Leann Laithwaite , BACP

Leann Laithwaite is an integrative counsellor who has worked across health and social care settings since 2016. She combines training from multiple approaches to place each person at the centre of the therapeutic process, tailoring sessions to the individual needs, goals, and life context of the person seeking support.

Her practice draws on both structured and relational methods, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem difficulties, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Leann aims to create a calm, focused environment where practical strategies and reflective exploration are used together to promote clearer understanding and forward movement.

Leann holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a Diploma in Health and Social Care, and she has completed additional training in mental health first aid, standard first aid, the Incredible Years programme, Level 1 and Level 2 training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). She also holds the BACP credential, which reflects her professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

She welcomes enquiries from prospective clients who want a collaborative, personalised approach to therapy and values working at a pace that suits each person.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Leann uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and creating a supportive space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is well suited to issues like self-esteem concerns, grief, and adjusting to life changes.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, problem-focused method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT can be effective for stress, anxiety, depression, specific coping skills, and managing addictive behaviours.

Leann may integrate psychodynamic ideas when helpful, exploring how past experiences and relational patterns influence current difficulties, which can deepen understanding of long-standing issues such as trauma, relationship patterns, or repeated emotional responses.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process - Leann collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses. This shared decision making helps tailor support to practical outcomes and personal growth.

Online therapy with Leann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping maintain continuity of care and consistent progress.