Leah Murphy

Leah Murphy is a counsellor with 21 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also supports people dealing with parenting, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career worries. Leah works with those affected by ADHD, bipolar issues, and intimacy-related concerns. She welcomes clients who identify as LGBT and those coping with major life changes.

Leah aims to make sessions straightforward and down to earth. She creates a calm space where people can say what they feel and think without judgement. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and to rebuild everyday routines that feel achievable.

Her approach draws on client-centred listening to understand each person’s priorities. She uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to try new coping strategies. Dialectical behaviour therapy tools and trauma-focused work are used where clients need skills for strong emotions or to process past hurt.

Leah has worked across community and clinical settings in the United Kingdom over two decades. That experience shapes a flexible style that balances active skills practice with reflective conversation. She encourages small steps and regular reviews so therapy fits around real life.

If you are unsure where to begin, Leah can help you identify priorities and set simple goals. She guides people through problem-solving, emotion regulation and rebuilding closer connections with others.

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide which changes to try. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will talk with each person about their needs and goals and choose methods together. This collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses to suit how someone responds.

Confirm the exact session formats with the therapist before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, care or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid the need to commute to a clinic. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care while balancing everyday life.