Sarah Leonard, BACP

Sarah Leonard is licensed in England and accredited with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings 18 years of professional experience to her work. She offers an inclusive, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where people from varied backgrounds can explore challenges and build resilience. Her practice is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and collaborative partnership, and she adapts her approach to reflect each individual’s needs and pace.

Sarah specialises in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and ADHD. She works integratively, combining person-centred principles with DBT-informed strategies and practical psychoeducation to help clients develop clearer self-understanding and practical skills for everyday life. Sessions are tailored to the concerns presented, whether those involve emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, or navigating major life changes.

Known for walking alongside people rather than directing them, Sarah emphasises a respectful, client-led process that honours individual goals and timing. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship that fosters growth, coping, and meaningful change through a mix of empathy, evidence-informed techniques, and collaborative planning.

Integrative Approaches and Online Care

Sarah draws on client-centred therapy to place the individual’s experience at the heart of the work, offering an empathic, non-directive stance that helps people explore their values and goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, used in a DBT-informed way, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness - helpful for mood instability and intense emotions. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and acceptance practices that support stress reduction and improved focus, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts interventions over time to reflect progress and evolving priorities.

Online therapy with Sarah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care with a registered professional.