Leanne Alanson

Leanne Alanson is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and depression. She also works with issues such as abandonment, life purpose, panic attacks and concerns around pregnancy and childbirth.

Leanne offers straightforward, person-focused sessions where people can talk through what is troubling them. She aims to listen without judgement and to help clients name their difficulties. Sessions look at what feels most difficult right now and what practical steps could reduce everyday pressure.

Her background includes working with bereavement and end-of-life concerns, and she has supported people through hospice and end-of-life counselling conversations. She also sees people dealing with social anxiety, communication or control issues, and those adjusting to blended family situations.

Leanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and to practise skills in session. She focuses on clear, achievable strategies that can be tried between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly so the work stays relevant to each person’s current life.

Sessions are offered in English and Leanne accepts international clients. People who are unsure about next steps can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and practical options.

How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Leanne works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom management and practical skills. For example, cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach ways to test and alter those thoughts; these methods can help with anxiety, panic and low mood. A second common technique involves problem-solving and behavioural strategies that break larger issues into small, doable steps, which is useful for stress, life purpose questions and relationship communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most pressing and which methods suit a client’s goals and preferences. They review progress together and adjust the focus as needed rather than sticking to a single method from the start.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available when you book. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. Discussing practical arrangements in the first meeting helps match session length and style to real life commitments.