Integrative psychotherapy in Sheffield and online
I’m an integrative psychotherapist based in Sheffield, offering therapy both in person and online to adults from all walks of life.
I offer a space where you can speak openly about what’s happening in your life. I bring my full self to the therapy room, meeting you with curiosity, kindness and a willingness to gently explore and sometimes challenge what may be shaping your experience.
Therapy gives you a place to slow down and talk things through with someone alongside you. Together, we can begin to make sense of what’s been difficult, confusing or hard to carry on your own.
I’m interested in how our experiences shape the ways we understand ourselves and relate to others. My background in the arts continues to influence how I listen and reflect, bringing a curiosity about the many ways people experience and make sense of their inner worlds.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear difficulty that brings someone here and sometimes it begins with a quieter sense that something in life needs attention or space to be explored.
Hello, I’m Lea.
When we begin to pay attention to our inner lives, it can open the door to living in ways that feel more meaningful, connected and more authentic to us.
How I can support you
You don’t need to arrive with a clear understanding of what’s wrong. You might already have a sense of what’s difficult or it may feel harder to put into words.
I work with people experiencing a range of challenges, including:
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
There’s a lot to hold in life and feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed can be a natural response to that.
In therapy, we can take time to explore what may be contributing to how you’re feeling, and begin to make sense of it together. Alongside this, we may find ways to help you feel more grounded and able to navigate things with greater steadiness.
Trauma and its lasting effects
Trauma and past experiences can continue to affect your sense of safety, trust, self-worth and overall wellbeing.
Together, we can gently explore how these experiences may still be shaping your life, and begin to find ways of reconnecting with your strengths and resilience at a pace that feels right for you.
Relationship difficulties
Relationships can bring both connection and challenge and it’s natural to struggle with patterns that feel familiar but unhelpful.
We can explore these together, helping you build connection and understanding both with yourself and others in ways that feel healthier and more satisfying.
Life transitions - navigating change
Life transitions can bring uncertainty and challenge, and often a natural period of reflection. This might relate to changes in work, relationships, health or identity, or stages of life such as midlife or menopause.
We can take time to explore how these shifts are affecting you, and begin to find ways of moving through them that feel more in line with your needs, values and wellbeing.
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Feeling unsure of your value or critical of yourself? Together, we can explore these feelings, nurture self-compassion and strengthen your sense of worth and your confidence.
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Loss leaves a mark on our lives, and grief is a natural response that deserves attention and care. We can work together to honour your emotions and gradually find ways to move forward at your own pace.
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Are you feeling stuck, lost, or unable to see a way forward, even though part of you senses something needs to change? External pressures, expectations, or internalised beliefs about what is right can distance you from your own needs, desires and sense of self.
Together, we can gently explore what feels misaligned and move towards a way of living that feels more authentic and true to you.
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Menopause and the perimenopausal years can be a time of significant transition, bringing shifts in mood, energy, sleep, identity and how you relate to yourself and others. You may notice anger, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, or a quiet sense of disconnection from who you once were. These experiences can feel confusing, isolating, or unexpectedly intense.
Together, we can explore these experiences, reflect on what’s meaningful for you and find ways to set boundaries, create routines, and rediscover ways of being that support your wellbeing and self-respect during this new stage of life.
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Living with a chronic or invisible illness can be exhausting, isolating, and unpredictable. We can work together to explore how it affects your daily life, relationships, and sense of self, while discovering ways to adapt, manage emotional impact, and reconnect with your strengths and priorities in a way that feels manageable and empowering.
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Being an artist is as much about navigating inner landscapes as it is about shaping what you create. I offer a space where therapy and creative support meet, where you can untangle the challenges that arise in both life and art. Together we can explore the practical realities of sustaining a creative practice; decisions about time, money, or education as well as the emotional terrain of isolation, fear, doubt, and anxiety.
Whether you are facing blocks in your work, wrestling with questions of identity and meaning, or simply seeking encouragement on your artistic path, our work can support you in reconnecting with your vision and resilience. This is about more than overcoming obstacles, it’s about cultivating a deeper relationship with your creativity and yourself.
Supporting your creativity isn’t just about making work; it’s about sustaining a life that allows you and your art to thrive.
How I work
My training as an integrative, person-centred psychotherapist (Prof. Dip. Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy) means I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I work collaboratively with you, paying attention to what feels most important and following your pace.
Central to this is the relationship we build, grounded in trust and understanding, where you can speak openly and explore your experiences in a way that feels right for you.
I bring my whole self to our sessions, showing up with authenticity, curiosity and kindness. I will share my reflections honestly and offer gentle challenge where it feels helpful.
You don’t need to prepare or ‘have it all figured out’, just come as you are and we’ll take it from there.
FEES
I offer a free 20-minute online consultation. This gives us a chance to meet, talk a little about what brings you to therapy and for you to ask any questions you may have. It’s also an opportunity to get a sense of whether working together feels comfortable and right for you. We can then either continue therapy online or in my cosy office in Sheffield.
My fee operates on a sliding scale of £60–£75 per session. I trust you to choose a rate within this range that feels manageable for you. For some clients, fortnightly sessions can also be a more sustainable option.
Individual Therapy: £60–£75 per hour session
What to expect
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to pause and listen - to yourself, your experiences and the deeper questions of life.
Together we can explore the challenges you face, what matters most to you and how you want to live.
In this process, by facing difficulties with honesty and curiosity, you can uncover new strengths, deepen connections and move toward a life that feels more true, meaningful and authentic to you.
About me
I work from a calm and cosy therapy room in Sheffield, as well as online across the UK.
I work in a supportive and flexible way, moving at a pace that feels right for you. My approach draws on person-centred, trauma-informed, attachment, and neuroscience perspectives, tailored to your unique needs.
With a background in Fine Art (MFA) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, I bring both creativity and strong therapeutic training to my work. I see healing as a process, often nonlinear and deeply personal, rooted in curiosity, compassion, and authentic connection.
I have a particular interest in how people navigate life transitions, such as menopause or living with chronic or hidden illness. These experiences can bring big emotions; grief, anger, or feeling stuck and highlight the importance of boundaries and self-care. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, I support you in exploring your story, reconnect with your strengths, and finding ways of being and living that feel authentic and empowering.
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I take a collaborative and supportive approach to therapy, meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right for you. My work draws on an integrative framework, including Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, Existentialism, Attachment Theory, Trauma Theory, and insights from Neuroscience. Each perspective offers a lens to understand your experience, yet at the core of my work is a Person-Centred foundation that values your autonomy, respects your lived experience, and trusts in your capacity for growth and healing.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns, challenges, and transitions shaping your life, past and present, while reconnecting with your strengths, resources, and sense of self. I see therapy as a shared process, where you remain at the centre of your journey, and we work side by side to support meaningful, lasting change.
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I believe we are each the experts of our own lives and that my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, empathy, and respect for your story. Healing happens through authentic relationships built on trust, safety, and unconditional positive regard. I honour your autonomy and believe you hold the key to your own healing and transformation. I recognise that therapy does not occur in a vacuum; it is deeply influenced by the social, cultural, and systemic factors that shape our lives and experiences.
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A non-judgmental, confidential space
Trauma-informed care sensitive to your experiences
Flexible, integrative techniques tailored to you
Support through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, chronic illness, menopause, and life transitions
A space where artists can explore the challenges of making and sustaining work, while honouring the courage, imagination, and meaning at the heart of their creative lives.
If you’re curious to know more or want to see if we’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Get in touch
If you’re curious to know more or want to see if we’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to arrange a free 20 mins initial online consultation.