Counsellor profile
Leigh Cooper, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- BACP accredited
- Works with trauma
About Leigh
Counsellor Leigh Cooper is an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with seven years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues and ADHD.
Leigh describes a counselling practice shaped by her own experience of therapy. She trained to be a person-centred counsellor and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. She follows the BACP Ethical Framework and carries professional indemnity insurance.
She has worked for many years supporting people affected by addiction, self-harm, sexual abuse and domestic violence. She also works with people facing low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, career strain and major life changes.
Sessions are offered with flexibility for short-term or longer-term work. Leigh combines a focus on listening with gently challenging conversations. She aims to help people name what is causing distress and to find practical ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.
Leigh has completed continuing professional development in areas such as autism awareness, ADHD awareness, working with sexual violence and psychosexual issues. These trainings inform how she approaches complex or sensitive topics in sessions.
People who contact her are invited to start by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. This helps to clarify concerns and to agree how to work together going forward.
Approaches and online counselling with Leigh Cooper
Leigh uses evidence-informed ways of working that put clear listening at the centre of sessions. One core strand is person-centred counselling, which focuses on the person's own experience and the therapeutic relationship to help clarify feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a space to talk through personal or relational problems and to be heard without judgement.She also draws on trauma-aware practice learned through training in working with sexual violence and trauma survivors. This involves pacing conversations, recognising trauma responses and helping people develop ways to manage distressing memories or reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leigh will discuss different methods with each person and agree together what fits best, based on needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as goals become clearer.
If you are considering remote counselling, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy day, avoiding travel time and allowing a shorter check-in when needed. Some people prefer shorter phone conversations when they cannot be on camera, while others choose video to see facial cues. Ask about the options so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of issues does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, ADHD and related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practises a person-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding, with gentle challenges when needed to help people move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working with people in a range of difficult circumstances, including addiction, self-harm and domestic violence.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is an accredited member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.