- Client-centred approach
- Integrative practice
- Practical support
About Leann
Leann Laithwaite is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to make sessions feel straightforward and respectful. She aims to place the client at the centre of the work and tailors each meeting to individual needs. Leann draws on five years of experience in health and social care to shape how she listens and responds.
She trained in integrative counselling and holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling. Leann also has a diploma in health and social care which supports her practical understanding of social and medical settings. Her background includes mental health first aid and first aid training to help manage immediate concerns.
Over time Leann has learned elements from different approaches and combines them to suit the person she is working with. This means sessions can focus on feelings, thoughts, or past experiences depending on what seems most helpful. She aims to create a calm space for people to talk through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes including ADHD.
Leann works within the framework of professional standards and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She provides practical conversations and gentle challenge where needed. The first step is a short match questionnaire followed by scheduling according to availability.
Her style is warm and down to earth, offering steady support without jargon. Parents and adults looking for a straightforward, adaptable counsellor may find her approach accessible and clear.
How these approaches work online and in conversation
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, offering empathic listening and gentle reflection so the person can find their own solutions; it is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and tries practical changes to shift distressing feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and some anger issues.
Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to past experiences and emotional patterns that repeat in current life, which can help when working through trauma, relationship patterns and deeper emotional difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the person to decide what feels most helpful, based on their goals, preferences and what comes up in early sessions. This is reviewed as the work progresses so plans can be adjusted together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, saving travel time and making it easier to schedule appointments around school or work. The exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. The focus is on making therapy fit everyday life rather than on a single method of meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The counsellor works in a client-centred way, putting the person at the heart of each session and tailoring the work to their needs, with influences from CBT and psychodynamic ideas where relevant.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has around five years of experience working across health and social care settings, applying a range of approaches drawn from that practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a diploma in Health and Social Care, and is associated with BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.