Leanne Kernohan, BACP

Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife changes, stress and anxiety. She works with issues such as addiction, trauma, low self esteem and problems with motivation. Leanne presents a calm, straightforward style that focuses on practical next steps. She holds BACP accreditation which she uses as a professional marker of practice in the United Kingdom.

Leanne aims to make the first contact as simple as possible. She believes the person bringing their story is the expert on their life. Sessions centre on what matters most to the client and on small, realistic changes that can make a difference day to day. Conversations cover coping skills, shifts in behaviour and ways to rebuild confidence.

Her background includes four years of professional work supporting people with addictions, trauma and mood concerns. That experience includes helping with sleep problems, grief and stress tied to life transitions. Leanne draws on a mix of practical therapies to match the issue and the person she is talking with.

Typical work may involve looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, clarifying values and goals, and strengthening how someone connects with others. She also helps people manage anger, parenting pressures and career uncertainty. The overall aim is to help people find steadier ways of coping and clearer next steps.

Leanne offers sessions in English to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes by focusing on what matters most and taking small steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going and helps people try different ways of responding. It can be useful for sleep issues, anxiety, depression and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, and can help with intimacy worries, attachment issues and family-related stress.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest ways of working together. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching methods to the person rather than imposing a single technique.

Please confirm the session formats offered before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the client. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care when circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide together how often and in what way to meet.