- Client-centred care
- Practical CBT tools
- Trauma-informed support
About Leah
Leah Murphy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and grief. She also supports concerns such as depression, sleep difficulties, parenting pressures and self-esteem. Leah uses a straightforward, calm approach to make it easier to begin talking about hard things.
She draws on 21 years of experience in the field and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions she aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. The first meeting usually focuses on understanding the immediate worries and practical next steps.
Leah combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past events are affecting day-to-day life. That mix helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and manage upsetting feelings more effectively.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the person's comfort. Leah will suggest simple exercises to practise between meetings, such as thought records, grounding techniques or paced breathing, and will review what works for each person. She pays attention to sleep and rest concerns and tailors suggestions to support better routines and coping.
People who come to Leah often want a clear plan as well as space to be heard. She balances listening with practical steps so clients leave sessions with something to try.
Approaches in online counselling and how they help
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the pace of work; it suits people who want space to talk and to feel understood before trying new steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be useful when emotions feel intense.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and help people stick with small homework tasks between meetings. Because formats are not specified in her biography, please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions useful when they need a shorter check-in, a calmer setting with fewer distractions, or the convenience of not travelling to an appointment. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and sleep strategies to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leah commonly help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief along with sleep problems, depression, ADHD and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Leah combines listening with practical skills. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the person needs right now.
How long has she been practising?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in counselling and related settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.