Leann Laithwaite

Leann Laithwaite is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to meet each person's needs. She blends ideas from different therapies so sessions fit what someone wants to achieve. Leann has five years' experience working across health and social care since 2016 and holds a Foundation degree in Integrative Counselling as well as a Diploma in Health and Social Care.

In practice Leann places people at the centre of the work and adapts sessions to the individual. She draws on client-centred methods to follow a person's lead and build a safe working relationship. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used when practical steps and thinking patterns help reduce stress and anxiety.

Leann also uses psychodynamic thinking to help uncover repeated patterns and deeper drivers behind feelings. Her background includes mental health first aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and training on adverse childhood experiences at Level 1 and 2. These elements inform how she notices risk and supports people in distress.

Leann offers support for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, anger, LGBT matters and ADHD. She aims for clear, manageable goals and practical steps alongside listening and reflection.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model.

How therapeutic approaches work online and by phone

Leann draws on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas when supporting people. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the pace and topics; it is useful for building trust and feeling heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and often uses practical tasks to reduce anxiety or manage anger. Psychodynamic ideas help spot repeated patterns and early influences that shape current reactions, useful when people want deeper insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leann will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together and help decide which way of working to try first. The plan can change as progress is made, and sessions aim to be collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from a convenient place. Some ways of working also suit shorter, focused sessions while others need longer time to reflect, and Leann can help decide what fits your routine and goals.