 2024 is ‘Workplace Mental health’. The theme addresses the significance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of organisations, communities and individuals. In our busy world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Between work, family, and personal commitments, stress can pile up until we’re physically […]
New Year 2025
Hope for Change in 2025 As the calendar turns to a new year, the team at Livewell Counselling is filled with optimism and excitement for what 2025 holds. This year, more than ever we are committed to creating meaningful change, not only for our clients but also within our organisation and the wider community. With […]
2024 Award for High Quality Counselling Service in Chorley
We are deeply honoured to have received the High Quality Counselling Service Award in Chorley again, now 2 years running!
South Ribble Well-Being Day
I had the pleasure of taking part in South Ribble’s Well-Being Day on 28th February 2024 – a truly inspiring event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and overall wellbeing among South Ribble employees. Throughout the day, I was stationed at a wellbeing stall where I had the opportunity to talk to staff about the […]
2023 Award for High Quality Counselling Service in Chorley
We are proud to announce that our counselling service has been awarded the best counseling service in Chorley. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team of experienced qualified counsellors, who are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our clients. Our counselling service offers a wide range […]
Explaining EMDR
Eye Movement Desenitization and Reprocessing a just one type of therapy we offer to our clients. Here’s an informative video on how this method works.
Every Day Gratefulness
Each day, include three things you are grateful for and three things you accomplished. Enjoy a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Coffee consumption may help prevent depression. You may have trouble drinking coffee because of the caffeine, so try another good-for-you drink, such as green tea. Focus on your strengths. Start with […]