Leanne Walker, BACP

Leanne Walker is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a straightforward way and aims to make it easier for someone to take that first step towards change.

Leanne creates an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. She helps people clarify what matters to them and make realistic plans for change. Conversations are practical and grounded, with time spent discussing what is causing difficulty now and what might help moving forward.

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centred methods that put the person's concerns and pace at the heart of sessions. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

Leanne has supported people dealing with life transitions, grief, relationship strains, addiction concerns, and long-term health conditions. She also addresses specific areas such as ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain and caregiver stress. Conversations include practical coping strategies alongside reflection about values and goals.

Sessions are conducted in English and are held in the United Kingdom. She asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Leanne draws from attachment-based work which looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. This can help people who notice repeating relationship habits or who struggle with trust and closeness. She also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and following the person’s pace, helping clients feel understood and heard.

Leanne often applies cognitive behavioural ideas to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties where small changes in thinking and routine can make a difference. Together these approaches mix reflection about values and patterns with concrete steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities with each person to decide what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as shorter check-ins that suit a busy day, not needing to travel, or choosing a quieter time where concentration is easier. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pace and tools to suit individual needs, combining reflective conversation with practical exercises to support living with health challenges.