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I work sensitively with women struggling with childhood trauma, ADHD, burnout and anxiety. The perimenopause years are often when these issues finally come to a head. We find ourselves exhausted and dealing with the aftermath of difficult family dynamics, painful or narcissistic relationships, years of misdiagnosis and feeling misunderstood. Does this sound familiar? A different kind of counselling You won't find me suited and booted with a notebook, but more likely wearing trainers, a friendly smile and a cup of tea in hand. I came to therapy work through my own journey with trauma, ADHD, parenthood and the many twists and turns that life can bring. I show up as myself, hopefully someone you can relate to and feel comfortable with. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be yourself, without feeling judged, analysed or expected to sit quietly while I take notes. I have extensive experience working with adults navigating the challenges of ADHD in later life, and the anxiety and trauma that can often go alongside it. Clients have told me they've worried about fidgeting in sessions, going off on tangents or interrupting. Please don't worry! I pride myself on keeping up with even the fastest of talkers. You can swear, fidget, change the subject and talk as much as you need to. We can laugh and cry together, and hopefully work towards some real and lasting change. Alongside my specialist areas, I also support women experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. Counselling in Colchester and surrounding areas | Online counselling across the UK Arrange a free 15-minute call with me here, and we can have an informal chat about how I can help you https://leonieholmescounselling.co.uk/counselling-services daily 0.75 2026-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622143794113fe3db3fa4bdb/1790507587823-F4OGD81MA9BN6WDIXFRO/unsplash-image-9pjBx5uVBlg.jpg Therapy options Colchester, Essex and UK-based online counselling I offer online counselling and psychotherapy in the comfort of your own home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622143794113fe3db3fa4bdb/b2a1db54-196c-4e95-ab6a-fe6a04c59f6d/image-location-1.png Therapy options - Make it stand out Colchester counselling services I practice in a lovely quiet room in a village just outside Colchester https://leonieholmescounselling.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2026-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622143794113fe3db3fa4bdb/1646475711616-KN6O6CM3S1M9OA3I4Y49/website-profile-photo.jpg About Leonie - My Journey Through my own personal challenges and experiences, I've come to understand just how much our past can shape the way we feel about ourselves and navigate life. Having my own lived experience of trauma has helped me develop a deep sense of empathy for the people I work with. I approach my work with kindness and without judgement, remembering what it feels like to be hurt, fragile and at the end of your tether. Whether you're a burnt-out, overstimulated parent, feeling lonely or abandoned, trying to make sense of a relationship ending, or carrying the weight of an unhappy childhood, I'd like to help you find a way forward. My own counselling journey was life-changing. Later, navigating parenthood and discovering I had ADHD brought new and unexpected challenges. I had to learn more about myself, find different ways to process my emotions and make sense of experiences that had affected me for years. Gradually, I discovered that life didn't have to feel quite so difficult every day. I found new ways to understand myself, work through past trauma and move forward with greater self-compassion. I realised that the work I wanted to do was to support others in the way I'd been supported myself. I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and believe deeply in the power of talking therapies. So often, we feel we should manage everything ourselves. We put pressure on ourselves to be strong, keep going and look on the bright side, even when we're struggling. Sometimes that pressure to stay positive can leave very little room for acknowledging how we actually feel. The past can leave us feeling ashamed, silenced and trapped in overwhelming emotions or regrets. The expectations we place on ourselves, alongside the pressures we experience from others, can leave us feeling increasingly isolated and powerless. Even when we're at rock bottom, asking for help can feel incredibly difficult. We might feel ashamed, worry about being judged or fear that we won't be understood. And sometimes, when we do reach out, we don't receive the understanding or support we need. I want therapy to be a place where you don't have to pretend you're okay, hold everything together or have the right words. You can simply come as you are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622143794113fe3db3fa4bdb/1646479991772-AAYJ8IF0FCHNTMMJZ8Y1/lighthouse.jpg About Leonie - Experience and training I am an experienced, accredited counsellor offering in-person counselling for clients in Colchester and surrounding areas, as well as online counselling across the UK, with a BACP accredited diploma in Integrative counselling. Registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy means I abide by their code of ethics and have monthly clinical supervision with an experienced, accredited supervisor. I also hold full insurance, an up to date DBS certificate and am registered with the ICO. I have experience working with Childhood trauma, ADHD, emotional and sexual abuse, addiction, domestic abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, toxic relationships, birth and pregnancy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD and CPTSD I regularly undertake continuing professional development as required by the BACP. 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