Leann Laithwaite, BACP

Leann Laithwaite is a qualified integrative counsellor who draws on a range of training and practical experience to tailor support to each person she works with. She has worked within different areas of health and social care since 2016, developing a flexible approach that places clients at the centre of the work and adapts to their individual needs.

Leann combines knowledge from her foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and a diploma in Health and Social Care with targeted trainings such as mental health first aid, first aid training, the Incredible Years programme, Level 1 and 2 training on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). She also holds the BACP credential, reflecting a professional connection with established counselling standards.

By integrating these skills, Leann offers practical, compassionate support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, clear focus on the client’s goals, and adapting methods to suit different situations and preferences.

She welcomes visitors to her profile and invites anyone considering therapy to explore whether her integrative, client-focused style feels like a good fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Leann Laithwaite

Leann draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic ideas to shape online sessions that respond to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work; it can be particularly helpful for building self-esteem and navigating relationship or life changes.

CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for managing anxiety, stress, low mood, and some patterns that maintain difficulty. Psychodynamic approaches explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can aid understanding of deeper emotional themes and recurring relationship issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Leann works with clients to explore which methods best match their goals, preferences, and practical needs, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.