Sarah Leonard
Experienced BACP counsellor focused on practical support
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About Sarah
Sarah Leonard is a counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 18 years of experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental way of working. Her approach aims to help people feel understood and to find practical ways forward.
She draws on client-centred practice to put the person’s concerns at the heart of each session. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques, mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they suit someone’s goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are adapted to the pace and needs of the individual rather than following one rigid method. Common issues seen include stress, anxiety and depression, along with support for people facing life changes, ADHD, addictions and career pressures. Sarah also supports individuals dealing with eating and relationship concerns, parenting strain, and questions about gender and sexual identity.
Additional focus areas listed include mood and personality difficulties and first responder issues. Sarah explains things in straightforward terms and uses teaching and practical skills alongside talk therapy. Clients can expect help to spot patterns, try small changes and build coping tools that fit everyday life.
Progress is reviewed together so the work stays relevant. Sessions are based in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. To begin, users follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 380354
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Sarah's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Sarah works with
Everything Sarah lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
How Sarah works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and encourages practical experiments. Online work can include short exercises between appointments and simple tools to notice patterns during the week.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional balance. Teaching skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation can be delivered in-session and practised afterwards in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then agree a way of working together. Clients collaborate with the therapist to test what helps and to adjust methods over time.
The exact session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It also supports short check-ins, written worksheets between sessions and ongoing skill practice that ties directly into daily life.
Questions and answers
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, eating issues, career and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative. She blends CBT, DBT strategies, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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