- Integrative methods
- Calm practical support
- Works with grief
About Leanne
Leanne McCann is an integrative counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems and health-related life changes. She names a person-centred approach at her core and aims to help people untangle worrying thoughts and manage strong feelings. Leanne uses everyday language and a steady presence to make it easier to speak about difficult things.
Her practice draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. Leanne frames these methods in plain terms and matches techniques to what a client needs most at the time. Sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, noticing what matters most to the client, and learning simple strategies to cope when things feel overwhelming.
Leanne has five years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She works with adults and also notes experience with children and young people in her background. She offers supervision for trainee and qualified therapists as part of her practice.
She is based in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. The practical aim is to help people feel steadier, clearer about their next steps, and better able to manage the everyday strain of health issues, caregiving and life changes.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Leanne asks a few simple questions to understand needs and then agrees a way forward together.
Her practice draws on several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. Leanne frames these methods in plain terms and matches techniques to what a client needs most at the time. Sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, noticing what matters most to the client, and learning simple strategies to cope when things feel overwhelming.
Leanne has five years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She works with adults and also notes experience with children and young people in her background. She offers supervision for trainee and qualified therapists as part of her practice.
She is based in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. The practical aim is to help people feel steadier, clearer about their next steps, and better able to manage the everyday strain of health issues, caregiving and life changes.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Leanne asks a few simple questions to understand needs and then agrees a way forward together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice inner thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take small actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, chronic health stress and feeling overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments or structured exercises, which can reduce anxious or low mood patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect how people connect and feel safe, which can help with relationship strain and intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods to try first, adapting over time to what helps most. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust focus based on goals and personal preference.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule sessions around caregiving and medical appointments. It also means techniques, worksheets and behavioural experiments can be shared and practised between sessions to support change in everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leanne help with?
Leanne supports people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties and coping with health challenges. She also helps with issues such as sleep, eating, self-esteem and caring responsibilities.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and gentle, with a practical focus. She listens without judgement and offers tools drawn from different approaches to suit the person in front of her.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Leanne has five years of clinical experience and works in an integrative way, blending several methods to meet individual needs. She also provides clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Leanne accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options directly before booking.
How are sessions paid for and are there cancellation terms?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.