

Dr Leandra Egge
About Leandra:
Works as Counselling Psychologist at First Psychology Online
Languages spoken:
- English
- German
Leandra has a particular interest and experience in working with survivors of abuse.
Leandra's way of working
Leandra is a compassionate practitioner who aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client and to create a space in which they can feel empowered to explore their difficulties and bring about change. Leandra tailors her approach to meet the needs and preferences of each person. She works in a person-centred and compassion-focussed way using cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as elements from emotion-focused therapy and schema therapy where she feels these may be helpful.Leandra is a native German speaker and she is happy to work with clients who feel more comfortable speaking in this language.
Leandra's background and training
Leandra has had several roles in the volunteering/charity sector which have involved supporting people with a variety of issues. Her experience includes working as a voluntary counsellor with a broad range of people and facilitating workshops on professional boundaries for professionals working in helping roles. In addition, Leandra has provided academic and emotional support to students through peer-assisted learning and as a listening volunteer.Leandra has a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University and an MA in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen.
Leandra is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and she is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
