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Marlene Leach, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
14 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian, Maltese
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Marlene Leach brings 14 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom to her counselling work. She speaks English, Italian and Maltese and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Marlene frames the client as the expert in their own story and looks to build on existing strengths.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and helps with low self-esteem and anger. Marlene also works with issues around trauma and abuse, addictions, obsessive thoughts, grief and major life changes.

Background and approach

Relationship concerns and problems tied to communication, commitment and attachment are another part of her focus. Marlene uses approaches that centre the person and their experience. Client-Centred Therapy helps her follow what matters most to each individual.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy guides work on strong feelings and patterns in relationships. Existential Therapy opens up questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. In sessions she aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk things through and try small changes.

She listens for the practical options someone can try between meetings, and checks in about what’s working. This helps people move from feeling stuck to having clearer next steps. Therapy with Marlene can be delivered online.

She works with different session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs. Her style is warm, direct and focused on building usable ways to cope and to grow.

How Marlene’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and perspective. It involves active listening, reflecting what the person says and following their priorities so they feel heard and clearer about choices. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, stress and coping with life changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how strong emotions shape patterns in close relationships. It helps identify repeating cycles and creates space to try new responses. This method can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and processing emotional pain.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem the best match. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins and text-based messaging lets people reflect in writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and help maintain continuity when life is busy.
What kinds of problems does Marlene help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger and addictions. Relationship issues, trauma and grief are also within her areas of focus.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens, follows what matters to the client and suggests doable steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Marlene has 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Italian and Maltese and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Italian, Maltese

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