October 2025 updates:

There have been a number of changes to how counselling and therapeutic interventions are accessed and delivered.  Due to the changing nature of our day to day lives, the introduction of AI based platforms and services are dominating the industry.   I am also informed that many practitioners are utilising AI within the delivery of therapy - a practice I do not agree with, nor have I adopted.  

I am however, fully aware that the needs of clients are changing and as such, following the receipt of feedback and suggestions from clients, I am now introducing the following to my practice:

Text-based Therapy sessions - The increasing popularity of Text-based Therapy continues to grow and provides a flexible alternative to traditional forms of Therapy.  Within my practice, this type of session continues to gain popularity, with clients expressing how this method allows for more freedom to express themselves, reducing inhibitions around self-disclosure and emotional sharing, compared to face to face interactions. 

Check ins.  Many of you may remember that during COVID times, I introduced half sessions in order to provide a check in system.  Again these were utilised between full sessions and for when clients just wanted to talk through a particular worry or event, when a full session was not possible or required.  I have had a number of requests to re-introduce these and now these are available to book through me.

Introducing The Lancashire Therapy Companion - This is an upgrade of the current 'offload' system.  It has been brought to my attention that many clients who participate in 'offloading', would find it useful to receive a reflective, thoughtful response.  Presently, clients do not receive a reply, as this is not agreed upon.  The Therapy companion is designed to support clients in-between sessions, it enables clients to send as many messages/offloads during the day and a thoughtful response would be received at an agreed time. (usually in the evening)  This service is only available to existing clients.

Thank you for your continued support

Katherine

*If you have any questions/queries relating to any of the above - please do get in touch via email or via the contact page.

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Monday 1st September 2025

As requested, any short notice availability of appointments will now be advertised on the Lancashire Therapy Facebook page, please do follow the page if you would like to benefit from this information.  As always, sessions are offered on a first come - first served basis.

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