Leanne Coley

BACP 3 years practising Sees people online

Support for stress, anxiety and trauma

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About Leanne

Leanne Coley offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She explains things plainly and works alongside each person to find practical ways forward. Leanne writes in a direct and calm way that many find reassuring when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Leanne trained and practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. She has three years of professional experience and has worked in settings linked to the Criminal Justice System.

Background and approach

That work included supporting victims and witnesses and people involved in criminal proceedings. In sessions she helps people recognise strengths and build on them. Conversations focus on what is causing strain now and on small steps that can make a difference.

She keeps the approach straightforward and goal-focused so discussions stay useful and practical. Leanne also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, men’s and women’s issues, social anxiety and self-love. She encourages people to notice progress, even when it feels slow, and to use those changes as a foundation for longer term wellbeing.

Her style is collaborative and empowering. She aims to help people feel more able to manage difficult feelings and to make choices that fit their life. To begin, clients are invited to share what matters most to them and the therapist and client agree next steps together.

At a glance

Years practising
3
Registered with
BACP
Registration number
409761
Languages
English
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

Details are as listed on Leanne's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.

How Leanne works online

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on managing symptoms and building coping skills. One common approach teaches practical strategies for handling anxiety and stress, such as learning ways to notice worry patterns and practising short coping exercises that reduce immediate distress. This can help when anxiety feels overwhelming and when people need tools to get through difficult moments.

Another approach helps people process painful experiences and unhelpful beliefs that follow trauma or shame. It involves talking through what happened at a pace that feels manageable and finding new ways to make sense of those memories, which can reduce their hold on day to day life. Both approaches aim to give skills and understanding rather than just insight.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as work progresses and new priorities emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy include making it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what suits your routine best. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective support online when the approach matches the concern and the person’s preferences.

Questions and answers

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as divorce and separation and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Conversations focus on identifying strengths and practical steps to reduce distress.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional experience and has worked in roles supporting victims and witnesses within the Criminal Justice System.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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