Relationship and Couples Counselling
Supporting you to grow, heal and connect
Welcome
Sometimes relationships feel stuck, communication breaks down, or life’s challenges begin to overwhelm you both. Here, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to explore what isn’t working, restore connection, and build a stronger future together.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to support couples and individuals with relationship challenges, whether that’s communication struggles, conflict cycles, trust and intimacy concerns, life transitions, or disconnection.
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✔ Working collaboratively with you
✔ Tailored support for your unique story
✔ Safe, grounding and non-judgmental environment
I offer both online counselling across the UK and face-to-face sessions in Newton Abbot, including walk-and-talk options.
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About Me
I believe relationships thrive when both people feel heard, understood and emotionally safe. With training in integrative counselling and years of experience supporting adults and couples, I work in a grounded, empathic way that helps you explore patterns, uncover deeper needs, and build authentic connection.
My work is informed by a range of therapeutic practices, and I tailor our sessions to what you and your partner need right now — whether that’s emotional insight, communication tools, grief support, or navigating change together.
I am committed to:
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Creating a safe, respectful space for all couples
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Supporting you both to feel seen and heard
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Helping you understand and break negative patterns
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No matter where you are in your relationship journey — just beginning, at a crossroads, or ready to strengthen the bond — I’m here to walk alongside you.
How My Couples Work Can Help You
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Relationships sometimes hit points where it feels hard to communicate, intimacy feels distant, or conflict feels stuck in a loop. This is where counselling can help — not by taking sides, but by helping you both understand each other more deeply, explore underlying patterns, and learn tools to move forward together.
Together we’ll work on:
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Improving communication and understanding
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Reconnecting emotionally and rebuilding trust
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Working through conflict with clarity and compassion
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Exploring individual patterns that show up in your relationship
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Navigating transitions, grief, life changes and stress
Whether you’re facing specific challenges or simply want to strengthen your connection, relationship counselling supports clarity, respect and growth for both partners.
How I work
I offer sessions:
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Online across the UK — flexible and accessible
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In person in Newton Abbot - grounded and personal
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Walk & Talk — therapeutic movement outdoors
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Counselling is a collaborative and confidential process. You and your partner are always the experts on your lives, and my role is to support you in developing insight, resilience and healthier relational patterns at your pace.
What to Expect
Starting couples counselling can feel daunting — that’s why I offer a free first consultation so you can meet me, ask questions, and see how it feels before committing.
During sessions you might:
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Talk together and individually
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Explore patterns that impact your connection
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Learn skills to communicate more clearly
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Understand each other’s needs with compassion
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Practice new ways of relating that feel authentic
You decide how often you want to meet — weekly, fortnightly, or whatever rhythm suits you both.
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READY TO BEGIN?
I’d love to hear from you.
Book your free consultation or get in touch to explore next steps.
Email: contact@leawinter.com
Phone: 07384377230
Locations: Online & Newton Abbot
Client Testimonials
Claire
"Thank you for putting me back together again"
A Bereavement Client
Rebecca
“Leanne is warm and understanding, and helped me through after the loss of my son. Highly recommend.”
Anthony
"Leanne is wonderfully intuitive and patient, and made me feel seen and understood."