About me
Life brings its share of tough times and if you’re struggling, then comparing and minimising your experience thinking “other people have it worse” only adds to the burden. The reality is you deserve support and you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. My aim is to create a space where you can express what’s going on for you, explore who you are and what you want moving forward.
You might feel like many of the people I work with — stressed, overwhelmed, and caught in a constant inner monologue. Maybe you replay that embarrassing thing you said to your neighbour. You say yes to another request from the PTA or your boss even though you’re already doing too much. At night, your thoughts drag you into another endless “what if” cycle, leaving you exhausted by day. When someone asks what you do for fun, you’re not sure how to answer but also feel frustrated that no one really knows the real you. You treat weekends as the time to catch-up because when you try to rest and recharge, guilt sneaks in.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way, you can find clarity, calm, and confidence — and begin to reconnect with yourself in ways that feel freeing, energising, and real.
Growing through your challenges
Often people want to get back to when they felt better but I believe we are constantly growing and evolving. The hard things we go through change us, and we might never be the same again. I hold an optimistic view that you can weather life’s storms and find your way through. Counselling can be like a compass, helping you navigate even when the path ahead is unclear.
Through our work together, you will:
- Learn to express yourself and articulate your needs.
- Heal from the past and recognise what is holding you back.
- Gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what truly matters to you.
- Develop effective coping strategies to navigate challenges with greater resilience.
Facing up to issues is difficult and challenging but counselling is a positive space. Processing what we have been through is important, but rather than staying overly focussed on the past I keep in mind that we are working to improve your wellbeing.
Sometimes, we can get so fixated on the healing that we forget living in the present moment so part of working together is looking at what changes you can make, even if you’re in the midst of one of your darkest times.
At the end of therapy, people I work with often say that they feel lighter. That they have increased their sense of trust and belief in themselves. That they feel capable and have learned how to better support themselves.
When you work with me, you can expect:
- No judgement: You’ll find a space free from criticism of your thoughts, feelings or decisions.
- Unwavering hope and belief: I’ll hold onto hope for your future and believe in your capabilities, even when you feel broken and can’t see it yourself.
- Kindness and compassion: My therapy journey started as a client so I understand the experience from both sides.
Counselling is a unique, personalised journey and our work together is tailored entirely to you. For instance, your experience of anxiety will be vastly different from anyone else's: When did it first appear? How does it manifest in your body? What does it prevent you from doing? I love helping you explore the nuances of your own experiences. I don't just see a list of symptoms; you're so much more than your difficulties.
Taking Your Next Step:
It takes courage to seek support, and simply reading this means you've already taken an important first step. Finding the right counsellor is a personal decision, and I'm here to answer any questions you may have.
If you'd like to explore working together, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call or you can introduce yourself via email.
You can reach me:
- Through the counselling directory contact form.
- Via my website for email, text, or voicemail options: www.carolyn.leith.co.uk
How We'll Work Together
Our counselling sessions offer a confidential and contained 50-minute space each week, dedicated entirely to you. Here, you can openly discuss what's on your mind and its impact, knowing everything you share will remain private and understood from your perspective.
I'll follow your lead, allowing you to set the pace and focus on whatever feels most important to you. My comfortable counselling room (or our online space) is designed to be a relaxed environment where you can feel safe to explore.
I continuously update my knowledge of the latest counselling developments in theory and interventions. This ensures I can offer a flexible, informed, and tailored approach, helping you gain maximum clarity, insight, and new perspectives on your challenges.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a Registered and Accredited Member of the BACP, adhering strictly to their ethical framework.
My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing primarily from:
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Creative Counselling
- Transactional Analysis
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Beyond traditional talking therapy, I often incorporate experiential learning and creative resources to provide a holistic and engaging experience.
I specialise in supporting individuals who are grappling with:
- Loss of a sense of self
- Low self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
My goal is to provide you with the tools and understanding to navigate these challenges effectively.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
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