- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT skills
About Leah
Leah Murphy is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 21 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and issues common in early adulthood such as career uncertainty and identity questions.
Leah uses clear, practical conversations to help people make sense of what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experiences and priorities.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. This can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are used where emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Leah has worked across a range of concerns, including parenting, eating and body image, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and intimate relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, long-term health conditions, caregiving stress and adoption or abandonment-related concerns.
People can expect straightforward, respectful talk that focuses on practical changes as well as understanding. Leah accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Leah uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as core ways of working. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and responding without judgment, which helps when someone needs space to make sense of big feelings. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong emotions interfere with daily life. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Leah will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan according to what helps most.
The practical benefits of meeting a therapist online include fitting sessions around study, work and other commitments, using shorter check-ins when needed, and choosing options that suit energy and bandwidth levels. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt C-Client-Centred and CBT methods to remote work so that therapy fits into everyday life rather than adding extra strain.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Leah works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, parenting, sleep and eating issues, and more listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-focused approach that keeps the client's experience central while also teaching practical CBT and DBT strategies.
How long has she been practising?
Leah has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as listed in her credentials.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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