Bogdana Leete, BACP

Bogdana Leete is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and midlife concerns. She supports those struggling with low self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship strain, grief and trauma. Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian and she accepts international clients.

Bogdana adapts her approach to each person. She listens first, then suggests practical steps and tools tailored to what matters to the individual. She takes an active role in sessions and often shares strategies clients can use between meetings to manage panic, improve sleep or rebuild confidence.

She works with people coping with loss, major life changes, and painful emotions that sometimes lead to self-harm. Bogdana also helps with family-related stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain and communication problems. Her practice includes attention to eating and body image concerns and difficulties linked to attachment or dependent personality patterns.

In the first session she focuses on why someone is seeking counselling and what they hope to achieve. She will ask questions to see if they can work together and to agree how often to meet, fees and a working plan. Clients are invited to ask about her experience and qualifications during this meeting.

Her work draws on Client-Centred ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques. Bogdana offers online and telephone counselling designed to fit around everyday commitments and to make it easier to keep therapy part of a busy life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and helps people talk through what matters most to them. This approach is useful for those who need time to understand their feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, works with thoughts and behaviours. The counsellor and client identify patterns that keep problems going and try practical steps to change them. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, panic, sleeping problems and low mood because it gives clear strategies to use between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages being present and noticing thoughts without judgement. Simple mindfulness exercises can reduce stress and help with sleep and emotional regulation. These practices can be mixed into sessions when helpful.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will help decide which methods suit a person's goals, needs and preferences. That decision is made together and may change as therapy progresses.

Bogdana offers online and telephone counselling to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online and telephone sessions can make it simpler to attend appointments, fit therapy into a workday or avoid travel, and they allow practical tools and exercises to be practiced between meetings.