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 […]
Supporting the Supporters: How Supervision Strengthens the Work at Victim Support
At Livewell Counselling Services, we believe that those who dedicate their lives to supporting others deserve high-quality, professional care themselves. That’s why we are proud to offer specialist supervision to frontline workers through the expertise of our Director, Tracy Flux, a highly experienced and compassionate counsellor and supervisor. One of our most valued partnerships is with Victim […]
The Hidden Curriculum: Teaching Emotional Literacy Every Day
Walk into any school and you’ll find lessons in maths, science, reading and writing all carefully planned, timetabled, and assessed. But running quietly alongside every academic subject is a second curriculum: one that’s not printed in workbooks or tested in exams, but which has a profound impact on how students learn, behave, and relate to […]
Confidentiality in Counselling: What Students, Parents & Schools Need to Know
When students seek support from a school counsellor, one of the first questions they often have is: “Will this be kept private?” The answer lies in a key principle of ethical counselling: confidentiality. This blog post breaks down what confidentiality means in a school counselling setting, why it’s important, and what everyone—students, parents, and school staff—should know […]
Supporting Universities: Professional Counselling, Supervision & Coaching from Livewell. Empowering staff, supporting students, strengthening well-being across campuses.
At Livewell Counselling Services, we understand the ever-growing pressures faced by universities today — from increasing student mental health concerns to the emotional demands placed on academic and support staff. That’s why we’re proud to offer a specialised, flexible service designed to meet the unique needs of higher education institutions. What We Offer Universities Livewell is […]