Evidence Based
NHS trained cognitive behavioural therapist informed by established psychological models and research.
Therapy in Brighton and online
Create lasting change.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and relationship therapy, direct and straight talking yet with warmth and a practical focus on achieving your goals.
22 years of therapeutic experience
NHS trained CBT therapist
Online and face to face
Free consultation
A relaxed first conversation to see whether working
together feels right.
Why work with me
Experienced. Compassionate. Insightful. Unconventional. Effective.
Creating a safe, anchored base to face challenge. There is no change without risk, yet it's hard to take risks without feeling a foundation of security.
Experienced
More than two decades working across private practice, the NHS, within higher education and specialist services.
Tailored
Sessions shaped around your personality, circumstances, aims and preferred pace, not just a standard script.
Practical
Compassionate therapy with a clear focus on useful insight, workable strategies and meaningful progress.
Areas of therapy
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Over 20 years experience have given me deep knowledge and solid treatment plan for the following issues.
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Anxiety and Worry
Reduce overthinking, fear, avoidance. Switch off your mind and learn to manage intense physical sensations.
Depression and Low Mood
Controversial to say but depression is trying to help you. Understand what it is teaching you and how to grow from it.
Sex Therapy
Overcome the cycle of worry, avoidance, shame and fear that hold you back and ignite your sexual pleasure.
Addictions and Habits
Address urges, triggers and patterns involving alcohol, drugs, smoking or unwanted behaviour.
Self Esteem and Confidence
Challenge entrenched self criticism and develop a more secure and grounded relationship with yourself.
Relationship Coaching
Improve your communication, trust, deepen intimacy, manage your boundaries and enhance emotional connection. Fall in love again.
About Kim
Goal Focused, Compassionate and Straight Talking.
Hello, I am Kim Leader. I am an NHS trained cognitive behavioural therapist and one of Brighton's longest established hypnotherapists.
I aim to offer the right balance of warmth and challenge. I listen carefully to your problems, offer a specific treatment plan tailored to those issues, and intend to deliver on the that plan to help you achieve your goals swiftly, and effectively.
- 22 years of experience
- Postgraduate Diploma in CBT
- Seven years in NHS services
- Five years at Sussex University
- Senior registered hypnotherapist
- Supervisor to therapists
Relationship Coaching
Intimacy. Sex. Connection. Love.
Two facilitators, double the insight, twice the connection.
We have developed a framework for understanding and working upon the key areas of a relationship that make it secure, healthy and thriving. We call these the 14 Pillars of Passion. It is our intention that working with us will not merely create a functioning relationship, but one which is alive, juicy and magical*. Do the Relational Health Assessment and check it out.
Explore Relationship Coaching Relational Health Assessment*If the relationship has become untenable, we offer support to seperate with care and grace.
Client experiences
What people have said.
★★★★★“Kim is highly empathetic, a fantastic hypnotherapist and very professional.”
★★★★★“None have been as life changing as Kim.”
★★★★★“I am pretty astonished at how quickly change is possible.”
Free resources
Practical help you can use now.
Browse CBT worksheets, self help guides and psychological resources to support reflection and change.
Take the first step
Ready to talk things through?
Book a free telephone consultation. There is no pressure to commit. It is simply a chance to discuss what is happening and whether I may be the right therapist for you.