Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow, BACP

Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings over three years of professional therapeutic experience alongside more than a decade of informal support for people managing their mental health. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and life changes related to identity and transitions. Her practice emphasizes empowering people to understand their emotions and rebuild confidence while developing practical coping skills.

Jareeda creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly and explored collaboratively. She draws on established therapeutic methods to help clients address relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and the effects of loss, while supporting improvements in communication and self-worth. Her approach is person-focused and adaptable to each client’s needs.

Jareeda holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and specializes in working with the global majority. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing takes courage, and she offers steady, compassionate support to help people move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Jareeda integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses - this approach can help when attachment issues or fears of abandonment affect relationships. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on the person’s own experience and strengths so that clients feel heard and supported as they find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key method she applies to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jareeda works collaboratively with each person to tailor therapy to their needs, goals, and preferences. She assesses progress and adapts methods so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, or connect through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable at each step of the process.