About Leanne
Leanne Banks is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She supports individuals dealing with relationship strain, family problems and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling better.
With three years of professional experience, Leanne creates a calm space where clients can talk without fear of judgment. She focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at helping people understand feelings, identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Her approach draws on a mix of attachment-based, client-centred and mindfulness ideas. That means she pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions, follows the client’s lead, and uses simple awareness exercises to reduce overwhelm.
These methods are used together in a straightforward, conversational way rather than a fixed routine. Leanne has professional credentials listed as BACP and NCPS and works with adults in English. She offers conversations that normalise difficult emotions and focus on next steps, not labels.
The goal is steady progress through clear, manageable work. People who choose her often want practical tools for coping, clearer communication in relationships, or help moving on after painful events. Leanne encourages small changes that can make daily life feel more steady and under control.
Approaches that translate well online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape emotional responses. Online work can help people notice patterns in how they relate to others and practise different ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the client’s lead and offering empathic listening. This approach suits conversations where the counsellor reflects feelings and helps the person find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness exercises to reduce anxiety and stress and to ground attention in the present moment.Choosing the right approach is treated as a team effort. The counsellor will discuss the client’s goals, preferences and reactions and adapt methods over time. This collaborative way helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable for each person.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection, want ongoing access between sessions, or need flexibility around work or family commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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