Integrative psychotherapy in Sheffield and online
Therapy that meets you where you are
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 feel able to speak openly and explore your experiences in a way that feels right for you.
I bring my whole self to our sessions, meaning I show up with authenticity, curiosity and kindness. I will share my reflections honestly and at times offer gentle challenge where it feels helpful.
I’m interested in how our experiences shape the ways we understand ourselves, relate to others and make sense of our lives. My background in the arts continues to influence how I listen and reflect, nurturing 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 feeling that something in life deserves attention or space to be explored.
Hello, I’m Lea.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist based in Sheffield, offering therapy both in person and online to adults from all walks of life.
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There’s a lot to manage in life, and feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed is a natural response to that. Together we will explore what’s contributing to your stress or anxiety and build practical tools and inner resources to feel more grounded and restore balance and calm.
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Past experiences can continue to affect your sense of safety, trust, self worth and wellbeing. We can gently explore these impacts and find ways to reconnect with your strengths and resilience in ways that feel manageable and empowering.
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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.
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Feeling unsure of your value or critical of yourself is a common human experience. 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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Life transitions can bring uncertainty, challenge and a natural period of reflection, whether linked to changes in work, relationships, health, identity, or stages of life such as midlife or menopause. Together, we can explore how these shifts are affecting you and find ways of adapting that honour your needs, values and wellbeing.
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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.
You don’t need to prepare or ‘have it all figured out’, just come as you are, and we’ll take it from there.
When we begin to pay attention to our inner lives, it can open the door to living in ways that feel more meaningful, authentic and connected.
How I Work
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe that feeling heard and understood is the foundation for change. Drawing on person-centred, trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches, as well as insights from neuroscience, I offer a flexible way of working that adapts to your needs and what feels most useful.
Together, we will explore the patterns and challenges shaping your life, past and present, while reconnecting you 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 together to create lasting and meaningful change.
What to Expect
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it’s new to you. In our first session, we’ll simply get to know each other and talk about what’s brought you here. There’s no pressure to share anything before you’re ready.
Our sessions will be a calm, confidential space where you can bring whatever’s on your mind. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, gently uncover patterns, and find ways to move forward.
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.
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, and we can talk about what might work best for your circumstances.
Individual Therapy: £60–£75 per hour session
Payment: Payment is due before each session via bank transfer.
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 authentic, meaningful and truly your own.
About me
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.
Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, I’ve called Sheffield, UK, home for the past 25 years.
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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 reach out.
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 an initial online consultation.