My Approach

I believe that human connection can be transformative and helping my clients feel understood is at the heart of what I do. I see therapy as an opportunity to increase self-awareness, to develop new ways of coping and an opportunity for personal growth. It provides a safe supportive environment to work through painful or traumatic experiences and feelings, change self-destructive behaviours and habits and improve your relationships. I have extensive experience of offering short-term focused counselling and longer term psychotherapy contracts, however tend to work more mid to long term in my private practice. My therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma informed. I offer a non-judgmental, inclusive space where diversity and difference is valued. I am a LGBTQ+ affirmative Psychotherapist.

About Me

I have over 20 years experience of supporting people with their mental well-being in a variety of settings and have been in clinical practice since 2013. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist registered and accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), I have over 20 years experience of supporting people with their mental well-being in a variety of settings and have been in clinical practice since 2013. I have gained experienced working within the NHS, the women's sector, the refugee sector and with students in Higher Education.

Further details about how I work can be found at my Counselling Directory Profile at the following link:
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/leigh-ivens-townsend

I work with

• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist