Dominic Hamilton-Leathart, BA, MA, BACP
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Tel: 07785803363
Email: dhamiltonleathart@gmail.com
The three points of the triangle:
Know Yourself
Own Yourself
Be Yourself
*from Stephen Joseph’s book Authenticity
Notice:
Online sessions are available from Monday to Saturday. In-person appointments in Mansfield and Nottingham will be available in September 2026. Please enquire to confirm the addresses.
My name's Dominic, and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with many years of experience in the voluntary sector and private practice, working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues. These range from mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, bereavement, trauma, gender incongruence, autism, ADHD and general problems in living.
Although my experience is wide-ranging, I have considerable experience with the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, and those dealing with depression and anxiety. If you're struggling with your mental health and you're unsure of a way forward, I am more than happy to help.
I work in Mansfield, Nottingham, and online. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, much of my work has shifted to telehealth, enabling me to reach clients across the UK. I will be offering in-person sessions again in September of 2026.
About Me
I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2018 with a First-Class Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanistic Counselling Practice with Honours, focusing on person-centred psychology. After qualifying as a counsellor, I was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Criminology from Nottingham Trent University in 2019.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and abide by their ethical framework for the counselling and psychotherapy professions.
I have continued to hone my craft and passion through ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision. For example, I am currently undertaking further postgraduate training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to augment the versatility of my counselling approach and thus incorporate ACT procedures into my practice.
My primary academic interests include the therapeutic properties and applications of cognitive-emotional defusion, unconditional positive regard, and self-compassion.
As a Christian, I am also interested in the role of the transcendent in therapy for those whose sense of meaning and purpose derives from the numinous. You are welcome to bring your religious or spiritual beliefs and practices into your counselling.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I faithfully abide by the ethical framework issued by my professional association and governing body, ensuring the highest standards of practice. You are welcome to read the BACP's ethical framework here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/.
If you would like to confirm my registration with the BACP and gather further information about the registration and accreditation process, please visit the BACP register here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/protecting-the-public/bacp-register/.
Why Counselling?
We are all affected by hardship at some point in our lives. We may experience depression, anxiety, and a host of other challenges impacting our quality of life. We can feel defeated, with every day feeling like a never-ending struggle. It can feel as though we're focused solely on survival, leaving us with little or no energy for things that bring us joy, fulfilment, and purpose.
Although contacting a mental health professional can be daunting, reaching out for help is a courageous first step in transforming your life for the better. Therapy provides a safe, warm space to explore problems and develop practical solutions, helping you pivot towards living your life more effectively. As we embark on your counselling journey, we open up to a range of possibilities.
My role as a counselling practitioner is to help you identify what matters most to you and, when requested, equip you with a set of psychological tools, strategies, and techniques to live your life guided by your heartfelt values.
You're very likely to leave the therapeutic process with a clear sense of what a vital, fulfilling life looks like to you. Indeed, we are all different, wonderful in our own way, and no one formula can capture the enormous complexity and diversity of our humanity.
Ultimately, my role as a counsellor will be to create a supportive space that helps you navigate difficult experiences and embody and realise your unique self.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in 2026:
ACT Essentials - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Association for Psychological Therapies)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Counselling Tutor)
Applying Theories of Grief to Practice (BACP)
Working with Bereavement and Complex Grief (BACP)
Working with Complex Grief (BACP)
Working with Suicidal Clients (Counsellor Tutor)
Understanding How Adverse Circumstances Can Complicate Grief (Counselling Tutor)
Grief and Bereavement (Counselling Tutor)
Bereavement Awareness (Counselling Tutor)
Working with Transgender Clients (Counselling Tutor)
Sex in Counselling (Counselling Tutor)
Working Inclusively with the LGBTQ+ Community (Counselling Tutor)Working with
Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (Counselling Tutor)