Sarah Leonard, BACP

Sarah Leonard is a England-licensed therapist with 18 years of professional experience, accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She offers an inclusive, non-judgmental space where compassion, authenticity, and collaboration shape the therapeutic relationship.

Working integratively, Sarah draws on client-centered principles alongside DBT-informed strategies and psychoeducation to tailor support to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes walking alongside clients at their own pace, helping them explore stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career issues, and life transitions. She also works with people navigating ADHD, addiction, eating and food-related difficulties, gender dysphoria, and a range of mood and personality concerns.

Sarah has a particular commitment to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and those living with borderline personality presentations. Her approach blends practical tools and reflective, client-led work so that therapy can be both actionable and attuned to personal experience. She aims to create a space where people feel understood and supported as they move toward the changes they want to make.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Sarah uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client’s priorities guide each session - this approach helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing distressing behaviours. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed when helpful to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they review options and adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and useful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access support from home or work while working with a registered professional and therapist who aligns with the client’s needs.