Leanne Roughton

Leanne Roughton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Her approach is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling steadier and more able to cope.

Leanne works alongside clients to talk through relationship difficulties and family conflicts. She also supports people facing life changes, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem or intimacy. Sessions focus on listening carefully and helping clients make sense of what they are experiencing.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental environment where thoughts and feelings are welcomed. Leanne helps people identify small, doable changes and build skills they can use between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than complicated techniques.

Her background includes work with people dealing with anger, parenting pressures, workplace problems and compassion fatigue. She has also supported clients concerned about attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and recovery after abuse.

Leanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each person’s needs. She aims to collaborate with clients so therapy fits their goals and day-to-day life. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How evidence-based techniques can be used online

Leanne works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding emotions. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour, and then try small experiments to change them. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress. Another approach emphasises understanding attachment and relationship patterns, helping people make different choices in close relationships and cope with abandonment or intimacy issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions reflect what is helpful for them.

If you prefer online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can fit more easily into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it simpler to schedule around work or childcare. Some ways of working online also let sessions be shorter or use less bandwidth, which can help when someone needs a brief check-in rather than a full appointment.