- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and coping
About Leanne
Leanne Banks is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict and the effects of trauma and abuse. She presents a calm and direct approach and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and situations.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Leanne works to create an open space where clients can say what they need to say without fear of judgement. She encourages practical steps alongside reflective conversation so people can notice change between sessions.
Her background includes supporting people through life changes such as separation, blended family tensions and caregiving strain. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment worries, dissociation and body image concerns. Conversations may cover how past experiences affect present relationships and coping styles.
Leanne draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses Client-Centred methods to follow the client's lead and build trust, Mindfulness practices to help with anxiety and grounding, and attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns. Sessions tend to balance listening, gentle challenge and practical coping tools.
To begin, people usually complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Leanne focuses on helping people make manageable changes, one step at a time.
Approaches that shape online work
Leanne commonly draws on Client-Centred and Attachment-Based approaches. Client-Centred work means the session follows the person’s priorities, with the counsellor offering attentive listening and reflective feedback to help clarify feelings and choices. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can be useful for relationship strain, abandonment worries and family tensions.She also uses Mindfulness-based tools to help with stress and anxiety, teaching simple practices to settle the body and focus attention. These approaches are explained in ordinary terms and used to suit the problem at hand rather than imposing a fixed method.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is worked out together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working and adapt methods according to what feels most helpful. This collaborative process lets people notice what helps and change direction if needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer being on camera for face-to-face style conversation, while others choose audio-only or brief phone check-ins to suit quieter or busier moments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like attachment issues and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centred, combining listening with practical coping strategies and occasional gentle challenge to help people move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is located in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.