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Leanne Kernohan

Leanne Kernohan, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Compassionate practical support for change

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  • Values led work
  • Practical steps
  • Gentle challenge

About Leanne

Leanne Kernohan is a counsellor who focuses on helping people tackle anxiety, stress and addiction-related concerns. She works with issues such as trauma, low self-esteem and motivation, and supports people facing relationship and family difficulties. Leanne believes people are the experts on their own lives and aims to offer steady support as they take steps towards change.

Leanne holds BACP registration, and brings four years of professional experience in the UK. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most important right now. Sessions are practical and paced to the person, with attention to what will make everyday life feel more manageable.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact. She also uses client-centred ways of working to prioritise the person’s experience in the room.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that asks about goals and practical steps. Leanne often focuses on motivation and small changes that build confidence over time. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most.

Leanne accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. To begin, people follow the provider’s matching process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.

How approaches like ACT and CBT work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and for increasing motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours influence one another and aims to test and change patterns that cause distress. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Leanne also uses client-centred ways of working that prioritise the person’s experience and pace. Deciding which approach to use is a joint process; the therapist will talk through options and adapt methods to fit each person’s goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks. It can also make it simpler to keep therapy brief when that suits you, for example a short phone check-in if that is supported. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use different approaches online, and Leanne will help you choose what feels most suitable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What sorts of concerns does this counsellor help with?

Leanne works with anxiety, stress, depression and grief alongside relationship and family issues. She also supports people coping with addictions, trauma, low self-esteem and motivation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Conversations focus on goals, small steps and building confidence over time.

What is her professional background?

Leanne has four years of professional experience working in the UK. She has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, motivation, addictions and trauma.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Leanne?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

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