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 […]

South Ribble Well-Being Day

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Online Resources

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NHS Every Mind Matters This website offers a range of advice on mental  health advice. http://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/everymind-matters Kooth This site offers young people free mental health online support with their online counsellors. Helpful tips and articles to access such as mood journals and setting positive goals. http://www.kooth.com Childline Mental health charity for children and young people that has […]

What Happens in your First Session when Meeting a Therapist?

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Making your first step to access counselling can make people feel nervous or uncertain, and there maybe questions that you might want to ask or know before engaging in therapy. Therefore, I have provided you with a link that will give you key facts on what to expect on your first session, when meeting a […]

Professional Bespoke Training for Working Therapeutically with Children

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We provide training to support professionals, counsellors, mentors and staff to work in a therapeutic role with young people. Using play creatively to explore the child’s inner world, empowering the child to tell their stories. Key concepts, how to structure and balance a relationship with young people which supports their emotional well-being. How to structure the sessions. […]

Returning to School

The charity called “Nip in the Bud” has produced this short film to support teachers, parents and staff as the children return  back to school. Children may experience feelings of anxiety and feel at unease as they return back to school and this short film can give some good advice and fact sheets to support […]