Leanne Coley , BACP

Leanne Coley is a United Kingdom credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience, offering support to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She has worked within the Criminal Justice System supporting victims and witnesses as well as individuals involved in criminal proceedings, bringing an understanding of how complex systems and legal processes can affect emotional wellbeing.

Leanne works from the perspective that each person is the expert in their own story and that people already possess strengths that can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She aims to help clients identify and build on those strengths while developing practical coping skills and clearer ways of understanding difficult feelings. Seeking therapy can be a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life, and Leanne frames her role as a supportive and empowering partner on that journey.

She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards in the United Kingdom. Leanne’s approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in creating a compassionate space where clients can explore change at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Leanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - this involves noticing how thoughts influence emotions and actions, and learning practical strategies to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and build confidence. Another approach is trauma-informed support, which helps people process difficult experiences at a manageable pace and develop grounding and coping skills to reduce the impact of past harm on day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leanne works collaboratively with clients to explore which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions recreate face-to-face conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more flexible, written ways to communicate. These options allow clients to schedule sessions more easily, maintain continuity of care, and choose the format that best supports how they express themselves, fostering consistent progress with licensed professionals and therapists.