Leigh Skelding Counselling Service provides experienced neuroaffirming therapy for children aged 5+, adolescence and adults.

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I am an experienced AUdHD and neuro-affirming therapist working across school settings in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, alongside private practice in Baldock, Hertfordshire.

I support children, teenagers, adults and families experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, bereavement and menopause. My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity and an understanding that every individual experiences the world differently.

I work extensively with autistic children and young people aged 5+, as well as those with ADHD, supporting both them and their families through emotional, social and educational challenges. Within school settings, I help young people build confidence, develop emotional understanding and navigate important transitions beyond school life.

My therapeutic approach is creative, flexible and neuro-affirming. I incorporate creative and play-based therapeutic approaches to help children and young people express themselves, process emotions and strengthen communication and social understanding in a way that feels safe and accessible to them.

I also have significant experience supporting families whose children have experienced school exclusion or behavioural difficulties, recognising the wider emotional impact this can have on the entire family.

I have access to a broad range of therapeutic resources and creative interventions to support individual needs.

Private Practice

My private practice is based in Baldock, Hertfordshire, where I offer:

• One-to-one therapy for children, teenagers and adults

• Family support sessions

• Short-term and long-term therapy

• One-off therapeutic sessions

Walk and Talk Therapy

Since 2019, I have also offered Walk and Talk Therapy in Stotfold, Hitchin, Letchworth and Royston.

Being outdoors can create a calming and less pressured therapeutic environment, allowing clients to feel more relaxed and comfortable while talking. Walking side by side can feel more natural than sitting face to face, particularly for those who find traditional therapy settings overwhelming.

Walk and Talk Therapy can support:

• Emotional regulation and reduced stress

• Clearer thinking and problem-solving

• Improved wellbeing through movement and fresh air

• Reduced pressure around eye contact

• A more relaxed and grounding therapeutic experience

Sessions are tailored to individual comfort levels, whether that involves a gentle walk, a brisk pace or sitting together in a natural setting.

My Approach

My approach is straightforward, supportive and tailored to the individual.

I understand that people engage with therapy in different ways, particularly neurodivergent clients who may have found other environments or approaches difficult in the past. I aim to provide a space that feels calm, accepting and practical, where clients can explore challenges at their own pace.

I work collaboratively with clients and families, adapting sessions to suit communication styles, sensory needs and personal strengths. Whether through conversation, creative work or outdoor sessions, the focus is always on finding an approach that feels accessible and meaningful for the individual.

Professional Standards

I work professionally and ethically in accordance with BACP guidelines and regularly attend Clinical Supervision.

To maintain and develop my professional knowledge and skills, I complete a minimum of 32 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year.

I also hold:

• Enhanced DBS clearance

• Full professional insurance

If you would like to discuss support for yourself, your child or your family, I would be happy to hear from you.

CPD I have recently completed:

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• Working Therapeutically with stones

• Working with the highly sensitive person

• Safeguarding Children

• ADHD in females

• CBT Working with children and adolescents 

• Key Success to working with Male Clients 

• Working with Suicide 

• Creative Therapy - working with arts and media 

• The Impact of Trauma In Infancy on Child Development 

• Working creatively with Autism

• Life Story work 

• Safeguarding children within Domestic Violence 

• Working with ASD 

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I hold an enhanced DBS certificate. I have full public liability insurance.

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I am currently taking on BUPA and WPA clients, please refer to the BUPA website to find my details there. For WPA clients, please contact me directly via email leigh@ls-counselling.com

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