Leah Murphy , BACP

Leah Murphy is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are experiencing stress and anxiety, navigating family conflicts, coping with trauma and abuse, and managing grief and loss. Leah brings a calm, accepting presence to her work and aims to make it easier for people to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Leah follows professional standards for counselling practice in the UK. Her approach emphasizes open communication and collaboration, helping each person explore what matters most to them and find practical ways to move forward. Leah works to create a welcoming space where clients can identify goals, reflect on patterns, and build skills for managing emotional challenges.

Leah recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and values the step people take when they reach out for support. She supports clients through their first sessions and beyond, offering thoughtful guidance tailored to individual needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Leah draws on client-centered work that places the person at the heart of the process, offering an empathic, non-directive space where people can explore their feelings and priorities to find their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical tools for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. In addition, Leah employs Trauma-Focused Therapy when past traumatic experiences are central to a person’s distress, helping to process difficult memories and build coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah works with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and helpful. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritise and how to measure progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living further away. Leah provides support via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, enabling continuity of care and easier scheduling while maintaining the therapeutic work between sessions.