Leah Murphy , BACP

Leah Murphy is a UK-based therapist with 21 years of professional experience and BACP membership, reflecting her standing within a recognised UK counselling body. She specialises in supporting people through stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Leah offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and works collaboratively to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be getting in the way of wellbeing.

Her practice includes support for depression, intimacy and parenting concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, career and self-esteem issues, neurodiversity-related challenges such as ADHD and autism, and complex needs including bipolar disorder and chronic health-related stress. Leah draws on approaches that centre the client while also using structured techniques when helpful, tailoring her work to each person’s history and goals.

Leah recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and she aims to make that first step as manageable as possible. She focuses on building a respectful therapeutic relationship where clients can safely name their priorities and work toward clearer coping strategies and more satisfying connections in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Leah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people working through emotional and practical difficulties. Client-centered therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship and creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and insights guide progress - this approach can be especially helpful for relational concerns, self-esteem, and exploring personal values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Leah also draws on trauma-focused methods when past harm is a central issue, helping clients process traumatic experiences at a pace that suits them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting the blend of methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy or geographically distant lives. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain regular contact and tailor session formats to what helps each person engage most effectively.