Leanne Kernohan, BACP

Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. She supports clients working on self-esteem, motivation and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert in their own story and aims to empower people to make changes that feel right for them.

Leanne holds BACP accreditation, which signals professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has around four years of experience in practice and has developed skills in a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. Her work includes supporting people through grief, sleeping difficulties, anger and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

In sessions she uses a mix of practical and reflective methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are used to help people notice patterns, try different responses and set workable goals. Attachment-based and client-centred ways of working shape how she listens and responds to people’s personal histories and relationships.

Leanne often helps people dealing with chronic pain, long-term illness and the emotional effects of life changes. She also has experience with parenting strains, blended family tensions and communication problems. She aims to keep sessions straightforward and practical while exploring deeper feelings when needed.

People looking to begin therapy will find a down-to-earth approach and straightforward support. Leanne encourages small, realistic steps and works collaboratively to agree what progress looks like for each person.

How Leanne’s approaches translate to online therapy

Leanne uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. CBT often suits worries, low mood and stress because it focuses on clear strategies and small practical tasks.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing valued actions. ACT can be useful for coping with chronic health issues, grief or ongoing pain where acceptance and action matter.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that aims to match methods to what the person wants to achieve.

The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel or fitting a short check-in during a lunch break. It can also allow people to use quieter surroundings, opt for audio-only if video is difficult, or schedule sessions across different time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions to practical needs while working with the therapy approaches described above.