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Sarah Leonard

BACP

Sarah Leonard , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Sarah

Sarah Leonard is a BACP-accredited therapist with 18 years of professional experience, based in the United Kingdom. She brings a compassionate, authentic, and collaborative style to her work, creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space where people can explore change and build new skills. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on client-centered methods and DBT-informed strategies alongside psychoeducation to tailor support to each person’s needs. Sarah specialises in supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, eating and food-related issues, career and coaching questions, and challenges related to gender and sexuality. She has a particular focus on working with members of the LGBT community and people living with Borderline Personality Disorder and dissociative experiences.

Sarah approaches therapy as a partnership - she listens, offers practical tools, and adapts her methods to each client’s pace and goals. Whether the concern is coping with life changes, managing obsessive-compulsive patterns, addressing family or first responder issues, or navigating mood and personality difficulties, she aims to provide steady support and clear, practical strategies to help clients move forward.

Approaches That Guide Online Support

Sarah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person from their own perspective, offering empathy and acceptance to help people explore feelings and discover solutions that fit their values. CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also brings DBT-informed strategies, teaching concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be useful for mood instability and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sarah works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, tailoring techniques and pacing so the therapy feels like a good fit. This collaborative stance helps clients try practical tools and adjust direction as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Sarah makes it possible to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while travelling, and to continue therapy even when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sarah Leonard have?

Sarah Leonard has 18 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Sarah Leonard a licensed therapist?

Yes. Sarah is accredited with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Sarah Leonard provide therapy?

Sarah provides therapy in English.

Where is Sarah Leonard located?

Sarah is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sarah Leonard as my therapist?

You can work with Sarah Leonard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sarah Leonard work with international clients?

Sarah Leonard does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sarah Leonard cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaInfidelityMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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