I’m Leanne.
It’s likely we’re going to be
working closely together, so
it’s important you get to know
who I am and how I tick.”
“I value individuality – having the strength to truly be yourself in a world where everyone else is just trying to fit in.”
So, it makes sense that I deliver therapy in a way that no one else does. I don’t just help women ‘talk it out’ – I help them take action and resolve it.
My clients tell me my therapy isn’t like anything they’ve ever experienced before. Many say I don’t miss a trick. I pick up on patterns, challenge them, and guide them toward breakthroughs they didn’t even realise they needed.
Alongside my direct, no-nonsense approach, I’m also compassionate, warm, and highly intuitive – with a brilliant sense of humour. I’ve worked with women from all walks of life from across the globe, and I’ve always found my down-to-earth approach creates the deep rapport needed for real trust to develop.
I’m the therapist who won’t waste time chatting and nodding when what you really want is to change.
“As an LGBTQ+ woman, I believe we experience the world differently from heteronormative women. Our struggles are unique. That’s why my work is different from traditional therapy.”
I use an integrated, psychodynamic approach designed to create real change, focusing on how my clients are contributing to their own problematic patterns. Through deep self-awareness and personalised strategies, I help them break free from these cycles. My personal standards are high. I’m known for being meticulous and action-oriented, leaving no stone unturned.
My clients don’t just sit through sessions – they walk away with personalised toolkits, a roadmap for change, and ongoing direct support. I don’t do surface-level therapy – I roll my sleeves up and get stuck in, just as much as my clients do.
I believe in not blending in. You have one life and it matters that you stop abandoning yourself just to belong, and start living from your own authority.
I teach my clients to stop floating around, take a clear position in their lives and relationships, and reconnect with their own power.
“When you work with me,
your goals become my goals.”
My ability to read people exceptionally well comes from my own experiences as a gay woman – years of environmental scanning for safety sharpened my emotional intelligence. Most of the women who work with me have developed this skill too. It’s only a matter of time before they realise their difference isn’t a weakness – it’s their greatest strength.
Braver Women isn’t just one-to-one therapy – it’s a global movement – a family of LGBTQ+ Women coming together to lift the lid on shame, to connect, and learn to be confident and proud of who they are.
When I’m not in my therapy practice, I’m usually found surfing or exploring the stunning coastline of the Southwest UK with my beloved Patterdale Terrier, Bodhi.
Here’s the kind of woman I work with:
You likely look capable.
But something still hurts inside.
From the outside you appear capable. Yet inside things feel very different. In conversations you can find yourself constantly worrying about saying the wrong thing or accidentally pushing someone away. You tread very carefully, choosing your words and tone so nothing you say causes tension or distance.
You’re highly aware of how others see you and what they might think of you. Even small reactions can stay with you long after a conversation has ended. You catch yourself softening what you really think or laughing things off to move past it. Inside there’s a quiet, constant anxiety and a harsh voice in your head that keeps questioning whether you’re good enough.
You've learned to please others, just to stay accepted.
You’re skilled at reading people. You notice changes in mood and adjust quickly so things stay calm. Being agreeable makes relationships feel safer. Over time it can mean pushing down parts of what you really think, feel or need, leaving you unsure whether people would still stay if they saw the real you.
Connection matters deeply to you, and the thought of being left can feel unbearable. So you work hard to prove your worth in relationships. That might mean over-giving, staying helpful, or putting your needs last so nothing about you risks pushing someone away. Strong emotions can feel overwhelming and leave you completely floored, so hiding what you feel can start to feel safer than being fully yourself.
And slowly, you began abandoning yourself.
- Want structure, tools, and honest feedback
- Are open to being challenged and supported in equal meausure
- Are ready to stop analysing and want to learn to respond differently
It’s probably not for you if:
- You want something light, optional, or purely reflective
- You’re not ready to apply anything between sessions
- You’re hoping to change without any disruption
Many LGBTQ+ women have spent their lives adapting – keeping things in, toning themselves down, managing other people’s comfort.
If this is you, you’ll feel it. If not, that’s okay too.
This way of living can feel like second nature. But it isn’t who you are. And it doesn’t have to keep running the show.
Effective therapy should change how you respond in your life, not just give you somewhere to talk. Real change comes from structure, consistency, and support that helps you respond differently when it matters.
Effective therapy should change how you respond in your life, not just give you somewhere to talk. Real change comes from structure, consistency, and support that helps you respond differently when it matters.
That's exactly what this work is built around.
You don’t have to be ready.
You just have to be willing to take the first step.
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