Leslie Milne

Leslie Milne is a counsellor who helps people with relationship struggles, family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a calm, respectful way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is unsure or nervous about therapy.

She uses a tailored approach rather than a single method. Sessions focus on what the client needs right now, with practical steps to improve everyday thinking and behaviour. Conversations are direct but warm, helping people name difficult feelings and try small changes between meetings.

Leslie draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person and their priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence mood and actions, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address feelings in relationships. Mindfulness techniques are sometimes introduced to help with stress and concentration.

Her background includes 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom, and she holds BACP accreditation. That experience includes supporting people through separation, blended family tensions, addiction issues, and struggles with body image or shame.

Leslie adapts the pace to each person. Practical exercises, short-term goals and regular check-ins are common parts of her sessions. She encourages people to notice small shifts and build on them over time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following your lead, so online sessions keep the conversation grounded in your priorities and pace. This approach helps when people need space to talk through relationship or family worries without being rushed.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Online work can include practical exercises and short tasks between sessions to test new ways of thinking and behaving, useful for low mood, anxiety and self-esteem issues.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and work with strong emotions, especially in close relationships. Even remotely, a counsellor can guide conversations that help identify patterns and try different responses in day-to-day interactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals, try an approach and adjust it as needed, making decisions together so the plan fits your needs and preferences.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, allow quicker check-ins, and make some exercises easier to practise between meetings.