A Safe Space to Talk, in Standish, Wigan
Confidential one-to-one counselling with an experienced therapist. Whether you're feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or simply want to understand yourself better — you don't have to face it alone.
What is talking therapy?
Talking therapy — also known as counselling — is a confidential conversation with a trained professional that helps you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It gives you a safe, non-judgemental space to make sense of what you're going through and develop practical ways to cope, whether you're managing a specific difficulty or simply want to feel more like yourself again.
How Talking Therapy Can Help You
Life can be challenging. Stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, bereavement or feeling overwhelmed can affect anyone — and talking it through with someone trained to listen can make a real difference.
A space to talk openly
Many people find it hard to open up to friends or family. Therapy offers a non-judgemental environment to speak freely about what's affecting your wellbeing, with support tailored to you.
Understand your thoughts & emotions
Therapy helps you recognise patterns in your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, so you can better understand yourself and what may be driving stress, anxiety or low mood.
Build practical coping strategies
Work with your therapist to develop effective, real-world techniques for managing the challenges you're facing — tools you can keep using long after your sessions.
Improve your emotional wellbeing
Feel more in control of your emotions and build resilience. Many people report greater confidence, better relationships and an improved sense of wellbeing after therapy.
Support through difficult life events
Separation, illness, redundancy, becoming a parent, caring responsibilities or losing someone close can take a real toll. Therapy offers steady support to help you navigate change.
You don't need to be in crisis
Therapy isn't only for severe difficulties. It can help anyone wanting support, guidance, or simply the chance to understand themselves and feel better day to day.
What Talking Therapy Can Support
Counselling at Ready Health can help with a wide range of everyday and longer-term challenges, including:
Meet Lisa, Your Counsellor
Your sessions are led by Lisa, an experienced counsellor who provides a warm, calm and genuinely non-judgemental space to talk. Lisa works with you at a pace that feels right, helping you explore what's on your mind and move towards positive, meaningful change — whatever you're going through.
How It Works
Getting started is simple. There's no referral, no waiting list and no need for a diagnosis.
Book your session online
Choose a time that suits you using our secure online booking. Sessions are £50 per hour.
Meet your counsellor
In your first session, Lisa will listen to what's brought you here and what you'd like to get from therapy — there's no pressure and nothing is off the table.
Work towards change at your pace
Together you'll explore your thoughts and feelings and build practical strategies, with as few or as many sessions as feel right for you.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs and no long-term commitment required.
- Confidential one-to-one counselling
- Experienced, supportive therapist
- No referral or diagnosis needed
- Book only the sessions you want
- Private setting in Standish, Wigan
Counselling for Wigan, Chorley & Surrounding Areas
Our clinic sits on Standish High Street, midway between Wigan and Chorley — so we're an easy journey for clients across both towns and the villages around them. Wherever you're travelling from, you'll find the same calm, confidential space to talk.
Book Your Talking Therapy Session
Select a date and time below. Your booking is confidential and payment is taken securely online.
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Take the First Step Today
You don't have to wait until things feel overwhelming. Talking to someone can help you feel more like yourself again — book a confidential session with Lisa whenever you're ready.
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