meet leah. experienced. qualified. accredited.

As an experienced, Post Graduate Degree qualified and PACFA accredited counsellor, I am grounded in a warm, relatable and person-centred style. I draw upon a range of evidenced based modalities including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed and Mindfulness-Based interventions. With compassion, authenticity and non-judgement, my sessions aim to shine a light on your inner mettle and give you the tools to move forward in a way that feels right, for you.

My story, like most of us, is filled with all the mess and imperfection of your average forty-something. Most days I’m wearing yesterday’s not-too-dirty-to-put-on clothes, old boots, bright lipstick, wild hair and a smile. I am the Mum of two loveable little people who fill my days with their own special type of chaos. I call Newcastle home and share mine with our pooches Ned & Winston.

My passion for the work that I do grew when my own messy life journey emboldened me to connect with my own inner mettle, and it is the privilege of a lifetime to support my clients in finding theirs. I would love to walk alongside you whilst you navigate the moment that brought you here and I look forward to connecting if mettle & mess counselling feels like the right place for you to do just that.