Leann Laithwaite
Experienced integrative counsellor focused on practical change
About Leann
Leann Laithwaite works in an integrative way, drawing on several therapeutic models to match the needs of each person. She places people at the centre of the work and adapts sessions to what matters most right now. Leann has five years of experience in health and social care settings and brings a calm, practical approach to meetings.
She trained on a foundation degree in Integrative Counselling and also holds a diploma in Health and Social Care.
Background and approach
These qualifications underpin how she blends client-centred ideas with practical techniques. Leann has completed mental health first aid and first aid training as part of her background. In practice she uses client-centred therapy to build a trusting space and to follow the person’s priorities.
She also applies cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and to try new ways of responding. Elements of psychodynamic work are used to look at patterns that repeat over time. Leann supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
She also helps with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes. She is experienced working with LGBT issues too. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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Sessions & fees
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following what the person brings to each session. Online this means the counsellor centres sessions around the client's priorities and uses reflective listening to help clarify feelings and goals.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes to see what helps. Delivered online, CBT can include practical exercises, simple worksheets and short behavioural tasks that fit around daily life and are easy to review between sessions.
Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and life stories that influence how people respond now. In an online setting these discussions can help uncover repeating themes and make sense of emotional responses over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and can adjust the plan as things change.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well if bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
