Leanne Taylor, BACP

Leanne Taylor is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings three years of practice in the United Kingdom and offers a calm, straightforward way of talking through difficult feelings. Her sessions are aimed at people who feel stuck, anxious, grieving, or unsure about next steps in life.

Leanne uses a Person-Centred approach, also called Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding. She aims to offer an accepting space where people can speak without judgement and begin to make sense of painful experiences. The work is guided by each person's pace and priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

Practical options such as creative art exercises are available for those who find words hard to access. These activities are suggested in session and used only when the client wants them. Leanne has experience supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, grief and problems with self-esteem.

Her background includes volunteering with young people, work for a local bereavement charity during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and accredited practitioner training for infant and pregnancy loss and for subsequent pregnancy after loss. She also runs a personal development programme on a counselling diploma course at a local college and works with employee assistance programmes.

Sessions focus on listening, understanding and helping people find their own answers. Leanne aims to meet people where they are and to support them as they explore what matters most to them.

How Person-Centred Work Adapts to Online Therapy

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor offers time, empathy and non-judgemental listening so people can explore feelings and decide what matters to them. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, depression, grief and feeling stuck by prioritising the client's own pace and goals.

Leanne also uses creative options in sessions when words are hard to find, such as simple art exercises. These can be adapted to online formats and are suggested only if the person wants to try them. Choosing the right way of working is collaborative; the counsellor will talk through options and agree what fits your needs, goals and preferences as you go.

Online sessions come via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins, chat works well for quick reflections, and messaging lets you write between meetings. Many people find this range makes it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on progress and understanding.