- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions help
- Values-based change
About Leanne
Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor who works with people facing anxiety, stress, addictions and trauma. She helps with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. She encourages small steps that feel manageable and focuses on what each person already does well.
Leanne describes the client as the expert on their own story and aims to offer practical support. She uses conversation to help people notice patterns, try new strategies and make choices that match their values. Sessions centre on what a person wants to change and how to get there one step at a time.
With four years of experience and BACP on her record, Leanne draws on several well-known counselling approaches. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive and client-centred ideas so people can work on thoughts, feelings and everyday behaviour. Attachment-based perspectives are used where early relationships affect current difficulties.
People come to Leanne for help with a wide range of issues. These include relationship and intimacy problems, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, career stress and coping with life changes. There is also experience supporting those affected by domestic violence, drug and alcohol problems, chronic illness and compassion fatigue.
Leanne sees starting therapy as a collaborative step. She tries to make sessions straightforward and focused, helping people set simple goals and notice progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and follow the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How Leanne's approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often supports those facing anxiety, low mood or life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than on eliminating every difficult thought.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and sleep problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current patterns. This can help people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment fears or communication problems to make different choices in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what helps most, adapting methods to each person's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process that often starts with one clear problem and a small, practical plan.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals can use these sessions to continue focused, regular work that fits everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does this counsellor help with?
Common issues include anxiety, stress, depression, addictions and trauma. She also supports people with self-esteem, motivation, sleep and relationship concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and simple steps. Leanne helps people notice patterns, try strategies and make choices aligned with their values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the UK. That experience includes helping people with addictions, trauma and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Leanne holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Please check time zones when scheduling.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.