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Leanne McCann, BACP, NCPS

Compassionate counselling for anxiety and life stressors

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Leanne

Leanne McCann is a counsellor who focuses on anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Leanne aims to help people make small, practical changes and understand their reactions so they can move forward with more clarity.

Leanne uses a person-centred core as the foundation of her practice. That means she listens first and follows the person's lead while offering ideas and tools when they feel useful.

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Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on acceptance and commitment ideas to build values-based action. Attachment-based thinking helps her notice how early relationships shape emotional responses today. Dialectical behaviour approaches supply practical skills for managing strong emotions and staying steady in difficult moments.

Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday language rather than clinical jargon. Leanne has five years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She works collaboratively to set goals and checks in regularly about what is helping and what isn't.

She also offers clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists. People come to Leanne for a range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She supports concerns about intimacy, body image, parenting strains, career stress and sleep difficulties.

Her approach aims to make practical differences to day-to-day life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Leanne combines cognitive behavioural ideas with person-centred and attachment-based thinking to shape online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that get in the way, and then practising small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts without fighting them and taking steps that match what matters most to the person.

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence emotional responses today and can help with intimacy-related issues and long-standing patterns. These approaches are used in a collaborative way - the therapist discusses options, listens to preferences, and together they choose what feels most useful for the person's goals and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility around work, caring responsibilities and location. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can suit shorter updates or those who prefer typing. Registered and accredited professionals tailor session format, pacing and tools to fit each person's needs and routines, helping therapy slot into everyday life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leanne support?
She works with stress, anxiety and relationship challenges as well as trauma, grief and depression. Other areas include addictions, self-esteem, parenting stresses and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Leanne uses a warm, person-centred style that listens first and follows the client's pace. Sessions are practical and conversational with ideas offered as options rather than instructions.
What is her professional background?
She has five years' experience and combines person-centred practice with approaches such as CBT, ACT, attachment-based work and DBT. She also provides clinical supervision to other therapists.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
Leanne is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS among her credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Can sessions be done remotely?
Yes. Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost structure work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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