Luan Baines-Ball

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am Luan (pronunciation: rhymes with Ewan); a non-binary trans masc psychodynamic and integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer both brief focused and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy in Leicester to individuals and couples+. I am a registered and senior accredited member of, and therefore adhere to, the comprehensive Ethical Framework laid down by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a regulating and professional body. Full Professional Indemnity insurance cover is in place accordingly.

I work with individual adults and adolescents, and with couples+, and subsequently cover a range of issues. Additionally I have particular expertise in areas of difference and diversity, and the impact of early separation on adult relationships.

Sexual identity:

Queer

Gender identity: I use another term

Gender history: Not as assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Trans: Yes

Neurodivergent: Unsure

Personal pronouns: they/them

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Pink Therapy Conference 2025

Cultural Competency in Practice 2025

Anti-Racist Supervision Practice 2025

SCoPEd Column C status (BACP revised Senior Accreditation) 2025

Family of Origin Wounds 2025

Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course 2024

Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice: Essential Strategies for Creating Safety and Connection With Trauma Clients 2024

Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential Strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body 2023

Certificate in Diversity within Contemporary Relationships 2023

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety and Depression 2023

Trauma and Attachment Essentials: Today’s most effective healing interventions for complex clients 2022

Working with Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender-Questioning Clients: Building a Gender-Affirming Practice 2021

Working with Identity-Based Trauma 2020

Diploma in Supervision 2020

BACP Senior Accreditation Supervision (Individuals) 2017

BACP Senior Accreditation 2016

Children & Young People Conference 2016.

Self and identity: breaking down barriers for inclusion 2016

Working with Couples 2013-2014

Certificate in Clinical Supervision 2014

Online Therapy 2013

Counselling Couples Skills 2013

BACP Accreditation 2013

MA Psychodynamic Counselling 2010

PG Dip Psychodynamic Counselling 2007-2009

Certificate in Counselling Skills 2007

BA (Hons) Community Management: Public Health &

Community Medicine 1994

BACP https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/31650/luan-baines-ball/

Qualifications - Additional:

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Experience and approach:

Many of us, for different reasons, find parts of our lives very difficult; sometimes overwhelming. It takes immense courage to work at understanding the things that are unsettling us. Past experiences can mould the people we become. So by thinking together we can help discover why patterns of behaviour exist and encourage new patterns for the future; the hope for lasting change.

My belief in an individual’s ability to explore and evolve their understanding of themselves and their situation underpins my work. I ‘walk with’ those in distress and assist in helping manage and explore difficulties in an appropriately contained and supportive, yet challenging environment.

Developing a relationship of shared trust and respect is therefore essential for effective counselling, psychotherapy and clinical supervision. It is important that there is a comfortable connection between client and counsellor. I provide a confidential place, free from judgement, for you to talk with someone about your concerns. I am committed to anti-oppressive practice both professionally and personally.

My publications:

Baines-Ball L. “Facilitating Advocacy” Children, Young People & Families 2026; March: 14-15

Baines-Ball L. “Why Pronouns Matter” Therapy Today 2021; March: 30-33

Baines-Ball L. “Access To Puberty Blockers” Children, Young People & Families 2021; March: 9

Baines-Ball L. “Diversity: are we doing enough?” Private Practice 2019; March: 26-29.

Owen Pugh V, L Baines. Counselling & Psychotherapy Research 2013. Exploring the clinical experiences of novice counsellors working with LGBT clients: Implications for training.

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