Leanne Glennon

Leanne Glennon is a BACP-registered therapist with 17 years of clinical experience, offering support for a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression. She places great importance on building and nurturing the therapeutic relationship, taking time to understand each person and the concerns they want to work on.

Her practice draws on training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) and CBT, alongside creative techniques, emotion-focused work and talking therapies, all delivered at relational depth in the way that will be most helpful to the individual. She emphasises co-production, working collaboratively to help clients gain insight and practical solutions.

Leanne offers both trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy. Trauma-focused work may be appropriate for people who have experienced or witnessed specific traumatic events, and she has significant experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and people facing complex and traumatic bereavement. She also works with those affected by domestic abuse.

Her trauma approach commonly follows the three-phase model of trauma recovery associated with Judith Herman - Safety and Stabilisation, Remembrance and Trauma Processing, and Reconnection and Integration. This framework recognises that recovery is not always linear and that clients may return to different phases at various points in their work. Trauma-focused sessions typically begin by acknowledging and normalising how the brain and nervous system respond to distress.

Leanne is experienced in working with self-harm; her MSc thesis examined the experiences of therapists working in this area. She approaches therapy with respect for the client as the expert in their own life, aiming to uncover and build on strengths without judgement. She recognises that therapy can be challenging and that seeking support takes courage, and she is committed to supporting and empowering people throughout their journey.