Relationship Counselling in Cumbria | BACP Registered Counsellor | Heydays Therapy

Relationship counselling in Cumbria to help you navigate communication difficulties, conflict, separation and changing relationships. Face-to-face in Newby Bridge and online.

Relationship difficulties counselling in Cumbria

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Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of happiness in our lives, but they can also be one of the greatest sources of stress, uncertainty and emotional pain.

Whether you're experiencing conflict with a partner, struggling with family relationships, navigating separation or divorce, or finding friendships or workplace relationships difficult, counselling can provide the space to explore what is happening and move towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

At Heydays Therapy, Kelly Shaw offers confidential relationship counselling from her practice in Newby Bridge, supporting clients across South Lakes, Furness and Cumbria, as well as providing secure online counselling throughout the UK.

You don't have to work through relationship difficulties alone.

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When relationships begin to affect your wellbeing

Every relationship has its challenges, but ongoing difficulties can begin to impact your confidence, emotional wellbeing and day-to-day life.

You may be experiencing:

  • Repeated conflict or arguments
  • Communication difficulties
  • Feeling misunderstood or unheard
  • Relationship breakdown
  • Divorce or separation
  • Difficult family relationships
  • Loss of trust
  • Feelings of loneliness or isolation
  • Changes following bereavement or illness
  • Low confidence within relationships
  • Difficulty setting healthy boundaries

Relationship difficulties often affect far more than the relationship itself. They can influence your mood, anxiety levels, confidence and overall quality of life.

Counselling provides a safe space to explore these experiences without judgement.

How counselling can help

Relationship counselling is not about telling you what decisions to make.

Instead, it helps you better understand your thoughts, feelings and patterns so that you can make decisions with greater confidence and clarity.

Together we can:

  • Explore relationship patterns
  • Improve communication
  • Develop healthier boundaries
  • Rebuild confidence
  • Work through separation or divorce
  • Better understand family dynamics
  • Process difficult emotions
  • Improve emotional wellbeing

Whether your goal is to strengthen a relationship, come to terms with change or better understand yourself, counselling can provide valuable support.

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Why choose Heydays Therapy?

Choosing the right counsellor is an important decision.

At Heydays Therapy, you'll find a calm, welcoming and confidential environment where you can speak openly without fear of judgement.

Kelly is a BACP Registered Counsellor with more than 25 years' experience supporting people through significant life events and emotional challenges. Her pluralistic approach means counselling is tailored to your individual circumstances, helping you explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you.

A professional and ethical approach

As a BACP Registered Counsellor, Kelly works in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, which sets the professional standards for safe, ethical and effective counselling practice.

This means you can expect counselling that is confidential, respectful and centred around your individual needs, delivered within recognised professional standards and focused on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and supported throughout your counselling journey.

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What areas do our services cover?

Barrow-in-Furness & surrounding areas

Kendal & surrounding areas

Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel, Flookburgh, Cark & Allithwaite

Windermere & surrounding areas

South Lakes & surrounding areas

Furness Peninsula & surrounding areas

Online appointments are also available throughout the UK.

Face-to-face and online depression counselling

Heydays Therapy is based in Newby Bridge, offering face-to-face counselling in a peaceful and welcoming setting.

The practice is conveniently located for clients across:

  • Newby Bridge
  • Grange-over-Sands
  • Cartmel
  • Ulverston
  • Barrow-in-Furness
  • Dalton-in-Furness
  • Kendal
  • Windermere
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • South Lakes
  • Furness Peninsula
  • Cumbria

If travelling isn't practical, secure online counselling is also available, allowing you to access support wherever you are in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide couples counselling?

Heydays Therapy specialises in individual counselling, supporting people experiencing relationship difficulties, family challenges, separation or divorce.

Can counselling help after a relationship breakdown?

Yes. Counselling can help you process emotions, rebuild confidence and adjust to life following separation or divorce.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes. Alongside face-to-face appointments in Newby Bridge, secure online counselling is available across the UK.


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How to get in touch

Take the first step

If you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen.

Relationship difficulties can leave you feeling isolated and uncertain, but support is available.

If you would like to arrange an initial conversation, please get in touch to discuss how Heydays Therapy can help.


📞 Phone: 07795 436 425

✉️ Email: kelly@heydaystherapy.co.uk


or Book a session through our contact page.

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