Zoe Purse

Welcome.

I offer counselling services in the beautiful Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. My peaceful and private counselling studio is set in a purpose-built log cabin in my garden, nestled at the foot of the Pennine hills. The setting provides a calm, relaxed space, ideal for therapeutic work, while also being easily accessible from the A56, M66, and M60.

I am a fully qualified counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´). I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and offer a non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive space to explore whatever you may be facing.

My background includes two years working in a hospice in Manchester, where I supported individuals and young people coping with life-limiting illnesses, as well as those experiencing bereavement. This deepened my passion for helping people through emotional pain and significant life transitions.

I specialise in bereavement and loss, understanding that grief can stem from many experiences—not just the death of a loved one, but also the loss of relationships, dreams, identity, health, pets, careers, or homes. Grief is deeply personal, and I’m here to support you in making sense of these experiences in your own time and way.

In addition to grief support, I have worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, work-related stress, relationship issues, and identity concerns. My approach is integrative and person-centred, meaning your pace, your goals, your unique needs.

I also offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—an evidence-based method proven to help with trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. EMDR can assist you in processing painful experiences and moving forward with a greater sense of ease and grounding. I am a member of the EMDR Association UK.

I welcome individuals from all faiths, cultures, backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities with warmth, openness, and respect.