Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow, BACP

Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow is a United Kingdom based counsellor who brings a blend of professional training and lived experience to her work. She has three years of formal professional experience and has supported people with their mental health for more than a decade, offering practical and empathic help for stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, motivation, identity changes, and a wide range of family and relationship issues. Jareeda works to create an open and non-judgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored and where people can build confidence and a clearer sense of direction.

She specialises in supporting those navigating loss, family difficulties, and the practical and emotional challenges of major life changes, and she has experience working with the global majority. Jareeda aims to empower people to make changes that feel meaningful and manageable, collaborating with each person to set realistic goals and develop coping strategies. She is credentialed with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy practitioners. Jareeda welcomes international clients and offers flexible ways to meet, helping people access support that fits their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jareeda offers several well-established approaches adapted for online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it helps people who struggle with abandonment, trust, or closeness to understand and shift those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the centre of the process, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance, and support so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions; this is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and supports practical changes in thinking and coping to reduce anxiety and manage stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jareeda works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adapts methods over time as needs change. This collaboration helps ensure therapy matches the individual’s circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy with Jareeda is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, connect from different locations, and maintain continuity of care during transitions or when in-person meetings are not possible.