Leigh Cooper

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• ADHD and autism

About Leigh

Leigh Cooper works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues. She uses person-centred counselling and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what matters to them. Leigh is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' experience in the field.

Leigh trained to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with CPCAB. She offers both short-term and longer-term work and follows the BACP Ethical Framework in her practice. Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, self-harm, sexual abuse, domestic violence and other traumatic experiences.

In sessions she focuses on listening without judgment and helping people identify practical steps they can try between meetings. She supports clients dealing with loss, life changes, work and career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues related to ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, attachment and abandonment, and patterns such as codependency and control problems.

Leigh has completed continued professional development in areas including working with sexual violence, psychosexual topics, personality difficulties, autism awareness and ADHD awareness. She carries professional indemnity insurance and practises in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, users are asked to use the platform matching process to choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Leigh draws on person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, reflecting what is said, and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people who want space to talk through feelings and make decisions about relationships, work or life changes.

She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety and mood problems. These techniques involve practical exercises and strategies that help manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and can include structured ways of working on coping skills and emotional regulation.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Leigh will discuss goals, try methods that suit the client, and review what helps most as therapy progresses. That collaborative process shapes the plan for sessions.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling around work and family life and reducing travel time. If you need to check which session formats are offered, please confirm current options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments and to have shorter or longer meetings depending on your schedule.

Topics Leigh lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Leigh

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people who are experiencing stress, anxiety and related low mood.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers person-centred counselling and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years' experience working with people in challenging circumstances.

Is she a BACP member and where is she based?

She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I have sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.