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Leanne McCann

Leanne McCann, BACP, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

Empathic counsellor offering practical support

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Integrative methods
  • Five years' experience

About Leanne

Leanne McCann is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addiction. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem. Leanne uses a warm, non-judgemental style so people can say difficult things and be heard without rush. Her approach is integrative with a person-centred core. That means conversations begin with the person in front of her and then draw on practical techniques from several methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help manage difficult thoughts and to build skills for day-to-day life. Leanne also uses Attachment-Based and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when relationships, emotional regulation or patterns from the past are important to the work. She pays attention to how early connections and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour. Sessions focus on small, usable steps rather than abstract theory. She has five years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are shown as provided credentials. Leanne accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary depending on location and a subscription system is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then book sessions according to the therapist's availability. Leanne offers clinical supervision as noted in her background and aims to help people move forward with compassion and clarity.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and big life changes because it emphasises practical steps rather than fighting thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches skills to change patterns that cause distress. It works well for anxiety, depression and problems like overthinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, discuss what might help, and agree on a plan together. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as the work progresses and as goals become clearer.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are offered before booking because the biography does not list formats. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy around work and family life, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can also make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods or while travelling. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt materials and exercises for use in remote sessions so progress can continue between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor work with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions, among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She offers a warm, non-judgemental space and starts from a person-centred core, then draws on other approaches as needed.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has five years of experience working with people on anxiety, overthinking, trauma, grief and relationship challenges.

Which credentials and region are listed?

Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS and she practices from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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