Leann Laithwaite
Flexible integrative counsellor focused on practical support
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About Leann
Leann Laithwaite is an integrative counsellor who blends different ways of working to suit each person. She places people at the centre of sessions and adapts her approach to what feels most helpful. Leann trained with a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and holds a BACP credential.
Leann has worked in health and social care since 2016. That experience shaped how she talks with people about stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and anger, and those dealing with parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles and ADHD. Her style aims to be practical and straightforward. Sessions are guided by what the client brings and what they want to change.
Techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Leann also draws on Client-Centred ways of working that focus on listening and understanding. Psychodynamic ideas may be introduced to look at repeated patterns that cause distress.
She combines these approaches so work feels relevant to real life. Her background includes training in mental health first aid, first aid, the Incredible Years programme, adverse childhood experiences awareness and applied suicide intervention skills. This range of experience supports practical conversations about safety and coping.
If someone is unsure how to start, the usual route is to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 393669
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Leann's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Leann works with
Everything Leann lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Approaches Leann lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Leann works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for addressing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits by practising new ways of thinking and small behaviour changes.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to repeated patterns and early experiences that influence current behaviour. It can help when someone notices recurring themes in relationships or emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. This collaborative process can change over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or conversations without needing to be on camera, which some people prefer. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so they match practical needs and daily routines.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem and ADHD are also listed focus areas.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are integrative and adapt to each person's needs, using listening and practical techniques. The work aims to be straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in health and social care since 2016, giving around five years of experience in counselling and related roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BACP credential and a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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