How Counsellors Support Learning, Not Just Emotions
How Counsellors Support Learning, Not Just Emotions When we think of school counsellors, we often imagine quiet spaces where students go to talk about their feelings. And while emotional support is a cornerstone of their work, what’s less often recognised is just how much counselling impacts a young person’s ability to learn. Counsellors don’t just support […]
Why Every School Needs a Counselling Strategy
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Today’s Learners with Confidence and Care As we move through 2025, one thing is clearer than ever: mental health is no longer a ‘nice to have’ in schools—it’s a necessity. The pressures on young people are growing, and education settings are increasingly being called upon to offer more than just academic […]
Supporting School Communities: A Thank You and a Look Ahead to September
Supporting School Communities: A Thank You and a Look Ahead to September As we begin preparations for the new academic year, we want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude and share what’s coming next for schools partnering with Livewell Counselling Services. Thank You to Our Partner Schools This year, we’ve had the privilege […]
Anxiety Workshop
Anxiety Doesn’t Discriminate—And Neither Do We At Livewell Counselling Services, We meet people every day who are struggling quietly with anxiety. They’re professionals juggling deadlines, parents trying to keep everything together, students facing pressure to perform, and retirees adjusting to a new chapter in life. The truth is that anxiety doesn’t discriminate. It can touch anyone, at […]
Empowering Schools Through Training: Livewell’s ACEs and Mental Health Workshops
Empowering Schools Through Training: Livewell’s ACEs and Mental Health Workshops At Livewell Counselling Services, we’re committed to helping schools create emotionally safe and supportive environments for every student. Our in-school workshops focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and mental health awareness, equipping staff with the tools to understand trauma, respond with empathy, and promote resilience […]
Online Therapy vs. Face-to-Face Therapy: How to Choose
Starting therapy is a meaningful step toward better mental health and emotional wellbeing – but with so many options available today, it can be difficult to know where to begin. One of the first decisions you might face is choosing between online therapy and in-person sessions. Both formats offer unique benefits, and both can be […]
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 […]