- Person-centred approach
- Autism awareness trained
- ADHD awareness trained
About Leigh
Leigh Cooper is a counsellor and an Accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with seven years' experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief. Leigh also supports clients facing issues such as ADHD, self-esteem problems, compassion fatigue, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Leigh trained to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with CPCAB and practices from a person-centred foundation. She has completed continued professional development in areas including autism awareness, ADHD awareness, working with sexual violence, and working with personality disorder. Her work follows the BACP Ethical Framework.
In sessions she focuses on listening without judgement and helping people name what feels stuck. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what each person can manage. Leigh offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on the needs presented.
She has experience supporting people affected by addiction, self-harm, sexual abuse, domestic violence and other traumatic events. Practical issues such as communication problems, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns are also part of her caseload.
Leigh aims to create a respectful and sometimes challenging environment where difficult material can be discussed. She encourages clear, honest conversation about feelings, behaviour and the changes someone might want to make.
How Leigh uses evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Leigh draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques within a person-centred framework. Person-centred work emphasises attentive listening and reflecting back what someone says, which helps clarify feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with self-esteem.She has also completed targeted training that supports work with trauma and complex presentations, such as sexual violence and personality-related difficulties. These techniques focus on managing strong emotions, understanding patterns from the past, and developing more helpful ways of relating to oneself and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leigh will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques feel most useful based on their concerns, goals and pace. The choice of methods can change as therapy progresses and as priorities become clearer.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around family, work and travel commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video when that suits someone, or scheduling at times that avoid long journeys. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical options, and Leigh will discuss which will fit best for each person.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leigh work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and family difficulties. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, abandonment and attachment issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred, with straightforward listening and gentle challenge. Sessions focus on naming what feels stuck and talking through behaviour and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Leigh has seven years of experience working with people in challenging circumstances, including those affected by addiction, self-harm and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Accredited member of the BACP (MBACP) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.