Leela Backinsell
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer 60-minute sessions in a calm and confidential setting.
I’ll listen without judgement and we’ll work together on what brings you to counselling. This may involve gently challenging unhelpful thoughts, looking at patterns in behaviour, or finding practical ways to manage difficult emotions. We can work short term with a specific goal, or take more time to explore things in greater depth. You set the pace.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different approaches depending on what’s needed. I’m particularly interested in how our individual experiences shape us, and how understanding them can help us make clearer choices and find a stronger sense of who we are.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and completed my training placements with SWEDA and at Team Bath, supporting high-performance athletes. I also completed a degree in Integrative Counselling with the University of Worcester and continue to study psychology at UWE alongside my practice.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
