- Person centred approach
- BACP member
- Seven years' experience
About Leigh
Leigh Cooper is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience supporting people through anxiety, depression and major life changes. She is a BACP member, and offers both short-term and longer-term therapy. Leigh aims to create a warm and respectful space where people can feel heard and start to make sense of difficult feelings.
She works with stress, grief, trauma and relationship strain, and also helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, career pressures and compassion fatigue. Leigh has experience supporting those affected by addiction, self-harm and sexual abuse. Her practice also includes awareness of ADHD and autism-related needs.
Leigh trained to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with CPCAB and holds additional continued professional development in areas such as working with sexual violence, personality difficulties, autism awareness and ADHD awareness. She practices in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework and carries professional indemnity insurance.
In sessions she aims to listen without judgement and to work collaboratively on the issues that matter most. People can expect a mixture of gentle challenge and supportive reflection as they explore patterns, attachment concerns and difficult life events.
To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Leigh describes her practice as person centred and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. Person centred work focuses on listening closely, reflecting feelings and helping people find their own answers; this is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also applies trauma-informed ways of working that attend to safety, pacing and the impact of past harm, which can help people dealing with abuse or long-term distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leigh will discuss different ways of working in early sessions and adapt methods to match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That means the exact mix of listening, practical strategies and gentle challenge is decided collaboratively over time.
If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits commonly include fitting sessions around work or family life, reducing travel time and offering easier access for international clients. Online work can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, use audio-only appointments when video is difficult, or schedule sessions at times that suit a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals including therapists often find these arrangements help people maintain continuity of care while managing everyday commitments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leigh often help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as grief and trauma. Money and financial issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is Leigh's style in sessions?
Her approach is person centred and collaborative, with listening, supportive reflection and occasional challenge to help people see patterns and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Leigh has seven years' experience working with people affected by addiction, self-harm, trauma and relationship difficulties.
What are Leigh's credentials and where does she practise?
She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm scheduling and any time-zone details during booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.