Neuroaffirming  ·  Integrative  ·  Creative

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

A warm, inclusive therapy space for children, young people, adults and families. AuDHD-led. Whole-self affirming. Online across the UK. Whether you're looking for therapy, professional CPD training, or neuroaffirming support for your school or organisation — you're in the right place.

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Bamber Bridge, Lancashire  ·  Working Online Across the UK

Lived experience of late diagnosis
NCPS registered
Enhanced DBS Certificate
MSc Creative Psychotherapy
Anna Freud & NHS England Autistic Trainer Programme
Low demand & PDA affirming
Online across the UK

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Where would you like to start?

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your family, or your organisation — there's a space here for you. Take a look at what's available and find where you fit.

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Therapy

One-to-one therapy for children, young people, adults and families. Integrative, creative, low demand — and always led by you. No diagnosis needed. No pressure to be anything other than yourself.

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Work With Me

For schools, organisations and local authorities looking for emotionally intelligent wellbeing training. A neuroaffirming approach creates environments where every person feels genuinely included — because that's what good wellbeing practice looks like.

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CPD for Professionals

A growing suite of quality-checked training for therapists and counsellors — delivered from lived experience, grounded in evidence, and designed to genuinely change how you work.

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Leanne — Whole Thread Therapy
Leanne
AuDHD Integrative Creative Psychotherapist
MSc Creative Psychotherapy  ·  NCPS Registered
Anna Freud & NHS England Autistic Trainer Programme

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 working with clients online across the UK. I'm also AuDHD — something I discovered while walking alongside my son through his own diagnostic pathway. That journey transformed how I work with everyone who comes to me.

My approach doesn't just benefit neurodivergent clients — it makes therapy more human, more flexible, and more genuinely effective for anyone. You don't need a diagnosis to deserve support that actually fits you.

AuDHD affirming Demand avoidance informed Low demand approach School trauma aware Creative & somatic Non-judgmental
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A different way of working

"Neuroaffirming practice isn't a niche — it's simply a more human way of working."

A neuroaffirming approach starts from a simple belief: that every person deserves a space that works with who they are, not against it. That means no scripts, no one-size-fits-all methods, and no pressure to show up in a particular way. Whether you come to therapy, attend a workshop, or access professional training — the same principle runs through everything: people do better when they feel genuinely met. That's not a specialist approach. That's just good practice.

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Who I Work With

You might be in the right place if...

  • You're carrying something you haven't quite found the right space to put down yet
  • You or your child is struggling with anxiety, school pressure, or simply feeling overwhelmed
  • Therapy has felt too rigid, too clinical, or too much in the past
  • You want a space where you can show up exactly as you are — no performance required
  • Your child finds it hard to talk, and you're looking for something that doesn't rely on words
  • You're navigating a big life change and need someone genuinely in your corner
  • You're a parent who is exhausted and doing their absolute best
  • You're a school or organisation that wants wellbeing training that actually works
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"You don't need to arrive here with the right words, a clear idea of what's wrong, or any sense of what you need. You just need to arrive."

Questions

Things people often ask

Is therapy at Whole Thread Therapy only for certain people?

Not at all. Therapy here is for any adult, child or family who wants a space that genuinely fits them. You don't need a particular background, a label, or a clear idea of what's wrong. If something feels like it needs space — that's enough of a reason to reach out.

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.

My child finds it hard to talk. Can therapy still help them?

Yes — and this approach 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. Many children find it easier to express themselves when talking isn't the only option on the table.

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.
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AuDHD-led practice