Leigh Franks

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Award Winning Integrative Counsellor MSc, BSc, MNCPS Acc.

About me

Perhaps you’ve spent so long holding everything together that you’ve lost sight of yourself somewhere along the way.

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected from yourself or simply aware that something needs to change.

You don’t have to know exactly what that change looks like before reaching out. You don’t need to have everything figured out either.

Counselling offers you a confidential, supportive space to pause, think out loud and make sense of what you’ve been carrying. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface to help you gain clarity and understanding about yourself so you can move towards meaningful change.

Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to carry it on your own anymore.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, life transitions and feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

I offer both short-term counselling (up to six sessions) and longer-term therapy, depending on what feels right for you.

We’ll regularly review how our work is progressing so that therapy remains focused on what you need.

I keep an intentionally small client caseload, so I’m able to give you the time, attention and care you deserve, while staying present throughout our work together.

Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll work at a pace that’s right for you.

If this feels like the right place to begin, I look forward to hearing from you.

It all begins with a conversation.

Training, qualifications & experience

Over the years I’ve supported people experiencing anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, trauma, major life changes and many of life’s quieter struggles that don’t always have a name.

Alongside my counselling qualifications, I have a degree in Human Psychology, a Master’s in Mental Health Clinical Research and additional training in leadership and coaching. Over the years, I’ve worked in a range of settings  (including established agencies) and supported people of all ages with a wide variety of experiences.

People come to me with many different concerns. Some are living with anxiety, low mood or stress. Others are navigating bereavement, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low self-esteem or the lasting impact of trauma. What matters most to me isn’t fitting you into a category, but understanding your individual experience and what you’re carrying.

Every person I work with is different, so each session is shaped around your individual needs. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I adapt the way we work to what feels most helpful for you, creating a space that is supportive, collaborative and focused on what matters most to you.

What remains consistent throughout, is my commitment to offering a space that feels safe, respectful and supportive. I bring not only my training and experience, but compassion, care and a way of working that supports meaningful change over time.

Member organisations

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Often life issues don't fit into clear categories. If you do not see what you are currently struggling with listed above and would like to discuss further, we can discuss this at a 20 minute no obligation introductory call. 

Therapies offered

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Fees

£75.00 per session

When I work

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Further information

Free parking available for face to face appointments

Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
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Key details

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The room is located up one flight of stairs

Leigh Franks
Leigh Franks