Leanne Orrick , BACP

Leanne Orrick approaches therapy with warmth and a steady, nonjudgmental presence, recognising the courage it takes to reach out for help. She understands how overwhelming low self-esteem, persistent depression or high anxiety can be, and she works alongside people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about the future.

Leanne practices from a client-centered perspective, which means she creates a space where clients can be themselves - to cry, laugh, sit in silence or explore difficult thoughts without pressure. This foundation is combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, so when practical, goal-focused work is helpful she offers structured, measurable steps to reduce symptoms and develop new coping strategies.

Her approach aims to build a clear picture of what is happening in a person’s life and to find realistic ways to change patterns that no longer serve them. She listens for the underlying experiences beneath the surface and encourages exploration of past influence, present coping, and future goals. Many people find this mixture of empathic listening and practical techniques helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relationship difficulties and self-esteem struggles.

Leanne trained for five years to qualify as a counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and has worked in private practice for seven years. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and runs a practice in St. Helens town centre as well as offering online sessions.

Client-focused approaches for effective online therapy

Leanne integrates client-centered therapy, which places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance and a nonjudgmental relationship, helping people explore feelings and make sense of their situation in their own time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when clients benefit from structured, goal-oriented work - it involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical steps to change them, often useful for anxiety, low mood and phobias. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leanne works with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the pace and focus as therapy progresses, so the plan feels practical and personalised.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or mobility constraints and allow licensed professionals to support clients from various locations, while retaining the therapeutic relationship and continuity of care.