'Come as you are'
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Calvia Counselling & Psychotherapy. My name is Cal Cowle, and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist providing both short and long-term therapy to adults.
Flexible Counselling for Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale & Beyond
I offer flexible face-to-face, online and telephone counselling sessions during the week and at weekends, making it easier to find a time that suits you.
Online and telephone sessions can be a helpful option if you're based outside the UK, live outside the Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale and South Lakes area, or if travel or mobility are a consideration.
I provide face-to-face therapy in a peaceful, private setting on the outskirts of Carnforth / Kirkby Lonsdale which are available during evenings and weekends. Full location details will be shared when we arrange your first session.
About Me
Hello, I’m Cal, a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist.
My path into counselling began with my own. After working through some painful chapters in my life, and doing a lot of honest, 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 and compassion. It’s what inspired me to become a therapist myself.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a member, I work in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, which guides my commitment to safe, respectful, and professional practice.
Speak in Confidence
I believe we all have the potential to grow, to heal, and to move forward - not by being told what to do, but by being truly heard.
I work from a person-centred approach, which means I see you as the expert in your own life.
My role is to offer you a calm, non-judgemental space where you can explore whatever’s on your mind - safely, honestly, and at your own pace.
A Problem Shared...
This kind of therapy can be especially helpful when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally heavy.
When you’re given 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, and reconnect with your own sense of worth.
Compassionate Support
I’ve worked with people facing a wide range of challenges - including anxiety, low self-worth, grief, identity issues, relationship difficulties, addiction and the feeling of just not being okay, even if everything looks fine on the outside. Whatever you’re carrying, you won’t have to face it alone.
Clients often tell me they value my calm presence, my openness, and the sense of ease they feel in our sessions. Whatever you're bringing, you’ll be met with kindness, honesty, and respect.
What Can Counselling & Psychotherapy Help With?
People come to me for support with a wide range of issues. Here are some of the more common difficulties that counselling and psychotherapy can help with:
Anxiety and stress
Self-acceptance
Depression
Trauma
Relationships and family
Improving confidence and self-esteem
Personal growth
Addictions
Anger
Boundary setting
Grief, loss or bereavement
Work or retirement
Abuse
Transitions
Oppression and discrimination
“Everything will be ok in the end,
if it’s not ok, it’s not the end”
— John Lennon
Fees & Availability
Fees:
Free 20 min introductory call - This gives you a chance to see how I work, ask questions, and decide if I’m the right fit for you - no pressure, no obligation.
Sessions are then:
- £55 for 50 mins
- £45 for 50 mins – concessions
- £300 for a block of 6 sessions
- £240 for a block of 6 sessions – concessions
Availability:
Online and telephone:
- Weekdays from 9:00 - 20:30
- Weekends from 10:00 - 18:00
Face to face:
- Weekdays from 18:30 - 20:30
- Weekends from 10:00 - 18:00
Get in Touch
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wanting to get to know yourself more deeply, I’m here to walk alongside you - one conversation at a time. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Just come as you are.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling and psychotherapy works, or to arrange an introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquiries are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.