Leigh Cooper

Leigh Cooper is a counsellor with seven years' experience supporting people through hard moments. She holds a BACP accreditation, and works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Leigh aims to offer a warm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them.

Leigh began counselling after her own experience of therapy, which showed her the value of being heard without judgement. That personal path influenced her decision to train; she completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with CPCAB and later took further professional courses in areas such as autism awareness and ADHD awareness.

Across her career she has worked with people facing addiction, low self-esteem and self-harming behaviours. She also has experience supporting survivors of trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence. Leigh offers both short-term and longer-term work depending on the person's needs.

In sessions she focuses on listening first and then helping people map out practical next steps. Conversations may cover relationship stress, grief, career pressures, compassion fatigue, or questions about identity and belonging. She also supports people dealing with ADHD-related challenges and attachment or abandonment concerns.

Leigh works with individuals from the United Kingdom and accepts international clients in English. To begin, clients use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Person-centred work focuses on being genuinely listened to and accepted. It helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start by creating space to speak and be heard. This approach is often used for issues like low self-esteem, relationship stress and grief.

Trauma-informed ways of working mean paying attention to how past harm affects someone now. That usually involves pacing conversations, building safety in sessions and helping people make sense of difficult memories or reactions. It can be useful for survivors of abuse, domestic violence and other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to choose what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals and needs become clearer. Decisions about style and length of work are made together, and can change over time.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how Leigh runs appointments. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer speaking without being on camera or who need sessions outside usual office hours.