Zoe Purse

Welcome. I'm Zoe Purse and I provide counselling to individuals in the lovely Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. My Counselling studio is in a purpose built log cabin set in my garden, at the foot of the Pennine hills, providing a relaxed and peaceful setting, whilst being easily accessible to the A56, M66 and M60.

I am a fully qualified counsellor and an accredited member of The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. 

I spent 2 years working in a hospice in Manchester supporting individuals/young people with life limiting illness and those suffering bereavement. I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficult, emotional turmoil and understand that everyone is unique. I offer support with understanding and empathy along side being non-judgmental, caring and genuine.

I specialise in bereavement and loss and believe that we all experience grief at some time in our lives whether that be from death of a loved one or from the loss of a relationship, hopes, dreams, a future, a pet, a job, a home. I can offer support to help you work through the process of grief and together we can attempt to make sense out of the incomprehensible.

My counselling experience is diverse and includes working with people who have struggled with bereavement, anxiety, depression,  abuse, trauma, work stress, identity and relationship issues.

I worked in education for many years and so have a deep understanding of the pressures and stresses of work from both staff and students. I work with people using a variety of approaches including creative therapy.

Whilst Person Centered theory informs my practice, I use a client-focused, integrative approach which simply means that I will work in a way that suits you and your needs. I welcome people from all faiths, backgrounds, cultures and LGBT communities with warmth, openness and a non-judgmental approach.