Counsellor profile
Leanne McCann, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred core
- CBT techniques
- Attachment-focused work
About Leanne
Counsellor Leanne McCann is a BACP and NCPS registered practitioner with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus a wide range of related concerns such as addictions, self-esteem and parenting. Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts international clients.
Leanne uses a person-centred core and draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She also makes use of attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current difficulties. Work in sessions is straightforward and conversational. Clients can expect to talk through what feels most pressing and to try practical steps between meetings.
Her background includes five years' practice with adults and young people and experience offering clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists. The BACP mention means she is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS refers to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society as given in her details.
Leanne aims to help people manage overthinking, reduce distress, and improve communication in close relationships. She uses elements of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - to support values-based choices when people feel stuck. Sessions often blend short-term strategies with space to reflect on longer-standing patterns.
If someone is unsure how to begin, Leanne invites an initial match and scheduling process. That first step clarifies goals and what style of work will suit best. The practical focus is on small, achievable changes that fit into everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for people who feel stuck repeating the same patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep difficulties going and testing new, practical ways of responding. It often suits people wanting clear steps to reduce symptoms or manage stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current ways of relating and can help with trust, intimacy and communication issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss the options with each person and agree what fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may combine elements from different methods as the work develops.
Session formats are not detailed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a registered or accredited professional across different locations without needing a local commute.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as addictions, self-esteem and parenting.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment-based ideas. The work is conversational and aims to find useful steps for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and also provides clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists.
Which professional bodies is she listed with and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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