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- Client-centred approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Sarah
BACP counsellor in England with 18 years' experience. Sarah Leonard helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and identity concerns. She works with issues such as ADHD, eating and relationship problems, parenting strain and career questions, and supports LGBT clients. Sessions draw on person-centred work alongside cognitive and behavioural methods.
Sarah uses an integrative approach that mixes client-centred listening with practical skills from cognitive behavioural therapy and techniques drawn from dialectical behaviour therapy. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing where these match a person's goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change or understand.
In practice she offers psychoeducation and DBT-informed strategies to help manage emotions, reduce unhelpful behaviours, and build everyday coping skills. For people dealing with addictions or eating-related issues she works on motivation, relapse triggers and practical steps to change. For relationship or career difficulties she helps people clarify values and plan concrete next steps.
Sarah has experience with a broad set of concerns including mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive behaviours, dissociation, gender dysphoria and first responder stress. She also addresses family problems, infidelity and the effects of domestic violence while focusing on the individual's needs in therapy. Her approach emphasises collaboration and clear, actionable steps.
People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy is about listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach focus on clear, person-led conversations and building goals together.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns in thoughts and actions and try practical changes. In an online setting CBT often uses simple worksheets, activity planning and short homework tasks to test changes between sessions.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-informed strategies online tend to concentrate on teaching specific skills and rehearsing them in day-to-day situations.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that match the client's needs and review progress together. Changing course is part of the process if something does not fit.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to help people keep therapy consistent with their daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship and career concerns. Additional focus areas include ADHD, eating-related problems and gender dysphoria.
Which therapeutic methods does she use?
Her work is integrative, drawing on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness and motivational interviewing. The mix is chosen to match each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy. That background includes work across mood disorders, addiction and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as provided.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.