About me
Hello, I'm Leyla – Counsellor in Bodmin, Cornwall
Have you spent so long being there for everyone else that you've forgotten how to be there for yourself?
Perhaps you are the one people turn to when they need support. You keep going, meet expectations, look after others and try to hold everything together. From the outside, you might seem to be coping, but inside, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious or unsure of who you are anymore.
Maybe you find yourself overthinking conversations, questioning your decisions, feeling guilty when you say no or wondering why the same patterns keep appearing in your relationships. Perhaps you've been strong for so long that you don't know how to let your guard down. You don't have to have everything figured out before you come to counselling. And you don't have to wait until you're at breaking point to ask for support.
I'm Leyla, a qualified counsellor and Wellbeing Coach offering person-centred, trauma-informed counselling for women aged 16 and over. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can arrive exactly as you are, without having to pretend you're okay, explain everything perfectly or worry about being judged.
A space where you can be yourself
Women come to counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a particular difficulty they want to work through. At other times, there is simply a feeling that something isn't right, a heaviness they can't quite explain or a sense of having lost themselves along the way.
You might be experiencing:
-Anxiety, overthinking or a mind that rarely switches off
-Stress, emotional exhaustion or burnout
-Low self-esteem, self-doubt or feeling that you're never quite enough
-Difficulty setting boundaries, saying no or putting yourself first
-Relationship difficulties or patterns you find hard to break
-Grief, loss or feelings that are difficult to put into words
-Childhood experiences that continue to affect you today
-The lasting effects of trauma or difficult relationships
-Life transitions, uncertainty or changes in how you see yourself
-A sense of feeling stuck, disconnected or no longer like yourself
You may recognise some of these experiences, or you may not have the words for what you're feeling yet. You don't need a label or a clear explanation to begin.
Understanding you, not trying to fix you
I work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, with an understanding that our experiences can shape how we see ourselves, how safe we feel with others and how we respond to the world around us.
Sometimes the ways we cope today began as ways of protecting ourselves in the past. Being the strong one, keeping everyone happy, avoiding conflict or putting other people's needs first may once have helped you get through difficult situations. Over time, though, these patterns can leave you feeling depleted, disconnected from your own needs or unsure how to do things differently.
Rather than judging these patterns or expecting you to change overnight, we'll approach them with compassion and curiosity. You set the pace. You decide what feels comfortable to explore.
My role isn't to tell you who you should be or to give you all the answers. It's to walk alongside you as you begin to make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your feelings and discover what you need moving forward.
Counselling can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, build confidence, establish healthier boundaries and find new ways of relating to yourself and others. Change doesn't have to happen all at once. Sometimes, it begins with simply feeling heard.
Counselling in Bodmin, Cornwall and online across the UK
I offer face-to-face counselling from my comfortable therapy room in Bodmin, Cornwall, conveniently located for women in Bodmin and nearby areas, including Lostwithiel, Wadebridge, St Austell, St Blazey, Bugle, Lanivet, Roche, St Columb Major, Camelford and Launceston.
I also offer online and telephone counselling for women throughout the UK, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Whether you're looking for a counsellor in Bodmin, anxiety counselling in Cornwall, trauma-informed support or online counselling, I welcome you to get in touch.
You don't have to do everything alone
Perhaps you've been thinking about counselling for a while but haven't quite felt ready. Perhaps you're used to managing things on your own, or you worry that your problems aren't serious enough to ask for help.
You don't need to justify your feelings or compare your struggles with anyone else's. What you're experiencing matters because it matters to you.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone or WhatsApp call. It's an opportunity for us to talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and explore whether we feel like the right fit to work together. There's no pressure to have everything worked out before we speak.
Getting in touch
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours at the latest. If you haven't received a reply, please check your spam or junk email folder, as my response may occasionally end up there.
If something in these words resonates with you, perhaps this is your invitation to take a small step towards yourself. You don't have to be ready for everything. You only have to begin where you are.
I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered member (MBACP), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 5 Diploma in Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- NCFE Level 2 Counselling skills
- Level 2 Group facilitator training
- BA (Hons) Marmara University, Turkey
- Mental health and wellbeing practitioner, primary care setting.
- Health and wellbeing coach, Certificate from European Mentoring and Coaching Council
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training
- Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity, and mental health support
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Availability & Fees
I offer face-to-face, online and telephone counselling and wellbeing coaching, with flexible appointments designed to fit around work, family life and other commitments.
Appointments are available:
Monday to Thursday: Online, telephone and face-to-face counselling available from 5:30pm onwards. In-person sessions are held in Bodmin.
Friday: Online and telephone counselling available from 5:30pm onwards.
Saturday: Face-to-face counselling in Bodmin, as well as online and telephone appointments, available from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Sessions are usually offered on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on your individual needs and preferences.
Fees
Individual counselling or coaching sessions (60 minutes): £50
The fee is the same for face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.
Payment is requested in advance by bank transfer. If you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice.
If you're unsure whether counselling or coaching is the right approach for you, I offer a free 20-minute introductory telephone or WhatsApp call. This is an opportunity for us to discuss what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions you may have, and explore whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
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