- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT methods
About Leanne
Leanne McCann is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS with five years' practice in the UK. She works with common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and adjusting to life changes. She also supports people facing depression, addiction, intimacy issues, body image and career uncertainty.
Leanne works in a person-centred way at her core. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual and their own pace. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when these approaches fit the issue being discussed.
Sessions are straightforward and talk-based. People can expect practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood alongside space to talk about trauma, loss or relationship problems. Leanne also pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions.
She has experience helping people with parenting stress, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiving strains. She also works with concerns around eating, sleeping, codependency and intimacy-related questions.
Leanne accepts international clients and runs clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How Leanne uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, and helps people focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and relationship problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options with the client and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel. They can offer shorter check-ins, reduce time spent commuting and let someone join from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals can use different pacing and tools in remote sessions, such as focused skills practice or problem-solving between meetings, to help apply therapy in day-to-day life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support for young adults?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions and issues common in early adulthood such as career worries and feeling behind.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core approach is person-centred, with practical use of CBT, ACT and DBT techniques when helpful for the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' practice working in the UK and with clients on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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