Leigh Cooper, BACP

Leigh Cooper is a compassionate counsellor who supports people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and major life changes. With seven years of professional experience, she works with individuals facing depression, challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD, struggles with self-esteem, and a wide range of family and relationship concerns including blended family and fatherhood issues.

She trained as a Person Centred Counsellor and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB. Leigh is an accredited member of the BACP - MBACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists, and she practices in line with that professional framework. She offers both short-term and longer-term therapy and carries professional indemnity insurance.

Leigh has worked for many years with people affected by addiction, self-harm, sexual abuse, domestic violence and other traumatic experiences, and she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients explore patterns such as attachment, codependency, control issues and abandonment. She has continued professional development in areas including working with sexual violence, psychosexual therapy, personality difficulties, autism awareness and ADHD awareness.

Her approach emphasises empathy, genuineness and non-judgemental listening, creating a warm and respectful space where clients and therapist collaborate to identify the issues that matter and to work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Leigh draws on a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. This approach focuses on empathy, acceptance and helping people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace, which can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and adjusting to life changes.

She also integrates techniques aimed at addressing the impact of trauma and difficult life events, offering ways to process painful experiences and build coping strategies for symptoms that follow challenging circumstances. In addition, Leigh is informed by training in areas such as psychosexual concerns and working with neurodiversity, which can shape how sessions are tailored to individual needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Leigh works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences and life situation. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best match.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from different locations. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and manageable, making it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family and other commitments.