- Trauma focused work
- CBT approaches
- Grief and loss
About Leanne
Leanne uses talking therapies alongside evidence-based methods such as trauma-focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She places an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and getting to know the person and the issues they want to work on. This shapes how sessions are planned and what techniques are introduced.
For people affected by traumatic events she offers trauma-informed and trauma-focused support. That can include work based on a three-phase model of trauma recovery - safety and stabilisation, remembrance and trauma processing, and reconnection and integration. Leanne explains how the brain and nervous system respond to trauma as part of that approach.
She has particular experience supporting people who have experienced sexual abuse, complex bereavement and domestic abuse. She also works with self-harm and wrote an MSc thesis on therapists' experiences of that issue. Other focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness, communication problems and eating-related difficulties.
Leanne aims to work collaboratively so clients and therapist decide what helps most. Sessions are intended to help people gain insight and practical ways to manage difficulties as they move forward.
Registration on record
- BACP
- United Kingdom · 152819
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Leanne draws on trauma-focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques in her practice. Trauma-focused work explains how the brain and nervous system respond to past events and uses a phased approach - safety and stabilisation, remembrance and processing, and reconnection - which can be paced to suit how someone is coping. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and use practical steps to shift unhelpful cycles, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leanne will discuss different methods and decide together with the client what fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape session length, focus and which techniques are tried first.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use talking and written techniques from home, and can be adapted if camera use or long video calls are difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will suit practical needs when you arrange the first session.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and LGBT issues, plus related areas such as attachment, body image and chronic illness.
How would she approach feeling stuck or uncertain about life direction?
She combines talking therapies with evidence-based methods like trauma-focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques, working collaboratively to identify usable steps and insights.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of practice working with a wide range of presenting issues including complex bereavement, domestic abuse and sexual abuse survivors.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people living outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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