Andrew Laidlaw Counselling

Andrew Laidlaw Counselling Andrew Laidlaw, Counselling Services in Yelverton. Providing Face to Face/ Online Services.

Therapists spend their days holding space for others — listening deeply, managing emotional weight, and offering steadin...
17/12/2025

Therapists spend their days holding space for others — listening deeply, managing emotional weight, and offering steadiness in moments of vulnerability.

But who holds space for the therapist?
Engaging in therapy as a therapist isn’t a weakness or a luxury — it’s an ethical, reflective, and sustaining practice. It supports emotional wellbeing, guards against burnout, and creates a space to process the impact of the work we do.
When therapists invest in their own therapy, they strengthen their capacity to be present, grounded, and attuned for those they support.

Looking after ourselves is part of looking after our clients.

Counsellors & Trainee Counsellors – Let’s ConnectWorking in counselling can sometimes feel lonely, especially when you’r...
16/12/2025

Counsellors & Trainee Counsellors – Let’s Connect

Working in counselling can sometimes feel lonely, especially when you’re training, newly qualified, or working on your own.

I’m planning an informal online get-together for counsellors and trainee counsellors — a friendly space to chat, share experiences, reflect, and connect with others who truly get the work.

No pressure. No presentations. Just conversation, support, and community.

If you’d like to be involved or want to know more, drop a comment or send a message to Andrew Laidlaw Counselling.
You don’t have to do this work alone.

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the work I’ve had the privilege to do.Much like the steady flow of...
15/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the work I’ve had the privilege to do.
Much like the steady flow of a river, counselling work is rarely about dramatic change in a single moment. It’s about showing up consistently, navigating obstacles together, and trusting that movement — even when gentle — leads somewhere meaningful.

This year has been filled with honest conversations, courage, vulnerability, and resilience. I’ve sat alongside people as they’ve faced loss, uncertainty, relationship struggles, anxiety, and questions about identity and purpose.
I’ve also witnessed growth, insight, and the quiet strength that often goes unnoticed.
Taking time in nature, like in this moment, reminds me why this work matters. Change doesn’t need to be rushed.
With the right support, space, and pace, people find their own way forward.
Thank you to everyone who has placed their trust in Andrew Laidlaw Counselling this year. If you’re considering counselling as the year turns, know that support is available — and you don’t have to navigate things alone.

Because You Matter...

Wishing You a Very Happy Christmas As Christmas approaches, I want to send warm wishes to all my clients and followers.W...
11/12/2025

Wishing You a Very Happy Christmas

As Christmas approaches, I want to send warm wishes to all my clients and followers.
While this time of year brings joy for many, it can also be difficult — especially if you’re dealing with stress, loss, or big emotions.

If you need someone to talk to over the festive period or into the New Year, I am here to offer calm, supportive, confidential help.

Wishing you comfort, peace, and a hopeful start to 2026. ✨

🖤 MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP — Navigating Miscarriage & LossGrief doesn't come with a manual. If you've experienced miscarriage...
01/12/2025

🖤 MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP — Navigating Miscarriage & Loss

Grief doesn't come with a manual. If you've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss — as a partner or father — you may be holding silent pain.

You are not alone.

Join our Men’s Support Group, a confidential, compassionate space where men can process grief, share stories, or just be heard.

💬 What We Offer:
✔ A safe, supportive environment
✔ Peer connection with men who understand
✔ Guided sessions with experienced facilitator
✔ A space to share — or simply listen
✔ Completely FREE

📅 When07/01/2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Where: https://teams.live.com/meet/9330777879406?p=HPllqjaedW9pszqZt4
📧 Contact: andrew@andrewlaidlawcounselling.com
📞 07955727948

Let’s support one another in healing. All men welcome.

Something I really struggled with before becoming a Counsellor was the attitude of other men who encouraged me to ‘man-u...
30/11/2025

Something I really struggled with before becoming a Counsellor was the attitude of other men who encouraged me to ‘man-up’. To me, Man up was a dismissive way of being told to just get on with it; to suppress your emotions and feelings.
It was only until I learned to talk about my stuff that things began to change for me.
If this is something that resonates with you, talk to someone.
I have availability to give you space to talk and to explore your emotions.
Because You Matter…

Many men underestimate how deeply po*******hy can affect their mental and emotional wellbeing. From rising anxiety and l...
28/11/2025

Many men underestimate how deeply po*******hy can affect their mental and emotional wellbeing. From rising anxiety and lowered self-esteem to difficulties with intimacy and connection, its impact can quietly shape daily life.

I offer a confidential and supportive space for men to explore these challenges without judgement. Change becomes possible the moment you feel safe enough to talk.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you don’t have to work through it alone.

Sometimes life feels a bit like these fallen leaves—changing, shifting, and landing somewhere we didn’t expect.And that’...
14/11/2025

Sometimes life feels a bit like these fallen leaves—changing, shifting, and landing somewhere we didn’t expect.
And that’s okay.

Mental health isn’t about staying perfectly put. It’s about allowing ourselves to experience change with compassion. Even in seasons of stress or uncertainty, there is beauty in slowing down, resting, and letting ourselves breathe.

If you need a reminder today:
✨ You’re allowed to pause
✨ You’re allowed to ask for help
✨ You’re allowed to change, just like the seasons

Be gentle with yourself. 🍂

Feeling “not good enough” more often than not?Low self-esteem can quietly affect every part of your life — from relation...
13/11/2025

Feeling “not good enough” more often than not?
Low self-esteem can quietly affect every part of your life — from relationships to work to how you see yourself.
You might find yourself constantly comparing to others, doubting your worth, or struggling to accept compliments. But you don’t have to live with that inner critic forever.

Counselling can help you rebuild a sense of self-worth, confidence, and inner peace — one step at a time.
If this resonates with you, reach out today and take that first step toward change:
👉 www.andrewlaidlawcounselling.co.uk

🌾 “Find calm in the flow.” 🌾This peaceful scene reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in haste — it happens in stillnes...
05/11/2025

🌾 “Find calm in the flow.” 🌾

This peaceful scene reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in haste — it happens in stillness, in reflection, and in the quiet moments we allow ourselves to breathe.

Personal counselling can help you rediscover that peace within yourself. 💛

✨ Take your first step today.

Sometimes healing starts by simply pausing — like this quiet moment by the river. Personal counselling offers you that s...
05/11/2025

Sometimes healing starts by simply pausing — like this quiet moment by the river.

Personal counselling offers you that space to breathe, reflect, and find clarity amid life’s currents. You don’t have to face it all alone — calm can be found again.

📞 Reach out today and take your first step toward peace of mind.

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Yelverton
PL206HJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447955727948

Website

https://linktr.ee/ALCounselling

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