Leanne Kemp, BACP

Leanne Kemp offers a warm, open therapeutic presence where clients are invited to explore what is affecting their lives without judgment. She works from a client-centred stance, meaning the priorities, experiences and goals of each person guide the work rather than prescriptive advice. With 13 years of experience as a counselling psychotherapist and psychologist and a background as a specialist mental health mentor, Leanne supports people facing emotional, relational and practical challenges.

She has worked with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, bereavement and loss, relationship struggles, work-related stress and changes in self-confidence. Leanne also has considerable experience helping people who have experienced trauma and domestic abuse, whether physical or emotional, and she is familiar with significant childhood events that continue to affect adult life. Her practice includes supporting neurodivergent clients and those with diagnoses such as autism, ADHD and dyspraxia, and she is comfortable working with additional needs.

Leanne is an Accredited (experienced) member of the BACP - the British Association of Counselling Psychology - a professional body that supports ethical and professional practice in counselling. Her approach combines empathy and practical focus, helping clients identify a way forward and build coping strategies. She aims to provide respectful, collaborative support at each stage of the counselling journey.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic support

Leanne commonly draws on client-centred therapy and solution-focused therapy in her online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client’s own perspective and values direct the pace and focus of sessions - this approach is helpful for people seeking deeper understanding of their feelings, relationships and sense of self.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths that move a person toward their goals. It is action-oriented and can be especially useful for addressing specific problems like stress, relationship difficulties or coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Leanne approaches this collaboratively. She works with clients to explore what feels most useful for their situation, combining supportive listening with practical strategies tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes, allow scheduling that fits busy routines and provide multiple ways to engage with a registered professional depending on what feels most comfortable for the client.