Leann Laithwaite, BACP

Leann Laithwaite is a qualified integrative counsellor who brings a client-focused approach to her work. She has worked in various areas of health and social care since 2016 and has developed a flexible practice that draws on a range of methods and trainings to meet individual needs.

Leann places clients at the centre of therapy, tailoring each session to what a person brings and adapting her approach as the work evolves. Her integrative background means she combines theory and practical skills from different models to create a personalised way of working for each client.

Her formal qualifications include a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and a diploma in Health and Social Care. She has completed training in mental health first aid and first aid, and has undertaken courses such as the Incredible Years programme, Level 1 and 2 training on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

Leann aims to offer thoughtful, responsive support to people facing a wide range of difficulties, and she thanks visitors for taking the time to read her profile.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Leann Laithwaite

Leann draws on a range of established approaches to guide online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the client is supported to explore their feelings and develop self-awareness; it is helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can be useful when working with trauma, long-standing relationship difficulties, or recurring emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Leann works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques from these approaches to create a plan that feels like the best fit for them.

Online therapy with Leann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support while fitting therapy around daily life, and they allow therapists and registered professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person appointments are not possible.