About Me
Leanne Winter Ba (hons) MBACP
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Hi, I'm Leanne, a BACP registered Relationship and Family therapist based in South Devon.
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My approach is empathetic and collaborative. I listen deeply, challenge gently, support you to explore what's holding you back, and find ways to help you move forwards. I work with couples and individuals from age 12 and over. ​
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As well as talking therapy, I love to work creatively. Therapeutic practices such as Sand Tray, Dream Therapy, Art Therapy and Emotion Cards are designed to access our deeper selves, and often hold the insights our conscious minds miss. I will usually offer these to clients in session if I feel they may benefit.
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Experience
Professional Journey
I spent many years working for the NHS in Employee Relations, and have a passion for helping people. Here I gained qualifications and experience as a coach and wellbeing support to my colleagues. As fulfilling as this role was, I knew I had more to offer and trained as a hypnotherapist, and later an advanced integrative counsellor. Due to my own personal journey, I have a special interest in relationship issues and grief.
Alongside my private practice I work as a volunteer counsellor for the Bereavement Counselling Service in Plymouth, and once a week in a local Secondary School.​​ I am a registered member of British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics.
I am LGBTQ+ aligned, and work with non-traditional relationship and families including CNM and Polyamorous.
BACP membership number: ​01031949
BACP registration number: 412048
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Diploma in Couples and Family Therapy
PGCert Counselling Children and Young People
Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Practitioner
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
Over 300 hours of counselling experience
Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Bachelor of Arts in Philosphy