Adjustment difficulties
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neglect
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other perinatal mental health condition
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Women's health
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Leanne Alston

 
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She/Her
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Psychotherapist

BSc, MSc, Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Therapies
bradford

Hi, I’m Leanne, I'm a Psychotherapist, nature lover & co-director of Well Minds PTS. I blend compassion, clarity & proven tools like CBT & EMDR to help you feel better, one step at a time.

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Languages

English

About me

I’m a qualified and experienced psychotherapist, accredited by the BABCP, with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, sports psychology, and couples therapy. I work with a wide range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, burnout, and relationship issues. I also support individuals who are high-functioning but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to make meaningful change. My therapeutic style is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each person I work with. I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and grounded – where you feel listened to, challenged when needed, and genuinely understood. Therapy with me is practical and focused, but also compassionate and down-to-earth. Whether we’re working with long-standing patterns or recent difficulties, I’ll help you explore what’s going on, make sense of it, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I use a range of therapeutic approaches to suit your needs, primarily CBT, EMDR and couples therapy, but also elements of ACT. I have a particular interest in helping people navigate change, overcome self-doubt, and build resilience in both personal and professional settings. I believe effective therapy is built on honesty, trust, and the right therapeutic relationship. If you're looking for support that's professional yet human, focused but flexible, I’d be happy to help.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neglect
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other habit and impulse disorders
Other perinatal mental health condition
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Couples Therapy
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Psychological coaching
Skills based intervention

Qualifications

BABCP
Accredited with BABCP
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2012 - present
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Work experience

Well Minds Psychological Therapy Service
Psychotherapist
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2024 - present
Vita Health Group
Clinical Supervisor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
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2021 - 2025
South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
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2020 - 2021

Education

University of Sheffield
Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions
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2015 - 2016
University of Sheffield
Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions
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2012 - 2013
University of Chester
MSc Psychology: Theory, Method and Application
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2007 - 2009