Sue

Sue Leslie

Counselor

“I am an experienced Person Centred Counsellor MBACP Accred who has been working with clients in a variety of settings for over 8 years.”

About Me

I offer a warm, person-centred space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. With over 8 years of experience, I guide individuals to better understand themselves and find their own way forward. My approach is about listening deeply and helping you uncover your inner resources. If you're seeking a non-judgmental environment to navigate life's challenges, we can work together.

Approach

Having worked in a range of settings for over eight years, I keep sessions steady and paced to what feels manageable for you. In my Durham room and online I create a calm, confidential environment where we slow things down, attend to safety and name what matters most in the moment. We use careful reflection, gentle challenge and practical steps between sessions to build coping, stabilise distress and notice patterns that sap energy. This way of working often suits people facing loss, transitions, or overwhelming stress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Ukraine Aid

    Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.

Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Qualifications

New College Durham

Service Areas

Chester-Le-Street

In-person & Online

Chester-Le-Street

Durham, Durham

United Kingdom