Get to know me
Leah Lines
I’m Leah, a devoted counsellor committed to helping others thrive amid life’s uncertainties and uncover their potential.
Alongside practice, I deliver lectures on counselling, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of counsellors and psychotherapists.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. If you're seeking support for your own journey, let’s work together to find the best way forward.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. If you're seeking support for your own journey, let’s work together to find the best way forward.
Neurodiversity as My Strength
As a person with autism, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, embracing my neurodivergence as a strength that enhances my ability to empathise and connect with others. I identify as a "wounded healer", drawing on my own lived experiences to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges clients may face and to provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapeutic support.
Background
I was born in Lincolnshire, England, and spent my teenage years in the United States. I returned to England in 2018, where I trained in counselling for four years.
My clinical experience began in perinatal mental health, where I provided one-to-one counselling to parents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties during the postnatal period. I then undertook a clinical placement within a specialist organisation, providing counselling to adults affected by historical sexual abuse and incest, including clients engaging in pre-trial therapy. Across my roles, I have delivered short-, medium-, and long-term work in person, online, and over the phone.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also certified in Online and Telephone Counselling.
My clinical experience began in perinatal mental health, where I provided one-to-one counselling to parents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties during the postnatal period. I then undertook a clinical placement within a specialist organisation, providing counselling to adults affected by historical sexual abuse and incest, including clients engaging in pre-trial therapy. Across my roles, I have delivered short-, medium-, and long-term work in person, online, and over the phone.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also certified in Online and Telephone Counselling.
Professional Affiliations
I am a Registered Member the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I follow their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018 and adhere to their Professional Conduct Procedure 2018.
Education and Training
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2026 - Present)
- Introduction to Counselling Young People - BACP Stage 1 CYP Training Curriculum (2025)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (2025)
- Pre-Trial Therapy and Support Services Training (2024)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (2024)
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice (2022 - 2024)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling (2021 - 2022)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2021)
- Level 3 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Personal Training (2022)
- Level 2 Certificate in Planning and Delivering Gym Based Exercise (2022)
