- Client-centred
- CBT and DBT
- 21 years experience
About Leah
Leah Murphy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also supports people facing issues around intimacy, self-esteem, parenting, sleep and eating, career pressures, ADHD and bipolar concerns. Leah holds BACP registration and brings 21 years of experience to her work.
Leah aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they think and feel. She focuses on listening closely and responding in ways that make sense to each person. Sessions are practical and grounded, with space to talk through difficult events and day-to-day struggles.
Her approach draws on client-centred ideas, which mean the person in front of her helps shape the direction of therapy. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and dialectical skills for emotional regulation and coping. When trauma is part of the picture, she works in ways that keep people feeling steady and supported.
Leah has worked across different settings over two decades, seeing a wide range of concerns from lone episodes of distress to longer-term difficulties. Her experience includes supporting people through loss, patterns of difficult relationships, and life changes such as adoption or caregiving roles.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Leah offers a straightforward first step: a short intake to understand current needs and agree goals together. She encourages people to take that step when they feel ready, and to move at a pace that suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Leah’s approaches transfer to online therapy
Client-centred work focuses on what the person needs in the moment, so online sessions use the same emphasis on listening and following the client’s lead. This approach helps shape goals and decide what the next steps should be.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviour patterns and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. Online CBT can include talking through situations, setting small tasks, and reviewing how those tasks went at the next appointment.
Dialectical behaviour therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Online DBT-style work often centres on skill-building for coping, distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can be practised in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, reduce the need to commute, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone’s schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to match practical needs without asking for major changes to daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related issues such as parenting, sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is open and non-judgemental, focusing on listening and helping people talk through what matters to them. She aims for practical conversations that lead to clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Leah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in the UK. All work is carried out in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.