- Person-centred
- Focus on thoughts
- Practical habits
About Leanne
Leanne McCann, BACP, NCPS, offers a calm and non-judgemental space for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship strain. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help break cycles of overthinking and manage strong emotions. Leanne works with adults, children and young people and also provides clinical supervision to therapists.
Her style is warm and person-centred. Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and what keeps problems going. Leanne draws on a mix of approaches so conversations stay practical and relevant to daily life.
She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas can help people live by their values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based thinking helps make sense of relationship patterns that affect current struggles.
Leanne has five years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She explains steps clearly and works at a steady pace that suits each person. The tone is compassionate and straightforward rather than clinical.
People often come to her feeling overwhelmed or stuck and want a clear way to move forward. She helps set manageable goals and build everyday habits that support change. If someone prefers to take time before starting, Leanne invites them to ask questions and consider whether her approach feels like the right fit.
Her style is warm and person-centred. Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and what keeps problems going. Leanne draws on a mix of approaches so conversations stay practical and relevant to daily life.
She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas can help people live by their values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based thinking helps make sense of relationship patterns that affect current struggles.
Leanne has five years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She explains steps clearly and works at a steady pace that suits each person. The tone is compassionate and straightforward rather than clinical.
People often come to her feeling overwhelmed or stuck and want a clear way to move forward. She helps set manageable goals and build everyday habits that support change. If someone prefers to take time before starting, Leanne invites them to ask questions and consider whether her approach feels like the right fit.
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 shape online work
Leanne commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behaviour changes that fit everyday life. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people focus on what matters to them and take valued actions even when feelings are strong. ACT can help with worry, grief and long-term health challenges by shifting attention from trying to control feelings to building a meaningful life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan that mixes methods where useful. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel practical and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, because the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship challenges and many daily struggles such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and person-centred with a practical focus on thoughts and everyday habits. Conversations aim to be straightforward and helpful rather than academic.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults, children and young people and also offers clinical supervision to other therapists.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
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; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.