Colette Counselling
Your Path to Wellness in Burnley & Beyond
Welcome to Colette Counselling, your local spot for counselling and therapy in Burnley, Lancashire, and right across the UK. I’m Colette Machard, and I offer friendly, personalised sessions designed to help you become your best self. Whether you’re looking for individual therapy in Burnley, couples counselling, or support for your team, I’m here to chat. We can connect in person, over the phone, or via video call, making accessible counselling straightforward, no matter where you are.
Could Counselling Help You?
Counselling is a really flexible and effective way to get support. It brings together a mix of proven techniques, all chosen specifically for what you need. Think of it as building your own practical ‘toolkit’ to help you:
- Boost your mental well-being
- Navigate life's big and small changes, including bereavement or challenges in your marriage or relationship
- Build better relationships with yourself and others
- Get a handle on chronic pain and long-term conditions
If you’ve been thinking about counselling in the Burnley area and wondering if it’s right for you, why not give me a call? Let’s have a chat and explore how we can work together to support your journey. I’m here to help you take that first step today!
If you've been wondering whether counselling could be right for you, why not give me a call?
I’m here to help—take the first step today!
What is My Approach to Counselling & Therapy?
My approach to counselling takes a well-rounded look at things, bringing together several helpful techniques for complete support. During our sessions, we’ll use elements from:
Bereavement Counselling
NLP Therapy
Colette's courses
Workplace Counselling Courses
I also offer professional and impactful workplace counselling courses, available online or in person across the UK. These are brilliant for educating managers and their teams on all sorts of topics that encourage better communication and healthier habits at work. Courses include:
- Tailored team development courses
- Stress Management techniques
- Mindfulness for the workplace
- Tips for Better Sleep
- Understanding Menopause at work
- Insights into Attachment Theory
- Non-Violent Communication skills
FAQs
Counselling sessions are typically 60 minutes. Introductory sessions include an extra 30 minutes free of charge, giving you time to settle in, ask questions and talk through what you would like support with.
This depends on what you would like help with and what feels right for you. Some people find a few focused sessions helpful, while others prefer longer-term support. We can discuss this together and review your progress as we go, so there is no pressure to commit to more sessions than you need.
Your first session is a gentle opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to get from it. We will go at your pace, explore what support may be most helpful, and answer any questions you have about how counselling works.
Yes, counselling is a private and supportive space where you can talk openly. There are some limited exceptions, such as if there is a serious risk of harm or a safeguarding concern, and these will be explained clearly. Confidentiality should also be covered in your client agreement or privacy information.
Yes. Sessions can take place face to face, by video call or over the phone, so you can choose the option that feels most comfortable and accessible for you.
Counselling can help with many areas of life, including stress, bereavement, relationship difficulties, confidence, chronic pain, long-term conditions, life changes and emotional wellbeing. Sessions are built around you and can draw on a range of approaches, including person-centred counselling, mindfulness, CBT, NLP and hypnotherapy.
No. Many people come to counselling knowing they do not feel quite like themselves, but they are not sure where to begin. That is completely okay. We can work together to understand what is going on and find a way forward.
You can get in touch by phone or through the website contact form. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you, you are welcome to reach out and have an initial conversation before booking.
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