Leigh Cooper , BACP

Leigh Cooper is a person-centred counsellor with seven years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and significant life changes. She works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges - including stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to attachment, abandonment and family relationships - offering a calm, empathetic space to explore feelings and find new ways forward.

Her own experience of therapy shaped a commitment to genuineness, acceptance and empathy, and she brings that perspective to each working relationship. Leigh has worked professionally with people affected by addiction, self-harm, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and she supports clients through both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on their needs.

Leigh holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which represents accredited practitioners in the UK. She continues professional development with training in areas such as psychosexual work, trauma and sexual violence, autism and ADHD awareness, and approaches to personality needs. Her aim is to provide a warm, respectful and occasionally challenging environment where clients can be heard without judgement and work collaboratively to understand and resolve the issues that matter to them.

Person-centred care and evidence-based support online

Leigh practices from a person-centred foundation, which focuses on listening deeply, offering empathy and helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is helpful for people working through low self-esteem, relationship issues, grief and the emotional impact of life changes. She also draws on evidence-based techniques learned through continued professional development - for example, introductory psychosexual work and training in trauma and sexual violence - to inform how she supports people affected by abuse, trauma or complex relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Leigh works with clients to identify goals, test different techniques and find the methods that resonate with each individual's needs and preferences, adjusting the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Leigh is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support around work, family and other commitments. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people who live elsewhere or have mobility or time constraints to access licensed professionals and continue consistent therapeutic work without geographic limits.