- Years in practice
- 18
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Depression
About Sarah
Sarah Leonard is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who uses a practical, person-focused approach. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, parenting concerns and life changes without feeling rushed. Sarah combines client-centred work with structured techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and DBT-informed strategies.
Sessions are shaped around each person's needs, so conversations can be practical problem solving, thought work, or learning simple skills to manage strong feelings.
Background and approach
She has particular experience supporting people facing depression, addiction and ADHD, and she also works with those exploring issues around gender and sexuality. She offers straightforward help with relationship strain, career stress and eating-related worries as well as parenting challenges. Sarah uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools when they suit the person and the problem.
These methods can help with building motivation for change and with noticing thoughts and feelings without judgement. People who come to her can expect a collaborative approach. Together they agree on goals and review progress over time.
Sessions can include short exercises, practical tips and gentle reflection to help people make changes that fit their day-to-day life.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sarah helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sarah lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping a person set their own goals; online sessions let that conversation happen from wherever works best. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short, practical exercises that suit video work and written follow-up.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try different methods to see what helps most. This collaborative process means techniques are adjusted to match the person's goals, pace and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and exercises, phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or continued support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and daily life while still using CBT exercises, DBT-informed skills and client-centred dialogue effectively.
Questions people ask about Sarah
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and ADHD, plus parenting, career and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include eating-related issues, mood disorders and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, combining client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Sessions often mix talking, simple skills practice and reflective work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues and people from diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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