Neuroaffirming  ·  Integrative  ·  Creative

This is a place to be
exactly where you are —
and somewhere to grow from.

A warm, creative therapy space for children, young people, adults and families — especially those whose minds work differently. AuDHD-led. Whole-self affirming. Based in Bamber Bridge, working with you online wherever you are in the UK.

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Bamber Bridge, Lancashire  ·  Working Online Across the UK

AuDHD-led practice
Lived experience of late diagnosis
NCPS registered
Enhanced DBS Certificate
MSc Creative Psychotherapy
PGCert Advanced Counselling Skills
Level 5 Child Development
Anna Freud & NHS England Autistic Trainer Programme
School anxiety & trauma informed
Low demand & PDA affirming
Online across the UK
Leanne — Whole Thread Therapy
Leanne
AuDHD Integrative Creative Psychotherapist
MSc Creative Psychotherapy  ·  PGCert Advanced Counselling Skills (Humanistic)
Level 5 Child Development
Anna Freud & NHS England National Autistic Trainer Programme — Workplace Trainer
NCPS Registered  ·  Enhanced DBS Certificate  ·  Online Across the UK

About Leanne

I know what it feels like to move through the world feeling like you don't quite fit — not because something is wrong with you, but because the world wasn't designed with your kind of mind in it. I get it, because I've lived it.

I'm Leanne, an integrative creative psychotherapist based in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, working with clients online across the UK. I'm also AuDHD — something I discovered about myself while walking alongside my son through his own diagnostic pathway. That journey cracked everything open. Suddenly, so much of my own life made sense. And it completely transformed how I work with the people who come to me.

My lived experience goes beyond diagnosis. I understand school anxiety and school trauma from the inside out. I know the weight of watching your child struggle in a system that wasn't built for them. I've navigated elective home education, sat with the grief and relief of that decision, and found my way through. I understand demand avoidance — not as a behaviour to manage, but as a nervous system trying its best to stay safe.

I hold an MSc in Creative Psychotherapy, a PGCert in Advanced Counselling Skills in a Humanistic Approach, a Level 5 in Child Development, and I'm a a Workplace Trainer on the Anna Freud & NHS England National Autistic Trainer Programme. I'm registered with the NCPS. But honestly, my most important qualification is lived experience — and that's what shapes everything about how I work.

My approach to therapy is integrative and creative — which means I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model. We might use mark making, music, sounds, movement, storytelling, or simply talking. We go at your pace. We follow what feels useful. And above all, I'll never ask you to be anything other than exactly who you are.

Therapy with me isn't about fixing you. It's about understanding yourself so deeply that the world starts to feel a little more navigable.

AuDHD affirming Demand avoidance informed Low demand approach School trauma aware Creative & somatic Non-judgmental Whole-self integrative

Therapy & Workshops

Ways we can work together

Every offer is designed to feel accessible, flexible and genuinely affirming. If you're not sure what's right for you, a free intro call is always the best place to start.

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Individual Therapy

One-to-one sessions for children, young people and adults. We work at your pace, using whatever blend of creative, somatic and talk-based approaches feels right for you.

50 min  ·  Online
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Creative Workshops

Group experiences using mark making, music, sounds, movement and storytelling to explore emotions, build self-understanding and find connection with others who get it.

Group  ·  Seasonal Dates  ·  All Ages
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Parent & Family Support

Guidance for parents of neurodivergent children — whether you're navigating diagnosis, school anxiety, home education or just trying to understand your child better.

60 min  ·  Online
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AuDHD Adults

For late-diagnosed or self-identifying AuDHD adults. Whether you're processing a new diagnosis, unpacking a lifetime of masking, or navigating burnout — you are not too much here.

50 min  ·  Online
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School Consultations

Working with schools and educators to build genuinely neuroaffirming environments. CPD, training and consultation drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience.

CPD  ·  Training  ·  Consultation
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Resources & Guides

A growing library of free and paid downloadable resources — regulation toolkits, guides for parents, creative activity packs and more. Something to take away with you.

Free + Paid Downloads

Who I Work With

You might be in the right place if...

  • You or your child thinks or feels differently from those around them — with or without a diagnosis or label
  • Your child is struggling with school anxiety or has experienced school trauma
  • You're considering, or already doing, elective home education and need support navigating that
  • Demand avoidance is part of your family's life and you want a space that truly understands it
  • You're a late-diagnosed adult trying to make sense of your past through a new lens
  • Therapy has felt too rigid, too clinical or too much in the past
  • You want a therapist who won't ask you to mask, perform or be anything other than yourself
  • You're a parent who is exhausted, doing your absolute best and just needs someone in your corner
"You don't need to arrive here with the right words, a clear diagnosis, or any idea what you need. You just need to arrive."

My Approach

How therapy with me works

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Integrative

I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities — person-centred, creative, somatic and more — so the approach fits you, not the other way around.

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Creative

Talking isn't always the most natural way in. We might use mark making, music, sounds, movement, metaphor or storytelling — whatever opens things up most gently for you.

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Low Demand

Sessions are flexible and pressure-free. There's no agenda you have to follow, no homework you must do. We go at your pace, always.

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Whole-Self

I'm interested in all of you — your nervous system, your history, your creativity, your relationships. Nothing is irrelevant. Nothing is too much.

Fees

Simple, transparent pricing

I believe you should know what therapy costs before you ever have to ask. There are no hidden fees — just honest, accessible pricing. Payment is taken in advance of each session.

Individual Therapy
£50
per 50 minute session
One-to-one therapy for children, young people and adults. Online across the UK.
Parent & Family Support
£50
per 60 minute session
Guidance and support for parents and families of neurodivergent children and young people.
AuDHD Adults
£50
per 50 minute session
For late-diagnosed or self-identifying AuDHD adults navigating identity, burnout and unmasking.
Creative Workshops
Price on Request
group sessions · seasonal
Group workshops vary in size, duration and format. Get in touch to find out about upcoming dates and pricing.
School Consultations & CPD
Price on Request
training · consultation · CPD
Bespoke packages for schools and organisations. Pricing depends on scope — please get in touch to discuss your needs.
"If cost feels like a barrier, please don't let that stop you from reaching out. Let's have an honest conversation."
Get in Touch
✦  Payment is taken in advance of each session  ·  ✦  Bank transfer or card accepted  ·  ✦  48 hours notice required for cancellations

Book a Session

Ready to take the first step?

Start with a free 20-minute introductory call — no pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to say hello, ask any questions and see if we feel like a good fit.

Free 20-minute intro call — always Flexible appointment times including evenings Individual sessions from £50 per therapeutic hour Neurodivergent-friendly communication throughout No pressure, no rushing, no jargon Online across the UK — no travel needed

I aim to respond within 2 working days. If forms feel like a barrier, you're also welcome to email me directly at [email protected]

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Resource Library

Tools to take with you

A growing collection of guides, toolkits and activity packs — many completely free. Made with neurodivergent children, young people, adults and families in mind. New resources are on their way — watch this space! 🌿

Free
Sensory Toolkit for Kids
Simple, practical strategies for managing sensory overload at home and in school.
Open Toolkit →
Coming Soon · Free
Understanding Your AuDHD Brain
A gentle introduction for newly or late-diagnosed adults making sense of their story.
In progress — sign up below to be notified
Coming Soon · Free
Low Demand Parenting: Where to Start
A plain-language introduction to low demand approaches for families with demand avoidant children.
In progress — sign up below to be notified
Emotions Through Mark Making
A creative activity pack for children aged 5–12, exploring feelings through mark making, colour, music and play.
In progress — sign up below to be notified

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Leave your email and I'll let you know as soon as something new is available — no spam, ever.

Questions

Things people often ask

Do I need a diagnosis to work with you? +
Absolutely not. I work with self-identifying neurodivergent people as well as those with a formal diagnosis. Many of my clients are mid-pathway, or navigating a system that has been slow to recognise them. You don't need a piece of paper to deserve support.
What does a session actually look like? +
No two sessions look the same — and that's intentional. We might talk, draw, use objects or metaphor, move around, or sit in silence for a bit. I follow your lead. There's no script, no worksheets you have to fill in, and no pressure to perform being okay when you're not.
How much does therapy cost? +
Individual therapy sessions are £50 per therapeutic hour. Parent and family support sessions are also £50 for 60 minutes. Creative workshops and school consultations are priced on request depending on format and scope. Payment is taken in advance of each session by bank transfer or card. If you have any questions about fees, please don't hesitate to get in touch — I'm always happy to have an honest conversation.
My child finds it hard to talk. Can therapy still help them? +
Yes — in fact, creative therapy is often most powerful for children who find verbal communication hard. We don't need words to do meaningful work together. Art, play, movement and storytelling can all be ways in.
We're home educating. Can you still support us? +
Absolutely. I have lived experience of elective home education and understand both the freedom and the complexity it brings. Online sessions make it easy to fit therapy around your family's rhythm rather than the other way around.
What if I'm not sure therapy is right for me? +
That's exactly what the free intro call is for. There's no obligation, no pressure and no expectation. It's just a conversation — and if it doesn't feel right, I'll happily point you somewhere that might be a better fit.