Leanne Orrick, BACP

Leanne Orrick is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, addictions, sleep problems and the strains of caregiving. Her practice includes work around ageing and geriatric issues alongside areas such as ADHD, trauma, intimacy concerns and career stress.

Leanne uses a warm, non-judgemental style. She follows a Person-Centred approach, which means she aims to listen deeply and let each person lead the pace and focus of sessions. She also offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so practical steps and short-term plans are available if that suits a client.

In sessions Leanne invites honesty, silence, tears and laughter. She talks through what is getting in the way and helps build a clear picture of life right now. From there she works with clients to try out small, realistic changes and to map out goals that feel manageable.

Her practice draws on 11 years of experience and her BACP registration. She describes her sessions as warm, honest and often emotional, with an emphasis on being genuinely heard. This combination aims to balance feeling supported with making steady progress.

People who prefer action-focused work can use CBT tools and goal-setting. Those who want space to be listened to can lean on the Person-Centred way of working. Leanne encourages collaboration and tailors each plan to the person sitting across from her.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this approach give people space to talk, sit in silence or try out feelings while the counsellor reflects and supports. This can help with low mood, grief and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) online offers structured tools and step-by-step plans to tackle specific problems. It is useful for anxiety, phobias, sleep issues and manageable patterns of thinking. Sessions often include homework, short action plans and progress checks between appointments.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them. Practising these skills can reduce stress, support sleep and ease overwhelming feelings. Exercises can be guided in session and practised between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and try different methods to see what fits. Clients and the counsellor work together to adapt techniques so they suit everyday life and personal preferences.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as options are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written techniques, worksheets and guided exercises between meetings to keep progress moving.