Leanne Kernohan , BACP

Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on women's issues among a range of concerns. She meets people where they are and supports them as they work through stress, anxiety, addictions and trauma. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and confidence so clients can move toward clearer goals.

Leanne uses straightforward, practical ways of working. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, with a mix of talking, gentle challenge and exercises to try between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help with thoughts, patterns and relationships.

Her approach treats the person, not just the problem. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, decide what matters most to them, and take small steps toward those values. Conversation is relaxed but focused, with tools offered at a pace that suits the individual.

Leanne holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. She has around four years of professional experience working with the issues listed above. Sessions are offered in English and Leanne accepts clients from the UK and internationally.

Working together starts with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step. From there she and the client agree on session format and frequency, and set simple, achievable goals to guide the work.

How Leanne’s approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck and wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. It can help with sleeping difficulties, low mood, anxiety and managing cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current relationships and emotional reactions, helping people improve intimacy and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leanne will talk with each person about goals and what feels useful, then try different techniques together. The process is collaborative - plans are adjusted to match progress and personal preference rather than following a fixed script.

Online sessions make the work more flexible and accessible. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an easier option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions, share moments as they happen, and get brief support without scheduling a full call. These options help fit therapy around work, parenting and daily life.