Leanne Kernohan, BACP
Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and addiction-related concerns.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Leanne
Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and addiction-related concerns. She sees clients who want practical support for mood, motivation and confidence. Leanne writes in a straightforward way and focuses on small, manageable steps that can fit into everyday life.
Leanne asks people to think of themselves as the expert in their own story. She listens without judgement and helps them spot existing strengths they can use to cope.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build clarity, increase motivation and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. That means she helps people notice difficult thoughts, set values-based goals and practise new responses.
Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change habits such as substance use. Leanne has four years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with issues including trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and relationship difficulties.
She also supports people with ADHD-related concerns and compassion fatigue. People meet with her by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. International clients may be supported in English.
To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs and a session can then be scheduled according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402450 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Leanne works with
Everything Leanne lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leanne lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Work in CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising small behaviour changes to lift mood and reduce anxiety.
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, which helps when people are unsure where to begin.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leanne will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then adapt methods accordingly. This collaborative process means techniques can be blended to suit each person's needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, written exercises or when someone prefers not to use audio. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Leanne commonly help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction and trauma-related issues. She also helps with sleep problems, grief, self-esteem and career or parenting strains.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and person-focused, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening. Sessions emphasise values, skill practise and clearer thinking.
What background and experience does she have?
Leanne has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. She focuses on motivation and building confidence.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs and billing organised?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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