Leila Bouhanani

My name is Leila and I am a qualified counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist with extensive experience of dealing with a range of complex and diverse issues. I am here to support you by offering a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space in which you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe that we all have the capacity to create our own positive solutions so rather than impose solutions I will provide a safe space for you to explore options, gain self-awareness and new perspectives. This will help you in developing positive strategies and give you the tools to implement positive change in your life.

Sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends and family about how you're truly feeling which can leave us holding onto unwanted feelings and emotions. Holding onto these emotions can have a huge impact on our daily lives, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

Counselling provides a safe, confidential environment where you can explore any issues, feeling and emotions without the fear of judgment. You may come to your first session with a specific goal or you may come not really knowing what the issue is or how counselling can help. Regardless of your circumstances we can work together at your pace to establish your needs and get you to where you want to be.

Although my counselling approach is predominantly Person-Centred I also use other styles of counselling such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness depending on your needs and goals.

Counselling Degree 2019

Clinical Hypnotherapy 2019

Life Coaching 2022

Solution Focussed Therapy 2023

Certified in Trauma Informed Therapy 2023

Sessions can be via zoom, telephone or face to face in my private office in Darlington.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to meet and discuss your needs.

Face to Face counselling, online and telephone counselling is all charged at £45.00 per 50 minute session

Walk and Talk counselling is £45.00 per 50 minute session