Leanne Bartrip, BACP

Leanne Bartrip is a BACP-registered therapist with more than ten years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She holds a degree in Psychotherapy and is currently completing a Master’s in Psychology, further building her knowledge of human behaviour and mental health. Leanne practices in a pluralistic way, blending different methods so that each session is shaped around the individual client rather than a single technique. Her work is primarily informed by person-centred (client-centred) therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and she has additional training across other therapeutic modalities to broaden the support she offers.

Over the course of her career Leanne has responded to needs including low mood, anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-led, with a focus on helping people increase resilience, develop self-awareness, and strengthen emotional wellbeing. She currently provides therapeutic support within the NHS to both adults and children and has previously worked across various counties and organisations delivering counselling and emotional support to diverse communities.

Leanne believes therapy should be a non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change. Outside of work she enjoys time with her dog, Rex, motorsports, getting lost in a good book, and an annual family retreat to a cabin in the woods.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Leanne draws on client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work. This approach helps people who need empathy, validation, and greater self-understanding as they navigate emotional challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy can also be integrated when relationship patterns, early attachment experiences, or family dynamics are central concerns, helping clients explore how past connections influence current relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Leanne works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy is practical and relevant. She adapts the balance of techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and access support from different locations while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care.