Leanne Bartrip, BACP

Leanne Bartrip is a BACP counsellor with ten years of practical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She uses straightforward, flexible approaches so sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Leanne aims to create a calm space where people can talk, make sense of problems and try small changes that add up over time.

Leanne draws on a mix of therapy methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. She adapts sessions to suit each person’s goals and day-to-day life. Conversations are practical and paced to the client’s comfort rather than following a fixed formula.

She has spent a decade working across different services in the United Kingdom, including NHS roles. That experience means she is used to supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and grief to relationship and career stress. Leanne also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue and long-term illness.

In sessions she focuses on listening, building understanding and helping people experiment with new ways of coping. Progress is often about small steps and clearer thinking rather than sudden fixes. The therapist encourages clients to set realistic goals and notice gradual changes.

Outside work Leanne enjoys spending time with her dog and reading. She brings a down-to-earth style to her counselling and aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It focuses on values, present-moment awareness and choosing actions that fit a person’s goals, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then try different ways of thinking or doing to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, mirrors what is said and helps people find their own solutions rather than directing them. This approach supports self-understanding and building confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will be a shared decision. The therapist will discuss options, consider the client’s aims and try methods that fit the individual’s needs and preferences. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust the work as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits quick reflections or people who prefer not to use voice. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or caring commitments.