Leanne Alanson, NCPS

Approaches that guide online support and choice

Leanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people learn straightforward coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing practices, grounding exercises and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. This is useful for panic attacks and social anxiety.

Another often-used method centres on grief work and processing loss. It gives people room to name emotions, remember what matters and find ways to carry on with meaning. This approach can help those facing bereavement, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or pregnancy-related loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to your goals, tries different methods if needed, and adjusts the focus based on what helps you most. This collaboration means the plan can change as you make progress or face new challenges.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is useful for a face-to-face feeling, phone can be chosen when bandwidth is low, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer typed conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still getting consistent support.