The people behind Empowering Wellbeing.
We are a team of qualified, experienced counsellors and trainers united by a shared belief that the right support has the power to change lives.
Everything we do is rooted in a person-centred approach, a genuine care for the people we work with and a commitment to quality in everything we deliver.
Laura Malcom-Nuttall
Director & Course Lead (founder)
Laura is a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor, Therapeutic Coach and Mindfulness Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in private practice and professional training.
She founded Empowering Wellbeing with a clear vision - to create a trusted, accessible home for counselling, training and professional development in South Liverpool and beyond.
Trained to teach and facilitate accredited counselling courses, Laura brings both depth of knowledge and genuine warmth to everything she does. She holds a BA Hons in Business Studies and is passionate about helping people grow, whether that's a client finding their way through a difficult time, a trainee counsellor discovering their professional voice, or an organisation investing in the wellbeing of its people.
"I consider myself a warm and empathetic leader. I lead with my heart alongside a great depth of knowledge."
BACP registered
Integrative counsellor
Mindfulness practitioner
Barbara McCormack
Course Tutor & Quality Lead
Barbara is a Person-Centred Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, qualified tutor and Life Coach. An accredited member of the BACP, Barbara brings a wealth of experience from her own private practice alongside a natural gift for teaching and mentoring.
Having worked with clients across a wide range of challenges and supervised trainees at every stage of their development, Barbara has an exceptional understanding of what makes a great counsellor, and what students need to get there.
She now teaches across Level 2, 3 and 4 counselling skills programmes, bringing rigour, care and real-world experience to every session.
BACP registered
Clinical supervisor
Qualified tutor
"I've spent years understanding the gaps in knowledge and working to fill them. I believe we've built something genuinely excellent for our students."
Polly Winstanley
Course Tutor & Student Mentor
Polly is a BACP registered Counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting others through life's challenges. Warm, grounded and trauma-informed, she brings experience in 1-2-1 counselling, crisis support, emotional regulation and helping clients navigate mental health, grief, relationships and personal growth.
As a Course Tutor and Student Mentor, Polly creates a safe, collaborative learning environment where students feel genuinely supported. She meets people where they are and walks alongside them as they develop their skills, confidence and professional identity.
BACP registered
Trauma informed
Student mentor
"I believe healing happens in connection, not isolation. I bring my training, heart and lived experience into every session, and into every classroom."
What we stand for
Trust
Everything we do is built on a foundation of trust. You can expect honesty, confidentiality and consistency from us - always..
Humility
We never stop learning. We approach every client, student and partnership with openness, curiosity and a genuine willingness to listen.
Empathy
We seek to truly understand the people we work with. Their experiences, their challenges and their goals , without judgement.
Empowerment
We believe in people's capacity to grow and change. Our role is to create the conditions that make that possible.
how can we help you?
Individuals
Looking for personal support? Find out how we can help.
Counsellors
Ready to develop your practice? Explore our CPD and training.
Organisations
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