About me
I'm Leih, a trauma-informed psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. Many of the people I work with feel anxious, low, disconnected, or burdened by difficult transitions or family relationships. I work with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, midlife transitions and family estrangement, women who wish to explore what it is like to be female in today's world, as well a couples who want to find new ways to communicate.
I specialise in supporting individuals who seek understanding, discovering new perspectives and a path forward. You can expect warmth, compassion and a safe non-judgemental space, where you can explore your emotions and experiences at your own pace.
Together, we will explore your experiences, thoughts and emotions using a holistic blend of mindfulness, somatic practices, polyvagal theory, parts work and solution focused therapy, grounded in a humanistic approach to talking therapy. Where relaxation feels difficult, I also offer hypnotherapy as a gentle way to ease into the therapeutic process.
From October 2025, I will be offering couples therapy, drawing on specialist training in working with couples. This work supports partners in improving communication and navigating relationship challenges with greater understanding and connection.
I am particularly passionate about working with:
- Adults who have experienced trauma
- Those living with anxiety and depression
- Individuals feeling lost or unfulfilled in midlife
- Adults experiencing estrangement from family members
- Women who wish to explore what it means to be female in today's world.
- Groups of adults navigating loneliness, midlife transition, or family estrangement.
Clients often describe our work together as transformative. As one shared, “Leih has facilitated my journey beautifully. I have a new perspective on life and invaluable tools to help me navigate through the rest of life’s challenges.”
If you’re ready to take the first step towards change, exploration and growth, let's connect. I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you explore what feels most important.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
- BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling (First Class)
- Level 4 Diploma Person-Centred Integrative Counselling
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD,HCH)
- Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy (DAH,NPD)
- PGCert in Supervision in The Helping Professions
- PGDip in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Currently studying MSc in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy (completion June 2026)
- Currently completing Certificate in Working with Couples (completion December 2025)
Additional Specialist Training
- Emotional Freedom Technique, Advanced Practitioner
- Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
- Certificate in Principles of Transactional Analysis
- Certificate in Attachment Theory
- Certificate in Trauma -Informed Stabilisation Treatment, working with substance abuse. eating disorders, compulsive self-harm and suicidality.
- Certificate in Development of Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana.
- Certificate in Delivering Group Therapy. The Link Centre. Dr Rachael Hopping.
- Certificate of Professional Development in Group Therapy. Evidenced based strategies to facilitate and develop dynamic purposeful group therapy.
With over twenty years of experience teaching and caring for students and vulnerable adults, I bring deep empathy and understanding to my practice. I’m committed to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care.
Professional Memberships
MBACP- Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Accredited Member- National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Registered Member- National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
I adhere to strict ethical standards to protect your well-being.
If you are ready to begin, we can explore challenges and possibilities together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling (First Class)
- Level 4 Diploma Person Centred Integrative Counselling.
- Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (HPD,NCH)
- Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy (DAH,NPD)
- PGCert in Supervision in the Helping Professions
- PGDip in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Currently studying MSc in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy (completion June 2026)
- Currently completing Certificate in Working with Couples ( completion December 2025)
Addition Specialist Training
- Emotional Freedom Technique (Advanced Practitioner)
- Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
- Certificate in Principles of Transactional Analysis
- Certificate in Attachment Theory
- Certificate in Trauma-informed Stabilisation Treatment (working with substance misuse, eating disorder, self-harm, suicidality.
- Certificate in The Development of Polyvagal Theory (Deb Dana)
- Certificate in Developing Group Therapy (The Link Centre, Dr Rachael Hopping)
- Certificate in Professional Development in Group Therapy.
Professional Memberships
- MBACP-Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Accredited Member-National counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Registered Member- National Council of Hypnotherapy (HCH)
I receive regular clinical supervision with a senior supervisor. I adhere and uphold the professional standards of the organisation I am a member of.
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.
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.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free initial phone consultation 15-20 mins
Single session £60.00 - 60 minutes
Couples (from October 2025) £ 70-60 minutes. £100- 90 minutes.
A 10% discount is available for sessions booked in blocks of 5.
When I work
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Further information
I value integrity, professionalism, connection and I have a radical commitment to equity, respect and above all a passion for my profession.
If you feel I may be able to help you, I would love to connect with you.
