Sarah Leonard, BACP

Sarah Leonard works from an integrative, person-centred approach that keeps the client at the heart of the work. She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 18 years of experience. Sarah aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings and decisions.

She draws on several approaches to shape sessions around each person. That can include cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking. It may also use dialectical behaviour techniques for emotional regulation and mindfulness exercises to build steadiness day to day.

Sarah has spent many years supporting people who face stress, anxiety and depression, and she also works with issues such as ADHD, addictions and relationship struggles. She also offers help around career matters, parenting stresses and eating-related concerns. Her practice includes work with LGBT and gender dysphoria matters, and with people affected by trauma, dissociation or mood disorders.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person needs. Sarah mixes practical strategies with space to reflect on feelings and patterns. She uses motivational interviewing when people want help with change and psychoeducation to explain what is happening and why.

Sarah works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Conversations are in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match people and plan next steps.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and working at the person's pace to build understanding and trust. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk through feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and stress because it gives steps people can try between sessions.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT-informed strategies, add skills for managing intense emotions and improving self-control. These techniques can help with mood swings, impulsive behaviour and problems with distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sarah will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and she tailors techniques as the work progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular appointments around work or family commitments. Confirm the available session formats when you book, as current options will be provided at scheduling.