Ken McLeish
Ken is a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with adults from all backgrounds, supporting them through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
These include depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, bereavement, social isolation, and loss.
With over a decade of clinical, educational, and academic experience across both public and private sectors, Ken brings a deep, integrated understanding of mental health to his work. He draws on multiple therapeutic models—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Humanistic Psychotherapy, Human Givens, and Guided Imagery—to create a tailored approach that meets the unique needs of each client.
Ken holds an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He also holds several other degree-level qualifications, including Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Sports Science. A qualified teacher and experienced lecturer in counselling, psychology, and sports and exercise psychology, Ken brings both academic depth and practical insight to his work.
Registered with the UKHPP, UKCP, and BACP, Ken is committed to ethical, professional, and effective practice. His broad training allows him to work flexibly and responsively with a wide range of client concerns.
In addition to his clinical work, Ken is an established writer. He has published on a broad range of topics including mental health, emotional wellbeing, and therapeutic practice, with a focus on making psychological insights accessible and useful to a wider audience. His writing reflects the same clarity, empathy, and expertise that underpin his therapeutic approach.
