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Leann Laithwaite, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

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Leann Laithwaite uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapies. She centres sessions around the person in front of her and adapts the work to what they need. Leann explains things in straightforward terms and aims to make talking about hard issues feel manageable.

She has worked in health and social care since 2016 and has five years' focused experience as a counsellor. That background means she is used to supporting people through common and complex problems.

Background and approach

People come to her for help with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and difficulties around relationships and parenting. Leann also supports those affected by trauma and abuse, addiction, issues with self-esteem, anger, and the challenges of life change. She includes work around ADHD and LGBT concerns when relevant to a person's circumstances.

Sessions are shaped to fit each person's goals rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Her approach is informed by client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas. In a session she will listen, reflect, and offer practical ways to try things differently between meetings.

She encourages small steps and checks in about what helps and what does not. Leann holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a Diploma in Health and Social Care. She also has training in mental health first aid, first aid, the Incredible Years programme, adverse childhood experiences, and suicide intervention skills.

This mix of qualifications supports her practical, people-focused style.

How Leann's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions, which can be useful for low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical strategies and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to patterns from earlier life and how they affect current behaviour and relationships. This can help when recurring relationship problems or emotional patterns are getting in the way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and person collaborate to decide which ideas to apply and when to try different techniques. Goals and preferences guide that choice, and the plan can be adjusted as things progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to take part. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to write through feelings or fit sessions around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to day-to-day life.

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

Leann helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns. She also works with trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem and ADHD-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She adopts a client-centred stance, combining it with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. The style is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Leann has worked in health and social care since 2016 and has five years' experience as a practising counsellor. That experience underpins her practical approach.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, listed as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Work with Leann can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Leann

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Leann Laithwaite, BACP

Background and approach

How Leann's approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety