Ilse Leenders

Ilse is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and work as an Integrated Therapist offering multi-models of therapy. Ilse is also an SDS Accredited Clinical Supervisor (CSAccred. (AAC)

Ilse trained and qualified with Chrysalis and set up her private practice “I-Cope Counselling “ in 2009. Ilse originally trained and qualified as a nurse. She moved into the business world and spent 25 years working in the City at senior board level. Ilse has vast experience and understanding of the business world and the pressure and stress this can have on your life.

Working full time, studying and bringing up a family has also given her great insight into the struggle and trying to juggle her life and the impact this can have both on your own health and life but also your family, friends and relationships.

Ilse has worked with Victim Support, MIND and Barnado’s. She specialises in Trauma and Inner Child work.

Ilse co-founder and set up a Community Interest Organisation (CIC) ‘CandleSpark- Shine a light on shame’ when she felt there was a gap of support for people with severe issues such as self-harm and suicide.

Ilse is an Accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. To view Ilse's profile click here.