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Lizandra Leigertwood, BACP, NCPS

Compassionate support for anxiety and relationship strain

14 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Lizandra

Lizandra Leigertwood is a counsellor with 14 years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or relationship strain. She works with adults dealing with grief, trauma, sleep problems and changes at work or home. Lizandra aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone looking for change.

Her practice focuses on understanding attachment patterns and how past relationships shape present problems. She helps people untangle codependency, recover from narcissistic parenting dynamics, and rebuild self-worth.

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Background and approach

Conversations are paced to each person’s needs and often centre on practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Lizandra uses a mix of client-centred listening and psychodynamic reflection to notice recurring patterns and meanings. She also draws on existential ideas to help people find purpose and clarify values during life transitions.

This blend supports both immediate relief and deeper understanding. Clients can expect a calm, compassionate space where their experience is taken seriously. Lizandra treats sensitive topics such as trauma and abuse with care and attention to boundaries.

She encourages small experiments in daily life to strengthen coping and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and are available to clients in the United Kingdom and beyond. Lizandra works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, and guides people toward a way of working that fits their routine and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Elizabeth translates attachment-based thinking into clear online work by helping clients notice patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current stress and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding bonds formed in childhood and uses that awareness to change unhelpful relationship habits and improve emotional safety.

She also uses client-centred therapy online, which means sessions centre on the person's experience and pace. Client-Centred Therapy involves active listening, empathy and reflection so people can feel heard and explore goals like self-esteem, boundaries and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person's needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the way sessions run as work progresses.

Online sessions can be a flexible way to get support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth or a quieter set-up is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins, shorter updates or people who prefer typing to talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of working to see what helps most.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression and relationship difficulties, plus trauma, grief and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and existential questions to combine practical coping with deeper self-understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as attachment, codependency and workplace stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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