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, Clinical Supervisor & Accredited Trainer with over 20 years of experience in working with people, business and now running private practice and a training organisation.

She founded Empowering Wellbeing with a clear vision - to create a trusted, accessible home for counselling and coaching for personal healing and growth and 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

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Integrative counsellor

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Accredited Trainer

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  • Counselling & therapy

    • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB (Integrative)

    • Level 5 Relate Diploma in Couples & Relationships Counselling

    • Level 8 Certificate in Clinical Supervision - Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy

    • Solution Focused Therapy training - Relate Counselling

    • Counselling Training: Working with Children & Young People CPD - Place2Be

    • Certificate in Attachment Theory and Skills - Bowlby Institute

    • Suicidal Conversations Training - Samaritans

    • Safeguarding Level 2 CPD

    Coaching & mindfulness

    • Master Coaching Programme - International Coaching Academy

    • Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Training - British Wheel of Yoga

    Education & training

    • Level 3 Certificate in Education & Training - Skills Aid

    Academic

    • BA Hons 2.1 Business Studies - University of Liverpool

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 15 years 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

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Clinical supervisor

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Qualified tutor

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"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. Polly is trained to work with children and young people and has experience of working with domestic abuse and relationships.

BACP registered

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Trained with children and young people, addiction and relationships

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Student mentor

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"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..

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Humility

We never stop learning. We approach every client, student and partnership with openness, curiosity and a genuine willingness to listen.

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Empathy

We seek to truly understand the people we work with. Their experiences, their challenges and their goals , without judgement.

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Empowerment

We believe in people's capacity to grow and change. Our role is to create the conditions that make that possible.

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how can we help you?

Individuals

Looking for personal support? Find out how we can help.

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Counsellors

Ready to develop your practice? Explore our CPD and training.

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Organisations

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