Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Lancaster
Hello and welcome - I am an experienced, BACP registered person-centred therapist offering counselling in-person or via secure video call. I have extensive experience supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Sometimes, past experiences or upcoming challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties that may prevent us from living the life we truly want.
Hello and welcome - I am an experienced, BACP registered person-centred therapist offering counselling in-person or via secure video call. I have extensive experience supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Sometimes, past experiences or upcoming challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties that may prevent us from living the life we truly want.
People often come to me when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or harder to manage. You might be feeling anxious, exhausted, low, tearful, on edge, numb, or in emotional or physical pain, or just coping day to day. Perhaps you’re overthinking, not sleeping well, burnt out, grieving, or noticing repeated patterns in relationships, work, or life changes. I offer a calm, confidential space either in person just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, within 5 miles, in a peaceful Lake District countryside setting or online.
People often come to me when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or harder to manage. You might be feeling anxious, exhausted, low, tearful, on edge, numb, or in emotional or physical pain, or just coping day to day. Perhaps you’re overthinking, not sleeping well, burnt out, grieving, or noticing repeated patterns in relationships, work, or life changes. I offer a calm, confidential space either in person just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, within 5 miles, in a peaceful Lake District countryside setting or online.
As a therapist with experience and training in autism, ADHD, and learning disability, I offer a neuro-affirming space that respects difference and supports a positive identity.
My name is Vikki and I'm a person-centred therapist from Garstang offering face to face and online counselling sessions. Often the people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed, perhaps facing anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, difficult life transitions or distress from challenging relationships. You might be seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a stronger sense of self. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what matters to you, gently untangle what's holding you back, and move towards greater self-trust and authenticity. Together, we build a relationship that supports your growth, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing.
As a therapist with experience and training in autism, ADHD, and learning disability, I offer a neuro-affirming space that respects difference and supports a positive identity.
My name is Vikki and I'm a person-centred therapist from Garstang offering face to face and online counselling sessions. Often the people I work with feel stuck or overwhelmed, perhaps facing anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, difficult life transitions or distress from challenging relationships. You might be seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a stronger sense of self. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what matters to you, gently untangle what's holding you back, and move towards greater self-trust and authenticity. Together, we build a relationship that supports your growth, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
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Taking time to reflect, regularly checking in together, develops shared learning and an opportunity to adapt and adjust to presenting needs throughout the process.
I offer a confidential, relational, safe space, practicing trauma informed, compassion focused Art Therapy. Sessions centre around your individual wellbeing and personal goals considering your social emotional and mental health needs. Art Therapy does not require artistic skill and whilst it can offer a non threatening, non verbal approach it can equally be a verbal experience. The process offers art materials as a means of creative expression, sensory experience and reflection. Its is a mind body approach to self awareness and therapeutic intervention.
Taking time to reflect, regularly checking in together, develops shared learning and an opportunity to adapt and adjust to presenting needs throughout the process.
I offer a confidential, relational, safe space, practicing trauma informed, compassion focused Art Therapy. Sessions centre around your individual wellbeing and personal goals considering your social emotional and mental health needs. Art Therapy does not require artistic skill and whilst it can offer a non threatening, non verbal approach it can equally be a verbal experience. The process offers art materials as a means of creative expression, sensory experience and reflection. Its is a mind body approach to self awareness and therapeutic intervention.
I am an experienced, empathic, creative therapist, working with children, young people, and adults, who may be experiencing stress and low mood, worries, or feel down about themselves.
I support individuals who have experienced trauma, or who are struggling with difficult life experiences.
I have training and experience in both therapeutic person centred counselling, creative therapies, and cognitive behavioural therapy, so can adapt my approach to meet your needs.
Being a mum to 4 children myself, I understand how important support is for families.
I am an experienced, empathic, creative therapist, working with children, young people, and adults, who may be experiencing stress and low mood, worries, or feel down about themselves.
I support individuals who have experienced trauma, or who are struggling with difficult life experiences.
I have training and experience in both therapeutic person centred counselling, creative therapies, and cognitive behavioural therapy, so can adapt my approach to meet your needs.
Being a mum to 4 children myself, I understand how important support is for families.
I work with young people, adults, and families who struggle with feelings of anxiety, stress, low self esteem and low mood, worthlessness, and self-doubt. Perhaps you are an obsessive overthinker, struggling with OCD, or set excessively high standards/feel exhausted, and or are self-critical. We can work on techniques to relearn a more helpful and constructive view. How you talk to yourself matters. If your voice is unkind, it undermines your self-worth. What is important when dealing with stress or self criticism is to reframe our mindset towards it, but more crucial, to recover from it so that we don’t linger in this state.
I work with young people, adults, and families who struggle with feelings of anxiety, stress, low self esteem and low mood, worthlessness, and self-doubt. Perhaps you are an obsessive overthinker, struggling with OCD, or set excessively high standards/feel exhausted, and or are self-critical. We can work on techniques to relearn a more helpful and constructive view. How you talk to yourself matters. If your voice is unkind, it undermines your self-worth. What is important when dealing with stress or self criticism is to reframe our mindset towards it, but more crucial, to recover from it so that we don’t linger in this state.
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help.
I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time.
My approach is natural and humanistic. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
Please note I am currently on annual leave until 8/6/26
Do you feel you need someone to talk to, but just don’t know how? I may be able to help.
I offer Person Centred counselling in a relaxed and welcoming space. Reaching out can be difficult and often daunting. I believe providing a non-judgemental, confidential space is key to building a trusting relationship. It is important to me that you feel safe to explore your feelings in your own time.
My approach is natural and humanistic. Therapy doesn’t always have to be an overly clinical experience. Treating my clients as human beings, without judgement is my priority.
Please note I am currently on annual leave until 8/6/26
I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement.
I am a Registered Accredited Advanced EFT Practitioner an Advanced Integral Eye Movement (IEMT) Practitioner, Counsellor and a CBT therapist. I am also an experienced Couples and Family Therapist. I am Accredited in Eating Disorders . I have vast experience in Personality Disorders (PD), Identity Disorders (DID), HIV and in working with Cancer and illness.
I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement.
I am a Registered Accredited Advanced EFT Practitioner an Advanced Integral Eye Movement (IEMT) Practitioner, Counsellor and a CBT therapist. I am also an experienced Couples and Family Therapist. I am Accredited in Eating Disorders . I have vast experience in Personality Disorders (PD), Identity Disorders (DID), HIV and in working with Cancer and illness.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
Hello, if you're looking for a creative way to explore your concerns, in Art Therapy you will have the opportunity to use art-making as a means of communication and self expression. I offer a safe, confidential, person-centred creative space and a rich variety of 2D and 3D art and craft materials for drawing, painting, crafting and clay modelling. Your art-making process and image can then provide the focus for reflection and discussion. No experience in art is necessary and although the emphasis will be on your art-making, it is your choice of how much talking you wish there to be in your session.
Hello, if you're looking for a creative way to explore your concerns, in Art Therapy you will have the opportunity to use art-making as a means of communication and self expression. I offer a safe, confidential, person-centred creative space and a rich variety of 2D and 3D art and craft materials for drawing, painting, crafting and clay modelling. Your art-making process and image can then provide the focus for reflection and discussion. No experience in art is necessary and although the emphasis will be on your art-making, it is your choice of how much talking you wish there to be in your session.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
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I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
Welcome to Inspire Counselling and Wellbeing practice. My name is Claire, and I am a dedicated, compassionate, and qualified counsellor. My approach is integrative, meaning I utilise a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. My ethos is rooted in empathy, understanding, listening and a deep commitment to empower personal growth and healing. Creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings without judgement, fostering a therapeutic relationship. I am proficient working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, domestic abuse and neurodivergence.
I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
Welcome to Inspire Counselling and Wellbeing practice. My name is Claire, and I am a dedicated, compassionate, and qualified counsellor. My approach is integrative, meaning I utilise a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. My ethos is rooted in empathy, understanding, listening and a deep commitment to empower personal growth and healing. Creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings without judgement, fostering a therapeutic relationship. I am proficient working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, domestic abuse and neurodivergence.
Hi I'm Katie. I’m an integrative therapist working with trauma and anxiety, along with extensive experience of working with clients with ADHD and Autism. I work with both adults and young people
My core modalities are person centred, CBT and psychodynamic , which enables me to offer my clients a bespoke therapeutic experience, dependent on needs.
My work with adults focuses on increasing emotional regulation, addressing trauma-related and anxiety-based symptoms and providing my clients with the tools and support they need to navigate their personal healing journey.
Hi I'm Katie. I’m an integrative therapist working with trauma and anxiety, along with extensive experience of working with clients with ADHD and Autism. I work with both adults and young people
My core modalities are person centred, CBT and psychodynamic , which enables me to offer my clients a bespoke therapeutic experience, dependent on needs.
My work with adults focuses on increasing emotional regulation, addressing trauma-related and anxiety-based symptoms and providing my clients with the tools and support they need to navigate their personal healing journey.
I’m a BACP‑accredited counsellor and I’m currently welcoming new clients. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family difficulties, or challenges related to illness or end‑of‑life care, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a calm, confidential, and compassionate space where you can explore what you’re going through at your own pace. Together, we’ll work to help you find clarity, strengthen your resilience, and gently move toward a place of hope and emotional wellbeing.
I’m a BACP‑accredited counsellor and I’m currently welcoming new clients. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic, low self‑esteem, bereavement, family difficulties, or challenges related to illness or end‑of‑life care, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a calm, confidential, and compassionate space where you can explore what you’re going through at your own pace. Together, we’ll work to help you find clarity, strengthen your resilience, and gently move toward a place of hope and emotional wellbeing.
I have worked in many different healthcare settings, including Community Mental Health and Learning Disability Teams.
I integrate a range of psychological approaches and models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, together with other third wave therapies such as ACT, CFT. I work in neuroaffirming way, tailoring assessment and therapy to the person.
I currently assess adults for ADHD and will soon be offering Autism assessments.
I have worked in many different healthcare settings, including Community Mental Health and Learning Disability Teams.
I integrate a range of psychological approaches and models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, together with other third wave therapies such as ACT, CFT. I work in neuroaffirming way, tailoring assessment and therapy to the person.
I currently assess adults for ADHD and will soon be offering Autism assessments.
I'm Stu, the Lead Therapist and Founder SJR Therapy. I’m passionate about mental health and firmly believe that counselling can change a persons life. I have a wealth of experience in lots of different areas - I worked in education for a number of years, as a counsellor and mentor to teaching staff and students and worked in the financial service industry before changing careers to counselling and psychotherapy. Having struggled with poor mental health myself and receiving therapy as a result, I can totally understand the nerves and anxiety that you may have before you embark on your therapeutic journey but you have nothing to fear.
I'm Stu, the Lead Therapist and Founder SJR Therapy. I’m passionate about mental health and firmly believe that counselling can change a persons life. I have a wealth of experience in lots of different areas - I worked in education for a number of years, as a counsellor and mentor to teaching staff and students and worked in the financial service industry before changing careers to counselling and psychotherapy. Having struggled with poor mental health myself and receiving therapy as a result, I can totally understand the nerves and anxiety that you may have before you embark on your therapeutic journey but you have nothing to fear.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
Hi! I’m Amy. I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I was very lucky to really enjoy going to university to study psychology. I quickly knew it was the area I wanted to work in and so began my journey in training to be one, completing masters and doctorate degrees along the way! I’ve worked with lots of different people, including children and young people, older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. I have also worked with include both child and adult eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, stroke rehabilitation and people who have offended who are staying in hospital.
My name is Katie and I’m an integrative counsellor based on the Wirral.
I work with adults, young people and children experiencing anxiety, trauma and emotional difficulties. I also support neurodivergent clients and have a specialist interest in working with those affected by sight loss.
My name is Katie and I’m an integrative counsellor based on the Wirral.
I work with adults, young people and children experiencing anxiety, trauma and emotional difficulties. I also support neurodivergent clients and have a specialist interest in working with those affected by sight loss.
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How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.