Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow , BACP

Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow is a United Kingdom based therapist who combines professional training with extensive lived experience supporting others. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings three years of formal clinical work alongside more than a decade supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, changes in identity, and moments of life transition.

She works collaboratively to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and at the client’s pace. Using approaches grounded in attachment, client-centered practice, and cognitive techniques, she helps clients build confidence, increase motivation, and develop practical coping strategies for day-to-day life. Jareeda pays particular attention to relationships and family dynamics, and she supports clients dealing with bereavement, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or disability.

Jareeda is committed to empowering people to make meaningful changes and to discover clearer pathways forward. She enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and specialises in supporting members of the global majority. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can be difficult - Jareeda offers steady, compassionate support throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Jareeda draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships and is helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, and family difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and build self-awareness, self-esteem, and a clearer sense of identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a useful approach for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jareeda works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This cooperative style helps clients feel involved in their own recovery and confident about the steps they take.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel. These flexible formats allow sessions to fit around work, family commitments, or mobility needs, and they enable ongoing connection when in-person meetings are not possible.