Counselling, Psychotherapy & EMDR Therapy in Carnforth and Beyond
Face to Face • Walk & Talk • Home Visits • Online & Telephone
'Come as you are'
Welcome - I’m glad you’re here.
Life can change in ways we never expected, leaving us feeling lost, uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who we once were. Whether you're navigating grief, loss, relationship changes, identity shifts, anxiety, trauma, or a general sense that life isn't how it used to be, counselling can offer a safe, supportive space to explore what's happening for you at your own pace.
Flexible Support That Fits Around You
I offer face-to-face counselling, EMDR therapy, walk and talk therapy, home visits, online counselling and telephone sessions during weekdays and evenings, making it easier to access support in a way that works for you.
Face to Face Therapy: Sessions take place in Carnforth, supporting clients from Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale, the South Lakes, the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas, including Ingleton, Bentham, Settle and nearby villages. The counselling room is easily accessible by train, bus and car, with plenty of free parking on site.
Walk & Talk Therapy: Walk and Talk sessions offer the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm, natural setting. We can walk gently together or sit outdoors – whatever feels most comfortable for you. If being indoors or maintaining eye contact feels challenging, this can provide a softer, more relaxed way of connecting.
Home Visits: Home visits are available for clients who are unable to travel due to physical or psychological barriers, where the environment is assessed as safe and suitable for therapeutic work.
Online & Telephone Therapy: Online and telephone therapy sessions provide flexibility if you're outside the Carnforth, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale, South Lakes or Yorkshire Dales areas, living elsewhere in the UK or abroad, or if travel and mobility make attending in person more difficult. Wherever you are, support can be accessed from the comfort of your own space.
About Me
Hello, I'm Cal Cowle, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and EMDR practitioner, providing both short and long-term therapy for adults.
My path into counselling began with my own. After working through some painful chapters in my life and engaging in deep personal work, counselling became the start of a process of unbecoming everything I was not and gradually becoming the person I was truly meant to be.
That experience showed me just how powerful it can be to have a space where you're not judged, rushed, or expected to perform - just met with care, understanding and compassion. It's what inspired me to become a therapist myself.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, which guides my commitment to safe, respectful and professional practice.
How I Work
Therapy isn't about being told what to do, judged, or expected to have all the answers. It offers a space to pause, reflect and make sense of whatever you're experiencing in a way that feels safe and supportive.
My approach is rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, offering a safe and supportive space where growth, healing and change can emerge at your own pace. Alongside this, I have trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and draw upon Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles where appropriate, allowing me to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs and experiences creating a therapeutic experience that feels collaborative, compassionate and right for you. This allows us to explore not only what's happening in the present, but also the experiences, emotions and patterns that may be influencing how life feels today.
A Space Where You Can Be Yourself
I understand how important it is to feel heard, accepted and valued for who you are. You are not broken, you don't need fixing or telling what to do - sometimes, what helps most is having the space to be truly listened to.
Together, we can explore whatever feels important to you, making sense of your experiences in a way that feels safe, supportive and at your own pace.
A Problem Shared
Therapy can be especially helpful when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, emotionally heavy, or when you're struggling with anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, trauma, or significant life changes.
When you're offered the right conditions - empathy, acceptance and genuine presence - meaningful change can happen.
You may begin to understand yourself more deeply, feel more grounded in your choices, develop greater self-compassion, and reconnect with your own sense of worth and authenticity.
Compassionate Support
I've worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low self-worth, grief, loss, identity issues, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, and the feeling of just not being okay, even when everything appears fine on the outside.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner, I recognise that our experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others and move through the world. Whatever you're carrying, you won't have to face it alone.
Clients often tell me they value my calm presence, openness and the sense of ease they feel in our sessions. Whatever you bring, you'll be met with kindness, honesty and respect as we work together towards greater understanding, healing and self-acceptance.
What Can Counselling, Psychotherapy & EMDR Help With?
People come to me for support with a wide range of issues. Here are some of the more common difficulties that counselling, psychotherapy and EMDR therapy can help with:
Anxiety and stress
Low self-worth
Depression
Abuse
Relationship and family difficulties
Grief, loss and bereavement
Trauma and childhood experiences
Emotional overwhelm
Addiction
Identity and self-discovery
Life changes and transitions
Boundary setting
Work-related challenges and retirement
Personal growth
Anger
Oppression and discrimination
Improving confidence and self-esteem
Testimonials
Testimonials are shared with kind permission and reflect individual experiences.
Counselling outcomes vary from person to person.
“Everything will be ok in the end,
if it’s not ok, it’s not the end”
— John Lennon
Fees & Availability
Free Introductory Call:
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether I feel like the right fit for you. There is no pressure and no obligation to continue.
Session Fee:
50-minute therapy session: £60.
Sessions via walk & talk and home visits incur an additional £7 fee to help cover travel and associated costs.
Availability:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 – 20:30.
Face-to-face counselling, EMDR therapy, online therapy, walk and talk therapy and home visits are available.
☀︎ Self Care Tip
Establish Summer Boundaries: It is tempting to over-commit with social plans and outdoor gatherings.
Permit yourself to "say no" to certain plans if your mental batteries need recharging.
Get in Touch
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you're struggling, feeling stuck, navigating a life change, or simply curious about therapy, you're welcome to get in touch.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, giving us the opportunity to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, answer any questions, and see whether working together feels right for you.
All enquiries are treated in strict confidence and are usually responded to within 48 hours.
Just come as you are.