About me
Welcome
“The authentic self is the soul made visible.”
— Sarah Ban Breathnach
Hello, I’m Rachel Leech, a fully qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor based in Buxton, Derbyshire. I offer a warm, calm, and supportive space where you can feel heard, seen, and understood.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unsure of yourself, or struggling with the weight of past experiences. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a safe and non-judgemental place to explore what you need—at your own pace, in your own way.
With over 20 years of experience, I work with both adults and children using an integrative, creative, and client-led approach. Every person is unique, and so is the way we work together.
About Me
I’m passionate about helping people make sense of what’s happening in their lives—whether that means working through deep-rooted trauma or simply finding space to breathe and be yourself.
My professional journey has taken me from schools to hospices to domestic abuse support services, and now into private practice. I currently lead a counselling service at a local hospice and work with a wide range of clients in my private practice.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process—one where you feel supported, empowered, and heard.
How I Work
My approach is integrative, which means I draw from different therapeutic models depending on your needs. These include:
Psychodynamic: exploring how the past influences your present
Humanistic: focusing on self-growth, awareness, and acceptance
Mindfulness: grounding, present-moment techniques
Play and Creative Therapies: especially helpful for children, but often useful for adults too
Transpersonal and Psychosynthesis: exploring meaning, identity, and inner potential
Sessions might include talking therapy, mindfulness, guided visualisation, dream work, journal prompts, creative activities (like art or clay), or CBT-based tools—depending on what feels right for you.
Importantly, the work is always led by you. You don’t need to be creative or have any prior experience—just a willingness to explore.
What I Can Help With
I offer support with a wide range of issues, including:
Anxiety and panic
Depression and low mood
Childhood trauma or abuse
Domestic abuse (psychological, sexual, or physical)
Bereavement and loss
Low self-confidence or self-worth
Stress and overwhelm
Sleep difficulties
Feeling stuck or disconnected
Sometimes clients come with a clear goal. Other times, it’s just a feeling that something isn’t right. Either way, we can explore it together.
Working with Children & Young People
I have specialised training and experience in working with children and young people, including time spent as a primary school counsellor.
In these sessions, we use play, metaphor, storytelling, and creative tools to help children process feelings in a safe and gentle way. Therapy helps them build emotional language, self-confidence, and resilience.
Your First Session
Counselling sessions last 50 minutes. Our first appointment is a chance to meet, explore what brings you here, and see how it feels to work together.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Talk about what’s going on for you
Share your hopes, needs, or goals
Ask questions about the therapy process
See the therapy space and get a feel for the environment
There’s no pressure—this is your space, and it’s important that you feel safe and comfortable.
Supervision for Counsellors
I offer supervision to qualified counsellors, therapists-in-training, and professionals working with adults and children. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision and use the 7-Eyed Model (Hawkins & Shohet) as a foundation, alongside creative and integrative approaches.
My style is relational, reflective, and growth-focused—offering a collaborative space to deepen your practice and self-awareness.
Location
My practice is based in Buxton, Derbyshire. The therapy room is private, calm, and welcoming.
Get in Touch
I’d love to hear from you. Whether you're ready to start therapy or just have questions, feel free to reach out.
Training, qualifications & experience
B.Sc. (First Class Hons) in Professional counselling, Salford University, Manchester
Advanced Diploma in Counselling, 2008, University of Derby, Buxton
Advanced Certificate in Counselling, 2007 University of Derby, Buxton
Certificate in Counselling Skills & Certificate in Counselling Concepts 2005, University of Derby, Buxton
Postgraduate Certificate in therapy with children and families Unit 1, 2, 3 & 4 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision
Trauma Rewind Technique
Mindfulness. University of Salford & Integrated Mindfulness.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Rewind Technique used to treat trauma.
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Counselling, therapy, & Mindfulness
Free 30 minute telephone or zoom consultation
£50 per 50 minute session
NEW SUPERVISEE SPECIAL OFFER* first 2 appointments £70 each 1.5 hour appointment
*After first 2 appointments cost is £75 per 90 minutes
£75 per 90 minutes (BACP minimum recommended)
I offer a limited nember of student rate slots for counsellors in training £70 per hour and half until qualified.
Payment can be made in cash at the appointment or by electronic payment 24 hours before appointment.
When I work
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Further information
Choosing a therapist or supervisor can be daunting, difficult, and confusing, especially at a time when you may feel particularly vulnerable. I want to invite anyone who is considering therapy or supervision and is to feel free to contact me by email text or phone.
It is fine if you just want to ask questions, discuss, and consider the idea of counselling/psychotherapy, creative therapies Supervision or mindfulness. If I'm with a client and not able to answer the phone please leave a message, text or email, and I'll return your call as soon as I can.
I will do my best to support you and offer information to help. It is important that you find the right therapist/supervisor for you.
