- Practical coping skills
- Warm non-judgemental approach
- Goal focused work
About Leita
Leita Sanger is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel understood and less alone.
Leita creates an open space where clients can say what they really think and feel. She aims to reduce shame and blame so people can look at painful experiences at their own pace. Sessions focus on practical steps that can bring small changes in day-to-day life.
Her work often addresses issues connected to attachment and abandonment, codependency and communication problems. She also supports people facing cancer, caregiver stress, ageing concerns and the fallout from separation or divorce. Dissociation, dependent personality patterns and feelings of emptiness are also areas she helps people talk through.
Leita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and plan progress. She encourages clients to set clear, realistic goals and to notice small gains between sessions. Therapy is collaborative - the client’s priorities shape the work.
People who choose her will find a practical, compassionate counsellor who focuses on everyday coping skills and clearer thinking. This can make it easier to manage difficult emotions and to take steps towards a more steady day-to-day routine.
Evidence-informed approaches and online support
Leita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and gently test new ways of thinking and acting; this can ease anxiety and low mood by changing small daily habits. Another approach centres on processing traumatic or painful experiences at a manageable pace, helping reduce avoidance and improve emotional regulation. These methods are aimed at improving everyday coping and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leita will discuss options with each person and together decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She treats the choice as collaborative and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that work around work and caregiving commitments. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, and the therapist will outline practical options when you start the matching process.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Leita help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns and depression, alongside related problems such as codependency and communication difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and straightforward, creating a space to speak honestly and to work on practical steps for day-to-day coping.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people living outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps start the process of working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.