Sanctuary Therapies and Training

02/09/2026

Tension and stress sit on the body. They tighten us. Make us feel out of sorts.
When we leave tension where it is it affects our day to day life. We react differently because we are strained.

Touch therapies are a way to release the stress and tension within the body. They are a quiet reset. They are a place we can meditate. Breathe. Let go.

If you've been feeling overworked, overwhelmed, or strained. Maybe it's time for a reset.

Sanctuary tailors every single massage and therapy to your exact needs. There is no one size fits all there is only your session your way. Always.

Book in today and see the difference in your day to day life.

28/08/2026

Apologies for the sick day this Saturday folks. Apparently I'm not superman which I'm very disappointed about.
I will be there this Saturday with bells on I missed my Saturday folk immensely!!
See you all soon!!

16/08/2026

On the long drive back from France now and will see you all soon. Please get in touch if you need to and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Hope you're all enjoying the sun and not too hot over there 🥰🥵

See you all soon.
Please make sure you've booked in as I can see it's very busy. 🙏🙏

Laura

01/08/2026

We were healing the mind long before pills came to be. We healed because we were connected.
That connection isn't lost.
You feel it in your gut when something is wrong.
Your body tires when the mind is troubled.

We can affect the body with the mind and vice versa.
It's not complicated, but it's effective.
There are so many ways that we can train the mind, if something hasn't worked for you previously then maybe it's not your thing. Holistic therapy has many routes to the same goal.

Training the mind is great for anxiety and depression, but it's also great for motivation, confidence, fear and pain.

Remember you are so incredibly intricate that science hasn't caught up to what you can do. We have barely scratched the surface but we are learning to look back at the ways of our ancestors and connect once again. Mind body and soul.

If youre feeling disconnected.
Get in touch.
Book a full in depth consultation.

31/07/2026

I practice holistic therapy because it attacks from all angles. It doesn't attach itself to one specific theory or method. It recognises that we are all complex and different.
I have studied for many years in everything from nutrition, to traditional medicine, to hypnotherapy and then to traditional psychotherapy. I still don't know it all but I'm confident I know enough to help people find their own way of healing. Not the cookie cutter way. Their way.
Book for a consultation if you feel like trying something different.

22/07/2026

Just letting people know that we will be away for these dates.
Make sure you're booked in before we go if you don't want to wait too long 🙏🙏🙏

22/07/2026

Teen counselling is always available at Sanctuary. Our studio has always been a welcome space for teens. I have worked with teens in many different ways. From hypnotherapy, to reflexology and acupressure and now counselling and support. You're always welcome for a short consultation to see if I'm the right counsellor for you. Get in touch for more info.
Laura.

When a young person knows their words are safe, they open up honestly.
As close as we are to our children, they don't always tell us when they are troubled. Maybe they don't want to worry us, or maybe they're a little embarrassed.

Your teens words are confidential within the counselling space. This allows them to speak freely.
But as a parent you’re not left out of the picture.
I regularly work with families too. When helpful, we can have joint sessions so everyone’s voice is heard and we can improve communication together, always with your teen’s consent where appropriate.

My priority is supporting your child’s wellbeing and helping your whole family feel stronger.
It's never about finding blame or fault. It's about finding strength, resilience and confidence.

If you’re worried about your teenager, whether it’s anxiety, low mood, anger, school stress, or just the general rollercoaster of being a teen!! you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you'd like a short consultation, get in touch. I am always honest as to whether or not I can help. I also have great contacts and referrals for teens and young people when they are needed.

I am autism aware and have training in most learning and developmental conditions so please don't be afraid to ask if you are unsure if I can help. I will always be honest and offer referrals If needed.

Laura.

20/07/2026

Sanctuary helps you show up for yourself.
Because when you show up for yourself.
Stress is a no show.

Self care.
Self love.
Self discovery.

This is your Sanctuary.

16/07/2026

Hi everyone!
Just a quick post to introduce myself. Im Laura. I share Sanctuary in Westhoughton with my partner who is an amazingly talented tattooist and a massive horror fan as you'll see when you visit!
I have a little space in the back. My Sanctuary. Home to different therapies that focus on healing. Healing the mind, the body and the soul. I have two pages. This one and a page that is solely focused on counselling and helpful mindfulness posts for healing. I'm currently working through the hermetic principles which I have found incredibly helpful over the years and base a lot of my counselling around. Im proud of my business and how it's grown into what it is today. I care about healing and have only ever wanted to help people.
I offer Acupiercing and piercing too at Sanctuary. It's been a lovely addition that's helped me get to know so many families in westhoughton which I'm incredibly grateful for.
You can book with me via my website www.sanctuarytherapies.co.uk
I also have more counselling info on my sister website
www.sanctuarytherapiescounselling.co.uk

For any more information or if you have any questions you can always follow the what's app link and I'll get back to you just as quickly as I can.

Thank you all for reading, sharing, liking and for your recommendations.
You have no idea how much they help me keep my little business running. 🤍🤍

14/07/2026

Holistic therapy works differently because we see things in a different way.
Negatives can't always be erased from our lives. They are something we live with.
So we strengthen ourselves, learn tools that teach us confidence, self care, resilience and then we start again on different footing. We cant always change the negatives but we can change ourselves. And that's where holistic therapy comes in.
We do things a little differently here.
This is your Sanctuary.
Welcome!