Angela Leoni , BACP

Angela Leoni is a BACP counsellor who helps people navigate stressful and painful moments. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with self-esteem or addiction. She also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, career changes and other major life transitions.

Angela uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience at the centre of each session. She listens without judgement and adapts sessions to what feels most useful for the person in front of her. That may mean gentler reflection, practical strategies, or a mix of both.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, manageable changes. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their thoughts and bodily responses without getting swept away. Existential ideas are part of her outlook too, helping people face life’s bigger questions and find personal meaning.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Angela often supports people through parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, ADHD-related difficulties, chronic illness and body image concerns. She is also experienced addressing adoption, attachment and abandonment concerns.

People who prefer a respectful, down-to-earth style tend to find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to take the lead in sessions while offering practical tools and emotional support to move forward.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s pace, helping them lead the conversation and identify what matters most. This approach supports people who need acceptance and clarity around their feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new, small behaviours. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and stress management.

Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting automatically. These practices can reduce rumination and help with emotional regulation during stressful times.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that suit the person’s needs. That collaborative process means plans can shift as the client learns what works best.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through material much like an in-person session. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.