Personal Profile

Leah is a Clinical Psychologist with a unique professional background spanning both education and psychology. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology and has experience working as a teacher across both private and public sectors. This foundation in education strongly informs her clinical work, particularly when supporting children, adolescents, and neurodiverse individuals.

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Leah works with children, adolescents, and adults, and has a strong interest in supporting developmental and mental health concerns across the lifespan. She also provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments, including cognitive abilities, learning disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, ASD), academic achievement, memory, and personality.

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Leah has experience supporting clients with a range of presentations, including:

• Child and adolescent developmental and mental health concerns

• Neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties)

• Anxiety disorders and stress management

• Depression and mood disorders

• Disordered eating

• Parenting difficulties

• Couples and relationship concerns

• Bereavement, grief, and loss

• Adjustment issues and life transitions

• Confidence and self-esteem difficulties

• Complex and developmental trauma

Leah’s therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a warm, non-judgemental, and empathetic space where clients feel safe and supported. She works collaboratively with individuals and families to develop tailored treatment plans that build on existing strengths and promote overall wellbeing. Leah is supported in her work by her registered Animal Assisted Therapy dog, Mia, who helps foster comfort, engagement, and connection within the therapeutic space, particularly for younger clients.

Leah draws upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

• Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

• Supportive and grief counselling

• Play and art therapy

• Mindfulness-based approaches

Leah is committed to providing compassionate, client-centred care, supporting individuals as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

• Member of the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)