My Approach

I believe that human connection can be transformative and helping my clients feel understood is at the heart of what I do. I see therapy as an opportunity to increase self-awareness, to develop new ways of coping and an opportunity for personal growth. It provides a safe supportive environment to work through painful or traumatic experiences, change self-destructive behaviours and habits and improve your relationships. I am trained in the treatment of trauma using a Sensorimotor and body-oriented approach. I have extensive experience of offering short-term focused counselling and longer term psychotherapy contracts, however tend to work more mid to long term in my private practice. My therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma informed and I offer a non-judgmental, inclusive space where diversity and difference is valued. I am a LGBTQ+ affirmative Psychotherapist.

About Me

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and hold an MSc from the Metanoia Institute. I have clinical experience in a variety of professional fields including the NHS, women’s specialist services, community organisations and higher education.

Further details about how I work can be found at my Counselling Directory Profile at the following link:
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/leigh-ivens-townsend

I work with

• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist