- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Leigh
Leigh Newton is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and major life changes. He also helps people dealing with ADHD, trauma and relationship or family difficulties.
Leigh describes psychotherapy as a specialist talking treatment. He uses it to help people understand difficult emotions and make clearer decisions. Sessions focus on problems that are happening now alongside patterns that keep coming up.
His work draws on Jungian ideas about personal meaning and the parts of self that shape behaviour. He also uses mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them. Psychodynamic thinking is used to unpick repeated patterns that cause distress in relationships and at work.
In a session Leigh listens for the recurring themes that make life feel stuck. He helps people name feelings, trace where those feelings come from, and try different ways of responding. Practical steps and reflective conversation are balanced so people can test changes between sessions.
Leigh often works with issues around codependency, commitment and communication problems, plus addiction and fatherhood concerns. He also supports people who experience isolation, guilt or shame. If someone wants to explore a particular area he encourages questions before a first appointment.
To begin, readers should use the site matching process to complete a short questionnaire and book an initial session. Leigh can then discuss how his approach fits the person’s current concerns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jungian Therapy focuses on symbols, personal meaning and recurring inner images. It helps when someone wants to understand why certain themes keep returning in their life and relationships.Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and feelings without reacting automatically. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and addiction when someone wants calmer responses to strong emotions.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks for hidden patterns that shape behaviour, especially in relationships and career choices. It helps people spot how past experiences influence current decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leigh will discuss which methods might suit the person’s goals and preferences and adapt the mix as sessions progress. He treats this as a collaborative decision rather than a fixed prescription.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and cutting travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or longer conversations around other commitments. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so they meet practical needs, and discuss how to structure sessions for focused reflection and real-life testing between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leigh help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD and issues linked to relationships and family life.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses talking therapy to identify repeating patterns, then combines reflective work with practical steps to test change between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions and learning differences that affect behaviour.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.