About me
Leigh – AUdHD & Neuro-Affirming Therapist
I am an experienced AUdHD and neuro-affirming therapist working across school settings, alongside private practice in both Baldock an Stotfold, Hertfordshire. I also offer Walking therapy (nature therapy) Being outdoors can create a calming and less pressured therapeutic environment, helping you feel more relaxed and comfortable while talking. Walking side by side can feel more natural than sitting face to face, particularly for those who find traditional therapy settings overwhelming.
I support children age 5+, teenagers and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, bereavement and menopause. My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity and an understanding that every individual experiences the world differently.
I work extensively with autistic children and young people aged 5+, as well as those with ADHD, supporting both them and their families through emotional, social and educational challenges. Within school settings, I help young people build confidence, develop emotional understanding and navigate important transitions beyond school life.
My therapeutic approach is creative, flexible and neuro-affirming. I incorporate creative and play-based therapeutic approaches to help children and young people express themselves, process emotions and strengthen communication and social understanding in a way that feels safe and accessible to them.
I also have significant experience supporting families whose children have experienced school exclusion or behavioural difficulties, recognising the wider emotional impact this can have on the entire family.
My approach is straightforward, supportive and tailored to the individual.
I understand that people engage with therapy in different ways, particularly neurodivergent clients who may have found other environments or approaches difficult in the past. I aim to provide a space that feels calm, accepting and practical, where clients can explore challenges at their own pace.
I work collaboratively with clients and families, adapting sessions to suit communication styles, sensory needs and personal strengths. Whether through conversation, creative work or outdoor sessions, the focus is always on finding an approach that feels accessible and meaningful for the individual.
Professional Standards
I work professionally and ethically in accordance with BACP guidelines and regularly attend Clinical Supervision.
To maintain and develop my professional knowledge and skills, I complete a minimum of 32 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year.
I also hold:
Enhanced DBS clearance
Full professional insurance
If you would like to discuss support for yourself, your child or your family, I would be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, qualifications & experience
ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Person Centred Therapy
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Person Centred Therapy
Certificate in Counselling Skills.
BACP - Certificate of Proficiency
Continued Professional Development/Certificates:
working therapeutically with stones (2024)
Working with the highly sensitive person (2024)
working with females with ADHD (2023)
CBT Working with children and adolescents (2022)
Working with self harm and suicide (2022)
Working with male clients (2021)
Creative Therapy - working with arts and media (2020)
The Impact of Trauma In Infancy on Child Development (2020)
Life Story work (2019)
Safeguarding children within Domestic Violence (2019)
Working with ASD (2019)
Couples therapy (2019)
LGBTQ ‘I’m still me’ (2018)
Reflecting on Ethical and Clinical Dilemmas (2018)
Working with Sexualised Trauma (2018)
Working legally with Sexual Abuse (2018)
Bereavement linked to Trauma (2017)
Working with Suicide (2017)
Anxiety Provoking Situations (2017)
Working therapeutically with individuals convicted or accused of sexual offending
GDPR (2018-19)
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
I have full public liability insurance.
I regularly update my counselling knowledge and skills by participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer short, mid and long-term face to face counselling depending on your needs. There is no obligation to commit to a fixed number of sessions.
Adults and Young people - £60 per session. (50 minutes)
Couples - £70.00 per session. (60 minutes)
Family Counselling £70 per session. (60 minutes)
Students/NHS workers - Please contact for further details
Sliding scale payments for those receiving Benefits are offered. Please inquire to see how it can work for you.
When I work
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday/Thursday until 8pm
Further information
Sliding scale payments are offered for those in receipt of Benefits or in Low income households. Students will also be offered a discounted rate along with NHS staff.
