Kam Leihal

Kam Leihal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with relationship concerns, self-esteem difficulties, stress and anxiety, and coping with life changes. She also helps with family issues, grief, parenting pressures and trauma and abuse. Kam works in a calm, grounded way and treats each person as an individual. Her manner is warm and she aims to shape sessions around what the client needs at the time.

Kam draws on many counselling ideas rather than a single method. She uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches alongside existential and Jungian perspectives, with mindfulness practices woven in when helpful. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage stress, clearer communication in relationships, and understanding patterns that have shaped current feelings and behaviours.

She has 18 years of experience working in mental health, education and community settings. That background includes supporting people through divorce and separation, blended family challenges, immigration-related stress, caregiving strain and career uncertainty. Kam pays particular attention to attachment, abandonment, body image and issues around guilt and shame.

Her work often involves reflecting on family of origin patterns, identifying coping strategies, and exploring life purpose or midlife transitions. Kam aims to help people reconnect with their own strengths and make choices that fit their values. The pace is collaborative and tailored to each person.

If you prefer to start by matching with a counsellor, follow the Start Therapy process and complete the short questionnaire to schedule a first session.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and feelings. It helps people notice patterns in how they connect and offers new ways to respond in close relationships.

Client-centred therapy prioritises the person in the room. It involves open listening, reflection and meeting people where they are so they can find their own solutions and sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is usually part of the first few sessions. The therapist will listen to your priorities and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as goals evolve.

If you are considering online work, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats lets you pick what fits your routine and needs. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is hectic. They can also make it simpler to keep appointments when living abroad or balancing work and caregiving commitments.