About me
About me
You may be carrying a great deal while trying to keep going. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, struggling in relationships, grieving, or finding yourself stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful.
Sometimes there is a clear reason for why things feel difficult. Other times, we may simply sense that something feels hard to hold, confusing, or no longer quite fits.
When we begin to pay attention to our inner lives, it can open the door to living in ways that feel more meaningful, connected and more authentic to us. Therapy can offer space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing and gently understand yourself more deeply.
Midlife, menopause, anxiety, trauma, changing relationships, chronic or invisible illness, loss, or unresolved experiences from the past can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and unsure how to move forward.
I’m Lea, an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist, and I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can pause, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing, without judgement and at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and burnout
- Trauma and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences
- Childhood or relational wounds, attachment difficulties, and relationship challenges
- Low self-esteem, self-worth, or self-criticism
- Grief, loss, and life transitions
- Chronic or invisible illness and the emotional impact of living with health challenges
- Menopause, perimenopause, and the emotional and identity shifts of midlife
- Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of yourself
- Depression or low mood
- Neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism
- Creative blocks and personal growth for artists and creatives
I have a particular interest in trauma, attachment, menopause and midlife transitions, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of feeling disconnected from yourself or your life.
How I work
As an integrative therapist, I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, while remaining grounded in person-centred values of empathy, collaboration, and respect for your autonomy.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be yourself.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and relational. Together, we may gently explore what is shaping your thoughts, emotions, relationships, coping patterns, and sense of self. This might include understanding the impact of past experiences, exploring self-critical beliefs, noticing relational patterns, or making sense of emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to hold alone.
I do not believe therapy is about “fixing” you. Rather, I see it as an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and move towards greater clarity, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
Clients often tell me that, over time, they begin to feel more grounded, more able to trust themselves and more confident navigating relationships and life’s challenges.
What to expect
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if this is your first experience of counselling.
Our first session is an opportunity for us to gently get to know each other and talk about what has brought you here. There is no pressure to share everything straight away, and you do not need to arrive with things neatly figured out.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
Together, we will move at a pace that feels supportive and manageable, creating space to explore whatever feels important to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MFA in Fine Art and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling. Over the last decade, I’ve also mentored artists, supporting both their creative growth and personal development.
I’ve worked in a variety of supportive roles, including pastoral work with students, volunteering on crisis helplines, and working as a psychotherapist with clients facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Across all of this, I’ve honed my skills in listening deeply, understanding each person’s experience, and walking alongside them as they explore change, growth, and what truly matters to them.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Menopause and the perimenopausal years can be a time of significant transition, bringing shifts in mood, energy, sleep, identity, and how you relate to yourself and others. You may notice anger, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, or a quiet sense of disconnection from who you once were. These experiences can feel confusing, isolating, or unexpectedly intense.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to helping you deepen self-understanding and reconnect with what is meaningful.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute initial online consultation. This gives us a chance to meet, talk a little about what brings you to therapy, and for you to ask any questions you may have. It’s also an opportunity to get a sense of whether working together feels comfortable and right for you.
My fee operates on a sliding scale of £60–£75 per session. I trust you to choose a rate within this range that feels manageable for you. For some clients, fortnightly sessions can also be a more sustainable option, and we can talk about what might work best for your circumstances.
When I work
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Further information
Therapy can offer a rare kind of space in a busy and demanding world — a place to pause, reflect, and speak openly about what is on your mind. Many people arrive carrying thoughts, feelings, or experiences that have never had room to be explored fully.
Through conversation, curiosity, and careful attention, therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself: your emotions, patterns, relationships and the meanings you make of your experiences. Over time, this process often brings greater clarity, self-compassion and trust in your own judgement.
Rather than offering quick solutions, therapy supports you to reconnect with your own inner resources, strengthening your ability to navigate challenges, set boundaries and move towards a life that feels more aligned with your needs, values, and sense of self.
