Counsellor profile
Leigh Newton, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and addiction
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Mindfulness practice
About Leigh
Counsellor Leigh Newton is a BACP member with seven years' experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. He also helps people facing relationship and family problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and major life changes.
Leigh describes psychotherapy as a specialist talking treatment. He uses this to help people understand difficult feelings and make decisions about their next steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past patterns might still be shaping day-to-day life.
He draws on Jungian ideas about symbols and personal meaning. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without acting on them. Psychodynamic thinking helps him look at repeated patterns and relationship issues that keep causing trouble.
Leigh has experience working with people who have autism and learning differences, and with complex behavioural needs linked to trauma or addiction. He aims to address both immediate problems and deeper patterns that make life harder over time.
Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through difficult moments, sort out priorities and find ways to cope that fit their life. He encourages straightforward discussion about goals and what might feel manageable in practical terms.
For people considering counselling he invites questions about the process and what to expect. Booking starts by selecting the online counselling options button and completing the short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Jungian Therapy looks at symbols, dreams and personal meaning. It can help when people feel a loss of direction, struggle with self-understanding, or want to look at deeper patterns behind behaviour.Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without automatic reaction. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress and maintaining calm during difficult moments.
Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on repeated relationship patterns and early influences that affect current life. It helps people see why they react in certain ways and consider different choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as therapy progresses.
Check the session options before booking to confirm the formats currently offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of methods to match how someone wants to work.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, ADHD and related issues.
How does he work in sessions?
He offers psychotherapy that combines talking, reflection and practical coping strategies. Sessions look at current difficulties and past patterns.
How long has he practised?
He has seven years of experience working with people on emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost of sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.