Meet Leanne
Hello, I'm Leanne.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. Finding a counsellor who feels like the right person to support you is an important part of the process. I hope this page gives you a sense of who I am, the values that guide my work and what you can expect from counselling with me.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, and at the heart of my work is a belief that within each of us is the capacity for understanding, growth and change.
The values that guide my work
- Trust
- Kindness
- Authenticity
- Respect
- Hope
They are more than words to me — they shape how I hope every person feels when they spend time with me: listened to, respected and able to be themselves without feeling they have to hide parts of who they are.
I believe that every person's story deserves to be met with compassion, understanding and without judgement. Our experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, the choices we make and the ways we learn to cope. Sometimes, we become so focused on getting through each day that we lose sight of who we truly are and who we are meant to be. I believe that within a safe and trusting counselling relationship, there can be space for greater self-understanding, growth and meaningful change.
Being invited to share part of a person's story is a privilege that I never take for granted. Whether you are sharing something that happened many years ago or something that has only recently begun to affect you, my role is not to tell you what to do or have all the answers. Instead, I will be there alongside you as you explore the parts of you that you bring to our sessions, always respecting your pace, choices and values.
My own experience of counselling has shown me the value of having a space where you can be listened to, understood and accepted without judgement. This, alongside my professional training, ongoing learning and reflective practice, continues to shape the counsellor I am today.
Outside of the counselling room
I value quiet moments that allow me to slow down, reflect and reconnect with myself.
I have learned that giving ourselves permission to pause is not something to feel guilty about. Those quieter moments help us process our experiences, reconnect with ourselves and become more present in our lives and relationships.
Whether that is spending time in nature, reading or simply allowing space to be still for just five minutes, I believe caring for ourselves is an important aspect of healing, in turn improving how we connect with ourselves and others, and how we move forward towards a life that feels meaningful and true to who we are.
My training and professional practice
A compassionate and professional approach
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, committed to providing a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted.
Alongside my counselling practice, I have experience supporting people who have experienced trauma and difficult life experiences that have affected their sense of self, safety and relationships.
I am dedicated to developing my knowledge and practice through ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice, ensuring that I offer counselling that is thoughtful, grounded and safe for the people I work with.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work within their Ethical Framework, ensuring I maintain confidentiality, appropriate professional standards, boundaries, and accountability, and always putting you, the client, first throughout our counselling relationship.
You can also view my Psychology Today profile for information about my professional background and practice.
Wondering whether we might work well together?
The counselling relationship is at the heart of the work, so it is okay to take time to consider whether my approach feels supportive for you. A free 15-minute consultation is a gentle way to find out.