Leah Murphy, BACP
UK therapist for trauma and anxiety recovery
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflicts
About Leah Murphy
Leah Murphy is a licensed therapist in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the complex process of grieving and loss. Leah guides clients through emotional challenges with calm attention and practical support, helping them identify what matters most and find workable ways to cope.
She cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Leah acknowledges that beginning therapy often requires courage and offers steady encouragement to those taking that first step. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, listening, and respect as clients work toward clearer perspectives and stronger emotional resilience.
She cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Leah acknowledges that beginning therapy often requires courage and offers steady encouragement to those taking that first step. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, listening, and respect as clients work toward clearer perspectives and stronger emotional resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Leah Murphy have?
Leah Murphy has 21 years of experience.
Is Leah Murphy a licensed therapist?
Yes. Leah holds the BACP credential which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Leah Murphy provide therapy?
Leah provides therapy in English.
Where is Leah Murphy located?
Leah is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Leah Murphy as my therapist?
You can work with Leah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leah Murphy work with international clients?
Yes, Leah Murphy works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leah Murphy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Leah Murphy
Leah integrates several proven approaches to tailor support to each person she works with. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding from the client’s perspective, helping people feel heard and empowered to explore their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic experiences, offering methods to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leah works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. This shared decision making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to continue through life’s changes.