Leigh Cooper, BACP

Leigh Cooper is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings seven years of practice to her work. She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. Leigh aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels hard and find clearer ways forward.

Leigh draws on her own personal experience of therapy to shape how she sits with clients. She emphasises genuineness, acceptance and empathy in sessions. People come to her feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by grief, or unsure how to cope with life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, and explores relationship difficulties and career concerns.

Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, self-harm and destructive behaviour. Leigh has experience with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome awareness, ADHD awareness, and compassion fatigue.

Leigh offers both short-term and longer-term counselling. She follows the BACP Ethical Framework and maintains professional indemnity insurance. Continuing professional development has included training on sexual violence, psychosexual topics, personality issues and relationship work.

Clients can expect a collaborative, person-centred approach that balances listening with gentle challenge. Leigh aims to help people acknowledge what is important to them and to work towards practical change at a pace that suits each person.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online counselling

Leigh describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the person in front of her. One common approach is person-centred work, which means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps you find your own solutions. This style is useful for building self-understanding and restoring confidence after loss or low mood.

Another often-used direction is trauma-informed support. That involves pacing conversations, noticing triggers and helping people develop coping strategies for distressing memories or emotional overwhelm. This can help when someone is recovering from abuse or repeated stressful events.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Leigh will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as therapy progresses. She aims to work collaboratively so that techniques match what feels helpful for you rather than imposing a single method.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during work breaks or evenings. It can also let people choose shorter phone conversations if that suits their day, or longer video sessions when they want a fuller face-to-face feel. Registered and accredited professionals work in different ways online, and Leigh will help you decide what will work best for your life and goals.