Brightspot Counselling

Face-to-Face in Colwyn Bay and Online Counselling in the Uk

Supporting you to find your brightspot in a world feeling bleak and grey



Hello and welcome to my practice!

Brightspot Counselling is a counselling service, based in Colwyn Bay/North Wales, run by the integrative counsellor Lena Zagel. I am a registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, with Registration number MBACP 397780. I can offer face-to-face and online sessions for both long or short-term counselling with either in English or German; this will be regularly reviewed as you oversee the length and frequency. My fees start from 45£ and I try replying to enquiries within 48 hours.

In a first session, I will provide you a comfortable and confidential space for you to share your feelings and thoughts on what's going on for you. I will ask directive and specific questions to gain a clearer understanding so I can provide the best possible support going forwards. After the first session, you decide whether this is the right support for you and want to start the therapeutic process together. I work within my competency and abide by the ethical framework through the BACP, so I will let you know if something is not within my competency and would give you further recommendations of what support might be better suited to your needs.

I have gained diverse experiences in working with a wide range of people from all life experiences in a variety of mental health settings. Each person brings unique concerns and difficulties that influence them in the present or from the past, and can affect future decision making. Topics can range from anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, stress, feeling burn out, health issues, communication difficulties, work stress, fatigue, lack of confidence and self-esteem, traumatic experiences to relationships difficulties.

Common Questions

  • No, you don't need to have a diagnosis from a GP or other health professional to start counselling. You want something to change in your life and you need someone to help make sense of it, that is more than enough reason to reach out. Book a call by messaging me and we can have a look together.
  • Is it okay to ask for help when feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or struggling to communicate effectively with loved ones and others? Interacting with people can be difficult, even with those close to us, so it's completely normal to need support. Our past experiences can influence our reactions and communication without us realizing. Let's explore these dynamics to work on improving your relationships.

More answers are on the FAQ's section.

A little bit about me

I am German and came to Wales to study Psychology. Over the last 11 years Wales and the UK have become my second home, and the culture and people here have grown close to my heart.

Living between countries throughout the years I deeply understand the challenges of adapting to new environments and making new connections with people. I know how isolating it can feel like at times and how important it is to find a sense of belonging and therefore learning how to bring home to wherever you go. My personal experiences allow me to connect with clients on a more profound level, making our therapeutic relationship a space for curious exploration and growth.

More about my work experiences in the About Me section.


No matter what you bring to our sessions, we will work together to understand what's going on. Sometimes we don't know what help we need until we start asking for it. I am here to support you in finding your bright spot.

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