Accessible, compassionate counselling for Leicester residents and the East Midlands community, delivered online to fit your life.
Leicester holds a special place in the heart of England, and not just geographically. It is a city that has always known how to bring people together. With one of the most diverse populations in the country, Leicester is a place where communities from all backgrounds live side by side, sharing festivals like Diwali on the Golden Mile and the Caribbean Carnival, creating something genuinely unique. That spirit of togetherness is something I value deeply, and it is something I try to bring into every therapy session.
But even in a city known for its warmth and community spirit, people can struggle in silence. The pressures of daily life do not stop just because you live somewhere friendly. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, working through the effects of a difficult past, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of your direction, online therapy offers you a private, confidential space to explore what is going on beneath the surface.
Leicester is a city of contrasts. There is real pride here, a genuine sense of belonging and identity. But there are also significant challenges. Parts of Leicester have some of the highest deprivation levels in the country, and the cost of living crisis has hit many families hard. The textile and manufacturing heritage that once defined the city has given way to a more mixed economy, and that transition has not been smooth for everyone.
For university students at the University of Leicester or De Montfort University, the pressures of academic life, financial strain, and being away from home can take a real toll on mental health. For working families in areas like Belgrave, Highfields, Beaumont Leys and Braunstone, the daily juggle of work, caring responsibilities and making ends meet can leave very little room for looking after yourself emotionally. And for those who have made Leicester home after arriving from other countries, there can be additional stresses around settlement, language barriers, and building a new life far from everything you once knew.
I also welcome clients from across the wider East Midlands, including Loughborough, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Rutland. No matter where you are in the region, online therapy brings qualified professional support to your door.
Accessing mental health support in Leicester has not always been straightforward. NHS waiting lists can be very long, and private therapy options in the city, while growing, are still more limited than in larger metropolitan areas. Online therapy changes that picture completely. It gives you access to a BACP accredited, EMDR trained therapist without the limitations of geography or local availability.
There are also very practical benefits. Leicester is a compact city, but even short journeys can be disrupted by roadworks, congestion, or the unpredictability of public transport. With online sessions, you save time and energy that would have gone on travelling. You can have your session from home in Oadby, from a quiet room in Wigston, or wherever you feel comfortable. All you need is a private space and a device with a camera.
I find that clients in Leicester often appreciate the directness and warmth of our sessions. There is something about the East Midlands character, grounded, practical, and genuine, that lends itself well to therapeutic work. You do not need to dress it up or perform. You can just be yourself, and we will work from there.
Every person who contacts me comes with their own unique story, and I believe the therapy I offer should reflect that. I do not use a single rigid approach. Instead, I draw on a range of evidence-based methods and tailor them to what will help you most. Some people need practical tools to manage day-to-day anxiety. Others need space to process deeper wounds. Many need a combination of both.
Here is what I can offer:
If you are in Leicester or the surrounding areas and have been considering therapy, I would love to hear from you. Perhaps you have been carrying something for a long time and feel ready to put it down. Perhaps you are going through a difficult period and need someone to talk to who is not family or a friend. Or perhaps you are not entirely sure what is wrong, you just know that something does not feel right. All of these are perfectly valid reasons to start.
Sessions are £70 each for 50 minutes, making this an affordable option for professional, BACP accredited online therapy, with no pressure to commit to a set number. I am BACP accredited and trained in EMDR, and I bring genuine care and professionalism to every session. Leicester is a city that values community, honesty and resilience, and those are values I share. Let me offer you a space where you can be fully heard.
You do not have to go through this alone. Wherever you are in Leicester or the East Midlands, support is available right now. Book your first session and see what a difference it can make.
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