Leanne Kernohan
BACP
United Kingdom
Compassionate counsellor who helps people take next steps
Continue with LeanneAt a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 402450
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational conversations
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused support
About Leanne
Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor who focuses on helping people move forward when life feels stuck. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and motivation. She believes people know their own story and brings a supportive, empowering presence to sessions.
Leanne uses practical conversations to help people spot what matters to them and take small steps towards change. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help with ambivalence and drive, and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to work with thoughts and actions. Attachment‑based and client‑centred ideas shape how she builds trust in sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and down to earth. Leanne listens without judgement and helps people set goals that feel realistic. She offers straightforward techniques for managing stress, improving sleep, and coping with grief or life changes.
Leanne holds BACP as her listed credential and brings four years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, anger, career decisions, chronic pain or illness, and challenges linked to ADHD.
People who choose Leanne can expect clear, paced conversations that focus on what they want to change. She encourages manageable steps and checks in on progress. If you want practical help and steady support while you work through tough moments, she may be a good fit.
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How her approaches work in online therapy
Leanne draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and to work through mixed feelings about change. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions aligned with personal values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, grief, chronic health challenges and issues where avoidance gets in the way.
Attachment‑based ideas and client‑centred listening shape how Leanne builds a trusting relationship online. She aims to create a steady, respectful space where you can talk through relationship or intimacy concerns and work on parenting or family‑related stresses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leanne will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques accordingly. That decision is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life, and the ability to attend from different locations when needed. The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that regular online sessions make it simpler to keep momentum and practise new skills between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, plus issues like self‑esteem, sleep problems, grief and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Leanne uses a collaborative, client‑centred style that is practical and supportive. Conversations aim to identify small steps and build motivation for change.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including motivation, confidence and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She lists BACP as her credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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