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Leann Laithwaite, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Leann
Leann Laithwaite is a BACP-registered counsellor with five years' experience in health and social care. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, life changes and ADHD. Leann presents herself simply and directly, so sessions aim to be practical and focused.
Leann trained in integrative counselling and combines approaches to suit each person. She uses Client-Centred methods to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas to notice unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding.
Her background includes a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and a diploma in Health and Social Care. She has additional training in mental health first aid, first aid, the Incredible Years programme, Level 1 and 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). These courses shape how she handles risk, difficult topics and parent-focused concerns.
In practical terms she aims for clear sessions with manageable steps. Conversations often move between exploring recent problems, spotting patterns in thinking and trying small behavioural experiments. Sessions include checking how changes feel and adjusting plans as needed.
People who prefer a straightforward counsellor who uses a blend of techniques may find this approach useful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and arrangements to make sure they suit their needs.
How her approaches fit into online work
Leann uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions often focus on specific problems and set short experiments to try between meetings. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which centres on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can clarify priorities. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to notice recurring patterns that affect current relationships and emotional reactions. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then agree how to proceed. That collaborative decision may change over time as needs evolve. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to schedule times that suit school, work or caregiving responsibilities. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure sessions will fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions, plus grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, life changes and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centred listening with practical CBT ideas and elements of psychodynamic thinking. Sessions aim to notice patterns in thinking and behaviour and try manageable changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years' experience working in health and social care and holds a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and a diploma in Health and Social Care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats and how are costs handled?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.