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 […]
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 […]