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Here, you’re met with care, not judgment and the freedom to explore what’s weighing on you.

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A safe space to be heard

Life brings moments that feel intense, times when emotions run deep and clarity seems distant. Whether you're working through a personal crisis, facing ongoing challenges, or simply need someone to listen without judgement, counselling offers a space to reflect, explore, and be heard with honesty and care.

At The Listening Trust, we offer compassionate, confidential counselling tailored to your unique journey. Based in West Sussex, we support individuals across the UK through in-person, online, and community-based sessions.

Specialist areas include:
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
Times of stress or emotional strain
Feeling stuck with a problem

Relationships & Family
Relationship issues
Family challenges, including bereavement
Parental counselling
Support for young people

Health & Life Transitions
Chronic health support
Fertility journeys
Difficult feelings during pregnancy or postnatally

Focused Support
Short-term, goal-oriented counselling

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Meet Leighann Li

My professional background spans nursing, midwifery, and health visiting, as well as senior management in a large organisation. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to listen to people during some of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of their lives.

My journey into counselling began during my own experience of becoming a parent, a time marked by emotional complexity and deep personal reflection. I recall wishing I could speak openly about how I felt, yet fearing the effect it might have on those closest to me. What I needed was the safety and impartiality of a counsellor, someone able to hold that emotional weight without judgement. That experience continues to shape my commitment to offering that same space to others.

Call Leighann on 07534 489859

Is counselling right for me and my situation?

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You feel overwhelmed and need space to breathe

Talking things through can help you slow down, feel heard, and find calm, even when everything feels too much.

You’re stuck in patterns that no longer serve you

Counselling offers space to reflect, shift perspective, and begin making choices that feel more like yours.

You want to talk, but don’t know where to start

You don’t need the right words — just a safe space to begin exploring what’s going on inside. A place to be heard.

You’re ready to know yourself better

Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings, and make sense of what’s been weighing on you.

Call Leighann on 07534 489859

Support tailored to the challenges you’re facing.

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Child gazing out to sea near Worthing, evoking calm and quiet reflection
Parental counselling
Supporting parents through stress, transitions, and emotional overwhelm, while helping them reconnect with their strengths and navigate family dynamics with greater confidence.
Support for young people
Helping younger clients express and manage their feelings, build emotional resilience, and develop tools to cope with change, anxiety, or low mood in a safe, age-appropriate space.
Chronic health support
Offering space to process the emotional impact of long-term illness, explore identity shifts, and find ways to maintain hope, connection, and self-compassion through ongoing challenges.
Fertility journeys
Supporting individuals and couples through the complexities of trying to conceive, including grief, uncertainty, and relationship strain, with sensitive, non-judgmental care at every stage.
Short-term focused counselling
Short-term counselling that helps you find clarity, resolve specific challenges, and move forward with confidence — whether you're facing a decision, navigating change, or simply need space to regroup.

"I was in a really dark place and didn’t know how to move forward. Leighann helped me see things differently, and that shift made all the difference. I’m in a much better place now thanks to her".
John H

A place where you're heard, understood and supported through life’s difficult moments.

Here, you’re met with care, not judgment and the freedom to explore what’s weighing on you.

A safe space to be heard

Life brings moments that feel overwhelming, times when emotions run deep and clarity feels out of reach. Whether you're navigating a personal crisis, facing long-term challenges, or simply need someone to listen without judgement, counselling offers a space to explore your thoughts safely and honestly.

At The Listening Trust, we offer compassionate, confidential counselling tailored to your unique journey. Based in West Sussex, we support individuals across the UK through in-person, online, and community-based sessions.

Specialist areas include:
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
Times of stress or emotional strain
Feeling stuck with a problem

Relationships & Family
Relationship issues
Family challenges, including bereavement
Parental counselling
Support for young people

Health & Life Transitions
Chronic health support
Fertility journeys
Difficult feelings during pregnancy or postnatally

Focused Support
Short-term, goal-oriented counselling

Call Leighann on 07534 489859

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Meet Leighann Li

My professional background spans nursing, midwifery, and health visiting, as well as senior management in a large organisation. Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to listen to people during some of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of their lives.

My journey into counselling began during my own experience of becoming a parent — a path marked by emotional complexity and deep personal reflection. I remember wishing I could speak freely about how I felt, but fearing the impact it might have on those close to me. What I needed was the impartiality and safety of a counsellor — someone who could hold that emotional weight without judgement. That experience shaped my commitment to offering that same space to others.

Child gazing out to sea near Worthing, evoking calm and quiet reflection

Is couselling right for me and my situation?

Subtitle
You feel overwhelmed and need space to breathe
Talking things through can help you slow down, feel heard, and find calm, even when everything feels too much.
You’re stuck in patterns that no longer serve you
Counselling offers space to reflect, shift perspective, and begin making choices that feel more like yours.
You want to talk, but don’t know where to start
You don’t need the right words — just a safe space to begin exploring what’s going on inside. A place to be heard.
You’re ready to know yourself better
Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings, and make sense of what’s been weighing on you.

Call Leighann on 07534 489859

Support tailored to the challenges you’re facing.

Parental counselling
Supporting parents through stress, transitions, and emotional overwhelm, while helping them reconnect with their strengths and navigate family dynamics with greater confidence.
Support for young people
Helping younger clients express and manage their feelings, build emotional resilience, and develop tools to cope with change, anxiety, or low mood in a safe, age-appropriate space.
Chronic health support
Offering space to process the emotional impact of long-term illness, explore identity shifts, and find ways to maintain hope, connection, and self-compassion through ongoing challenges.
Fertility journeys
Supporting individuals and couples through the complexities of trying to conceive, including grief, uncertainty, and relationship strain, with sensitive, non-judgmental care at every stage.
Short-term focused counselling
Short-term counselling that helps you find clarity, resolve specific challenges, and move forward with confidence — whether you're facing a decision, navigating change, or simply need space to regroup.

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