Sarah Leonard, BACP

Sarah Leonard is a UK-based therapist with 18 years of clinical experience who brings a warm, collaborative approach to her practice. She is licensed in England and accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which recognises standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Sarah works integratively, combining person-centred foundations with DBT-informed skills and psychoeducation to tailor support to each person's needs.

She specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, ADHD, eating and parenting concerns, and challenges related to gender and sexual identity. Her practice is informed by a commitment to inclusivity and authenticity, and she has particular experience supporting members of the LGBT community and people managing borderline personality features or ADHD.

Sarah emphasises a non-judgmental, paced way of working, aiming to walk alongside clients as they explore change, build coping skills, and pursue personal goals. Her sessions focus on practical strategies alongside emotional understanding, with plans shaped to fit each individual’s circumstances and preferences.

Approaches that guide remote therapeutic work

Sarah Leonard draws on a few complementary approaches when working online to meet the needs of different clients. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and creating an accepting atmosphere - it helps people explore their feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - often called DBT - combines emotional acceptance with practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing harmful behaviours. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers structured techniques to shift unhelpful patterns and develop coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sarah approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and adapt methods so the work fits the individual.

Online therapy with Sarah is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions, access support from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area, and use formats that suit different communication preferences.