Leanne Bartrip , BACP

Leanne Bartrip is a BACP-registered therapist with over ten years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She holds a degree in Psychotherapy and is currently completing a Master’s in Psychology, further expanding her knowledge of human behaviour and mental health. Being BACP-registered means she is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for therapists.

Her practice is pluralistic, drawing on different therapeutic approaches so each session can be adapted to the client’s needs. Her work is primarily informed by Client-Centered Therapy - which focuses on building a collaborative, empathetic relationship - and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at patterns of thought and behaviour to help people manage difficulties. She has additional training in other modalities and uses that flexibility to tailor therapy to individual goals and preferences.

Leanne has supported clients experiencing low mood, anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, and neurodevelopmental challenges. She works within the NHS providing therapeutic support to both adults and children and has previously worked across various counties and organisations offering counselling and emotional support to people from diverse backgrounds. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-led, with a focus on building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing.

Outside of work she enjoys adventures with her dog, Rex, cosy movie evenings with popcorn, motorsports, and getting lost in a good book. One of her favourite annual traditions is a family retreat to a cabin in the woods to reconnect with nature and recharge.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Leanne commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritises a supportive, non-directive relationship that helps people explore their feelings and grow self-awareness. This approach is often helpful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and strengthening relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is frequently used to address anxiety, low mood, stress, and difficulties with coping in daily life.

Leanne may incorporate Attachment-Based ideas when working with relationship, intimacy, or abandonment-related concerns, exploring how early relational patterns influence current connections and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leanne works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to access support from home, during work breaks, or while travelling. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different communication styles, and support work with international clients.