Marlene Leach, BACP

Marlene Leach is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and she focuses on helping people manage anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Marlene also supports people facing trauma, addiction and issues with self‑esteem. She works in English, Italian and Maltese.

Marlene believes each person knows their story best. She uses that starting point to help people make sense of what they are going through. Sessions aim to build on existing strengths and to find practical next steps that feel doable.

In sessions she focuses on feelings and connection, helping people understand how emotions shape choices. She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment concerns that can keep people stuck. Practical coping strategies are introduced alongside this emotional work so clients have tools to use between meetings.

Marlene also helps people dealing with major life transitions such as career change, grief or the challenges of ageing and caregiving. She supports those managing complex issues including chronic illness, addiction, dissociation and the impact of abuse. Work can involve short‑term focused work or a longer conversation depending on the person’s needs.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Marlene aims to make the room a place where people can test out new ways of being, learn to speak about hard things, and take steps toward a more manageable life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective, offering a respectful, non‑judgemental space to talk through what matters. It helps when someone needs to clarify feelings and decide on personal goals. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect how people respond to stress and loss. It can be useful for addressing attachment concerns and ongoing relationship pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and may change as the work develops.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check‑ins between other responsibilities. It can also offer more flexibility in timing and may suit people who prefer not to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while helping clients build practical coping strategies and emotional insight.