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Marlene Leach, BACP

Marlene Leach is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.

About Marlene

Marlene Leach is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports those affected by trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem and anger.

Marlene speaks English, Italian and Maltese. Her practice treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and helps people use them to move forward.

Background and approach

Initial conversations are straightforward and respectful, aimed at making the next step feel manageable rather than overwhelming. Marlene uses person-centred ways of working that focus on what matters to the individual. She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help with relationship and attachment struggles.

Existential thinking is used to look at life meaning and choices when people face big changes or loss. Sessions can cover practical coping skills for everyday stress alongside deeper work about past hurts and current patterns. Marlene can help with concerns such as grief, parenting strain, career pressures, chronic illness and issues connected to abandonment or attachment.

People who choose Marlene often want a calm, curious therapist who asks clear questions and reflects back what she hears. Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Those who prefer to work in English, Italian or Maltese can do so, and she accepts international clients for online sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	119267	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Marlene names

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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Client-centred therapy means the counsellor follows the person’s lead and focuses on their strengths. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk things through and decide what matters to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at feelings and attachment patterns in relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others. Existential therapy encourages reflection about meaning, choice and responsibility when life feels uncertain or difficult.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will start by asking about your goals and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try methods that suit your situation and adjust them as work proceeds so the pace and focus match your needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation when you want visual contact. Phone sessions can fit more easily into a short break and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Marlene often work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her practice also covers trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem, anger and related issues such as grief and parenting strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Marlene works in a person-centred way, listening for strengths and priorities. She combines emotionally-focused and existential ideas to address relationships, meaning and life choices.

What is her background and experience?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, addiction and long-term life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Italian and Maltese. International clients are accepted and can work in any of these languages.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.