Leigh Cooper, BACP

Leigh Cooper is a person-centred counsellor who supports people navigating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and other challenging life experiences. She welcomes those who feel stuck or uncertain and offers a warm, non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and events. Her own experience of therapy informed her decision to train professionally and drives a commitment to genuineness, acceptance and empathic listening.

Leigh has worked for many years with individuals affected by addiction, self-harm, relationship breakdowns and the consequences of traumatic or abusive experiences, including sexual abuse and domestic violence. She offers both short-term and longer-term therapy, adapting to the pace and needs of each person while creating an environment that may be supportive and, at times, constructively challenging. Her approach emphasises being listened to and understood as a foundation for working through anxieties and problems.

Leigh holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She maintains professional development through courses such as work with sexual violence, psychosexual therapy introduction, autism and ADHD awareness, and training on personality difficulties. She works in line with professional ethical standards and aims to help people recognise and make meaningful change through the counselling relationship.

Person-Centred and Trauma-Informed Care Online

Leigh primarily works from a person-centred perspective, which focuses on empathic listening, acceptance and supporting a person to find their own insights and solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a safe, accepting space to explore emotions, relationships and self-understanding.

She also integrates trauma-aware methods that aim to help people process the impact of difficult or abusive experiences in ways that respect pacing and safety. For individuals who have concerns related to intimacy or sexual health, her training in introductory psychosexual approaches informs sensitive conversations and practical steps forward.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey and Leigh collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the work as required so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy with Leigh is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular sessions from different locations and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.