Leanne Hoffman

Overview

Leanne Hoffman is a Central London psychodynamic psychotherapist with two decades of experience. She offers counselling and psychotherapy in Farringdon, London, and also works online. Her practice is rooted in psychodynamic principles, focusing on uncovering unconscious processes that drive behaviour. With experience as an executive coach, trainer and psychotherapist for medical trials of psilocybin, she draws on a broad range of techniques to support clients’ mental and emotional health. Therapy is framed as a unique, confidential relationship that provides a safe and supportive environment for exploring thoughts, feelings and concerns; it helps clients make sense of their lives and gain insight into the origins of anxiety, depression and other difficult states.

Clients seek her help for many reasons, including significant events such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, career crises or a search for meaning. She also supports those wanting to break unhealthy patterns of behaviour—such as excessive pornography, alcohol or drug use, or disordered eating—or those experiencing general unhappiness, anxiety, loneliness or suicidal thoughts. Her approach acknowledges that feelings often stem from past experiences and hidden emotions; therapy brings these into consciousness to enable change.

Best for

Leanne’s practice is particularly suited to adults experiencing emotional and psychological challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits or addictive behaviours. It also suits individuals dealing with identity issues, relationship or sexual difficulties, work-related problems, bereavement or trauma. Her practice welcomes people seeking long‑term insight-oriented therapy as well as those who prefer short‑term focused work.

• People coping with depression, low mood or anxiety
• Individuals struggling with addiction, unhealthy habits or disordered eating
• Clients experiencing obsessive-compulsive behaviours, phobias or panic
• Individuals facing identity or transition issues
• Couples or individuals with relationship or sexual difficulties
• Those dealing with bereavement, work stress, anger or trauma

Approach

Leanne offers psychodynamic psychotherapy, which seeks to uncover the unconscious roots of distress and facilitate understanding and change. She tailors her approach to each client, drawing from a variety of techniques—including body work, breathing, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy, coaching, training, neuroscience, unconscious bias and heuristics, and positive psychology—while maintaining a primary focus on exploring the unconscious. Sessions concentrate on discovering root causes rather than just managing symptoms; for example, understanding how past relationships shape current patterns. She believes that working at this deeper level leads to more significant and enduring results.

Her therapeutic stance is non‑judgemental and confidential, encouraging clients to voice any emotion—from sadness and rage to laughter and hope. She invites clients to take the initiative in sessions to ensure the work focuses on what matters most to them. Leanne offers guidance on mindfulness, breathing and body awareness when appropriate and may incorporate existential or positive psychology perspectives. She tailors the length and focus of therapy to clients’ needs: short‑term work typically spans 12–20 sessions, while long‑term therapy is open ended and explored collaboratively.

Support

Leanne provides individual psychotherapy, with a confidential and supportive relationship as the foundation of the work. She also draws on her experience as an executive coach and trainer, allowing her to support clients facing career issues or work‑related stress. Therapy is held in person at her private consulting room in Farringdon or online via video. She offers an initial consultation to help prospective clients experience her style and decide if they would like to continue. Sessions last 50 minutes and can be scheduled during lunch hours or at the start or end of the working day. She adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines; the only circumstance in which confidentiality may be breached is if someone’s safety is at risk, which would be discussed with the client first. She invoices clients monthly, accepts payment by bank transfer and is registered with most health insurers except BUPA.

Practical details

Leanne’s practice is located at The Farringdon Practice, 59 St John Street, London EC1M 4AN. She offers sessions in person and online, with a standard fee of £90 per 50‑minute session. A reduced‑fee scheme is available through the Farringdon Practice for clients on low incomes. Clients can arrange appointments by phone. Sessions may be short or long term, depending on the client’s goals, and therapy can involve exploring unconscious patterns, body work or other tailored techniques. She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with most health insurers except BUPA.

• Formats: individual psychodynamic psychotherapy; in‑person and online sessions
• Location: The Farringdon Practice, 59 St John Street, London EC1M 4AN; sessions also offered online
• Session length: 50 minutes
• Fee: £90 per session; reduced fees available for low‑income clients
• Scheduling: sessions during lunch hours or at the beginning or end of the working day
• Payment: monthly invoicing by bank transfer; most health insurers accepted (except BUPA)

Training

• Postgraduate Diploma and MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from WPF Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Qualified psychotherapist for medical trials of psilocybin (2021)
• Registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Experience as an executive coach, trainer and organisational consultant
• Training in body work, breathing techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy, coaching, neuroscience, and positive psychology
• Partner at Healthy Minds at Work, supporting organisational wellbeing

Disclaimer:
This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.