Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow , BACP

Jareeda Walters-Leatherbarrow is a United Kingdom based therapist with over three years of professional experience and more than ten years supporting people with their mental health. She supports individuals through stress and anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem challenges, and the many adjustments that come with life changes and identity shifts. Jareeda works collaboratively with clients to explore thoughts and feelings in an open, nonjudgmental environment and aims to help people feel more empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

She has a particular interest in family dynamics and the effects of attachment and abandonment, and she offers informed support around issues such as communication problems, codependency, and chronic illness or pain. Jareeda also works with clients on body image, eating concerns, fertility and separation, and other transitions that can reshape a personâs sense of self.

Jareeda holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a recognized professional credential in the UK. She enjoys working with people and specialises in supporting the global majority. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can take courage, and she provides steady support throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns. It helps clients understand attachment styles, work through fears of abandonment, and build healthier ways of relating to others, which can be especially useful for family and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person receiving therapy, offering empathic listening and acceptance so clients can explore their own goals and values. This approach supports self-esteem, identity work, and navigating life transitions by prioritizing the clientâs experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and to develop practical coping strategies. It is often used alongside other approaches to address unhelpful thinking patterns and build new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jareeda collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jareeda is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, and they allow therapy to continue through lifeâs changes and transitions.