Thomas Leeming

I am accepting new clients, and I offer sessions both in-person in Waterloo and online.

I work with people who want to better understand themselves and make sense of difficulties in their lives, relationships or sense of identity. You may feel caught in patterns of thinking, feeling or behaving that are difficult to change, or want to explore how past events continue to affect you.

I have over seven years’ experience in the NHS, with specialist knowledge of OCD and anxiety-related difficulties, as well as experience working with LGBT+ people, and people with speech impediments, including those who stammer.

Alongside my broader psychotherapy work, I have worked within a national OCD service, where CBT and ERP are key treatment approaches. Across my work, I take a collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, helping you make sense of your inner world and explore different ways of thinking

My approach is primarily psychodynamic, exploring how past experiences and relationships may influence how you feel and relate to others today. For specialist OCD work, I also use CBT and ERP, with a more structured approach. The form of therapy we take will depend on your needs and what feels most helpful to you.

Before our first session, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation, giving you the chance to find out more about psychotherapy and to ask questions you may have.