Louise Leonard

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About me

I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with several years' experience offering one-to-one therapy for adults aged 18 and over. I work both short-term and long-term, depending on your needs. Sessions take place in my therapy room in Haggerston/Dalston, Hackney, East London, or online.

My practice is grounded in the Person-Centred approach. At its heart is the belief that, deep down, you already hold an inner wisdom about what you need and what matters most to you. My role is to support and empower you to listen to your own inner world - including thoughts, emotions and your bodily felt-sense - so that clarity can begin to emerge.

For many of us, access to this inner knowing can feel blocked. Over time we may have absorbed judgments, expectations, or messages from others that leave us feeling conflicted, unsure, or disconnected from ourselves. Therapy can offer a space to explore and work through these internal tensions.

I have experience working sensitively with numerous issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional neglect, grief, bodily experiences of pain and discomfort and more. But we can explore any issue as each one is unique according to your personal experience and what it means for you.

I aim to provide a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring whatever is troubling you at a pace that feels right for you. Working together, we can begin to untangle what feels stuck, reconnect you with your inner sense of direction, and support you in moving towards the person you want to become.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Post-graduate diploma in Focusing-Oriented Therapy, London Focusing 2023-2025
  • MSc in Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Contemporary Applications, Metanoia Institute, 2021-2023
  • PG dip. in Person-Centred Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, 2016-2021
  • BSc in Psychology, The Open University, 2009-2012

Member organisations

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Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Experience of chronic pain and bodily discomfort

Bereavement

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Additional information

I offer an initial phone call (15 minutes) free of charge to determine whether we are a good fit and can begin working together. Thereafter, I charge £75 per 50-minute session. Some discounted places may be available after we discuss your circumstances. Please email me with your preferred times and your number to request a call.

I require 48 hours' notice to cancel a booked session.

When I work

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Flat C, 322 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London, E8 4DE

450 Kingsland Road, London, Greater London, E8 4AE

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Zoom