Leanne Morris

Therapeutic Counsellor with over 20 years experience working with children and young people

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RotherhamMember since September 4, 2026

Therapeutic counselling with children and young peoplePerson-centred counselling approachSupporting emotional wellbeing and mental healthBuilding trusting, professional relationshipsSafeguarding and child protectionUnderstanding child development and individual needsActive listening, empathy and effective communicationWorking within school and educational environmentsMulti-agency and professional collaborationMaintaining confidentiality and professional boundariesAccurate professional record keeping

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About

Compassionate and experienced Therapeutic Counsellor with over 20 years' experience working with children and young people across early years, education and therapeutic settings. Currently working as a CYPS Therapeutic Counsellor with Rotherham and Barnsley Mind, supporting young people in schools through a person-centred approach. I am skilled at building safe, trusting and non-judgemental relationships and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

My extensive childcare background, combined with Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling, gives me a strong understanding of child development, safeguarding and the individual needs of children and young people.

Experience

CYPS Therapeutic Counsellor at Rotherham and Barnsley Mind (2023-01 – Present)

Provide one-to-one therapeutic counselling to children and young people within school settings.
Work from a person-centred approach, offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space.
Support young people to explore emotions, thoughts, experiences and relationships.
Build positive therapeutic relationships and adapt support to individual needs.
Work collaboratively with schools and other professionals to support young people's wellbeing.
Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate records.
Follow safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately to concerns regarding children and young people.

Early Years Practitioner at Lime Tree Nurseries (2019-11 – 2023-01)

Supported children's learning, development, emotional wellbeing and individual needs.
Built positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
Planned and supported age-appropriate learning and development activities.
Observed children's progress and contributed to identifying and meeting individual needs.
Promoted confidence, independence, positive behaviour and social development.
Worked as part of a professional early years team while following safeguarding procedures.

Early Years Practitioner at Grace Owen Nursery School (2005-01 – 2018-12)

Career break: Maternity leave.

Supported children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing in an early years setting.
Developed strong relationships with children, parents and carers.
Supported individual learning, developmental and emotional needs.
Promoted confidence, independence, positive behaviour and social development.
Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
Worked in line with safeguarding and professional standards.