Leah O'Shaughnessy

During our first session I will do my best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable and will take some details from you. I will also outline our working agreement and explain what is meant by confidentiality. You will be given a chance to ask any questions and outline the main issues you would like to address through counselling. The first session is a mutual assessment for us both to decide if we can work together.

I AM CURRENTLY OFFERING ONLINE/TELEPHONE SESSIONS ONLY

I am an accredited and experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering long and short term counselling to individuals over 18 years of age.

Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by life's pressures and difficulties and this can cause problems such as anxiety and depression. Past or present issues can cause emotional turmoil and it can be difficult to make sense of life's puzzle.

I offer a safe, warm, non judgmental environment where you might be able to put some of the pieces back together. I work integratively, meaning I can draw on different theories to suit each individual client, their needs and issues.

If you don't want to explore childhood issues that's ok. If you would like to explore early attachment and get in touch with your inner child that's ok too.

I know from my own experience of therapy that it takes a lot of courage to take that first step, and I will do my best to make you feel relaxed, settled and comfortable.

My areas of expertise include loss and bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and helping you find meaning in your life. I am also a Rewind Technique practitioner which is very effective for phobias and post traumatic stress.

I’m happy to see trainee counsellors at a reduced fee.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly. I am in regular supervision and am fully insured. 

ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE 

I am an accredited and experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering long and short term counselling to individuals over 18 years of age. 

Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by life's pressures and difficulties and this can cause problems such as anxiety and depression. Past or present issues can cause emotional turmoil and it can be difficult to make sense of life's puzzle.

I offer a safe, warm, non judgmental environment where you might be able to put some of the pieces back together. I work integratively, meaning I can draw on different theories to suit each individual client, their needs and issues.

If you don't want to explore childhood issues that's ok. If you would like to explore early attachment and get in touch with your inner child that's ok too.

I know from my own experience of therapy that it takes a lot of courage to take that first step, and I will do my best to make you feel relaxed, settled and comfortable.

My areas of expertise include loss and bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and helping you find meaning in your life. I am also a Rewind Technique practitioner which is very effective for phobias and post traumatic stress.

I’m happy to see trainee counsellors at a reduced fee.

Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly. I am in regular supervision and am fully insured. 

During our first session I will do my best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable and will take some details from you. I will also outline our working agreement and explain what is meant by confidentiality. You will be given a chance to ask any questions and outline the main issues you would like to address through counselling. The first session is a mutual assessment for us both to decide if we can work together.

ONLINE AND IN PERSON SUPERVISION AVAILABLE

I offer a warm, confidential informative space for my supervisees. I work integratively using person centred and psychodynamic models.

I believe that a good working alliance is important to a supervisory relationship and that openness and honesty are an integral part of it.

I also offer coaching in setting up in private practice. This can either be done alongside supervision or separate to it. 

£55 per hour 

£50 per hour for trainee counsellors