- Warm and non-judgemental
- Short or long term work
- Experience with trauma
About Leigh
Leigh Cooper is a counsellor who draws on seven years of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She is a BACP member, which means she works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy standards. Leigh writes plainly and offers a respectful space for people to talk through difficult feelings and events.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns. These include relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. She also supports those wrestling with self-esteem, career uncertainty, codependency and family-related problems.
Leigh trained as a person-centred counsellor and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. She has continued professional development in areas such as autism awareness, ADHD awareness, working with sexual violence and aspects of psychosexual therapy.
Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, self-harm and destructive behaviours, and with survivors of trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence. That experience informs how she responds in sessions, with attention to safety and pacing.
In sessions Leigh aims to be genuine, accepting and empathic. She offers both short-term and longer-term work and focuses on building a collaborative relationship. People can expect to be listened to without judgement and to be helped to name and move through the problems that matter to them.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Leigh practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, acceptance and building trust. This approach helps people who need time to talk through feelings, understand patterns such as codependency, and discover their own solutions.She also uses evidence-based techniques drawn from trauma-informed practice to help people who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events. These methods concentrate on pacing, grounding and making sense of difficult memories so clients feel steadier day to day.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leigh will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs and comfort level, and she adapts the work as things change over time.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow a quieter check-in during a work break or from a calm environment. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video and want a shorter phone or text-based check-in, depending on what the therapist and client agree works best.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leigh commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, as well as trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include codependency, ADHD, self-esteem and family-related problems.
How would you describe Leigh's therapeutic style?
Leigh works in a person-centred way that emphasises genuineness, acceptance and empathy. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk openly and explore what matters to them.
What is Leigh's professional background?
She has seven years' experience working with people affected by addiction, self-harm and trauma. Her work has included supporting survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
What credentials and region are associated with Leigh?
Leigh is an Accredited member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leigh?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.