Leah Earl

Name: Leah Earl
Address: Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7, GB
Telephone: +447947508615
Price range: £45.00 per session

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Psychotherapist/counsellor. BSc, MSc, MBCAP

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Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7

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About me

Welcome — I’m glad you’re here.
If you’ve found yourself here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply unsure of what to do next. Perhaps you’ve been coping for a long time, but things have started to feel harder than they used to.

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if you’re nervous about being judged or don’t know where to begin. My aim is to offer you a warm, safe and genuinely non-judgemental space where you can be yourself, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.

I’m a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I believe you are the expert in your own life. I won’t tell you how you should feel or what you should do. Instead, we’ll work collaboratively to explore what’s happening for you, at a pace that feels comfortable.

Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships and experiences, and begin to understand patterns that may be affecting how you feel and how you respond to situations. My hope is that therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion and clarity about what you need.

ADHD & neurodivergent-friendly therapy
As someone with ADHD myself, I have personal experience of being neurodivergent and understand that the way we experience the world, emotions, relationships and everyday life can sometimes feel very different from what is expected of us.

I welcome neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD and those who may be questioning whether they are neurodivergent.

You don't need to mask, have everything organised, or find the "right" words in our sessions. I understand that things like overwhelm, emotional regulation, executive functioning, difficulty concentrating, procrastination and feeling misunderstood can all have an impact on wellbeing.

Where possible, I’ll adapt our sessions to suit your individual needs, communication style and way of processing information. Therapy shouldn't be about trying to fit yourself into a particular way of working — it should feel like a space where you can be understood as you are.

What can I help with?
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including:

Anxiety and stress
Depression and low mood
ADHD and neurodivergent experiences
Low self-esteem and self-acceptance
Relationship difficulties
Grief and bereavement
Intrusive thoughts
Life changes and transitions
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or lost
Personal growth and developing a better understanding of yourself
Alongside my person-centred approach, I also integrate CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) techniques where appropriate.

This can offer practical ways of exploring the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and can be particularly helpful if you're looking for tools to manage anxiety, unhelpful thought patterns or everyday challenges.

However, I don't believe therapy should be a "one size fits all" approach. We'll work together to find what feels useful and appropriate for you.

Alongside being a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I have qualifications in personal training and nutrition.

For some clients, emotional wellbeing can be closely connected with how they feel about their body, food, exercise and self-worth. If this is something you're experiencing, I'm able to take a broader, integrative approach that considers both your emotional and physical wellbeing.

My approach is not about perfection or judgement. It's about helping you develop a kinder and more supportive relationship with yourself.

My qualifications & additional training
BSc Psychology (BPS accredited)
MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP accredited)
Accredited Member of the BACP
Additional training in:

Grief and bereavement
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
Psychological First Aid — Johns Hopkins University
Intrusive thoughts and anxiety management
Taking the first step
You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about before starting therapy. You don't need to have everything figured out, either.

If you're feeling nervous or unsure about reaching out, I offer a free 10-minute telephone consultation. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, tell me a little about what you're looking for and get a sense of whether I might be the right therapist for you.

And if the thought of making a phone call feels overwhelming, please feel free to email me instead. I'll always do my best to make that first step as easy and comfortable as possible.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating life with ADHD, dealing with low self-esteem, experiencing a difficult period in your life, or simply feel that you need some space to understand yourself better, you don't have to work through it alone.

I'd be very happy to hear from you.

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc (Hons) Psychology from the University of the West of Scotland
MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy from Strathclyde University

I have experience with a wide range of problems and have taken additional courses in grief and bereavement and psychological first aid from the John Hopkins University.

I am fully accredited with the BACP.