Awareness is the first step.
Stillness is the practice.
Presence is.
Counselling & Coaching · Carlton, Melbourne
The practice
Something needs to change. You’ve probably known it for a while. This is where it happens.
01
Depth. Honesty. Care.
A confidential space to understand yourself more clearly. Work through what’s underneath and build something that lasts.
From $140
Working with Leah is a breath of fresh air. She is real, honest and kind in conversation, while holding a trusting space for growth and change.
02
Clarity. Direction. Momentum.
Turn insight into action. Clarify what matters, then build the habits that make it real.
From $160
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Repair. Communication. Connection.
Find your way back to each other. Structured conversation, honest work, real repair.
$220 initial · $180 ongoing
Three ideas. Every session.
It is the moment you stop being inside the thought and start observing it. In brain terms, you shift from autopilot into a more measured, choiceful mode. You go from 'I am the thought' to 'I am noticing the thought.'
Stillness is not emptiness. It is nervous system hygiene. You downshift arousal, soften the body, widen attention, and give the prefrontal cortex a chance to come back online. Less mental noise, more signal from the body.
Presence is what you are when you are no longer narrating the moment. You are here, with direct sensory data. It is not a performance. It is your baseline when the brain and body are coherent.
Approach
Learn to hold difficulty without being controlled by it, and move toward what actually matters to you.
Read your physiological state and learn to shift it, so you can feel safe, clear and genuinely connected.
Clarity about what you value is the most reliable guide to real, lasting change.
Much of experience lives in the body before it reaches the mind. Sessions work with sensation and felt sense as a path to change.
Stabilise was created in memory of my mother, a reminder that presence is the greatest act of love.
Reviews
“During the first session with Leah, I knew she was different to other counsellors I'd seen previously.”
“Leah is an amazing counsellor! I have been attending counselling sessions with Leah for the past few months and it has been life changing! I would highly recommend.”
“My experience with Leah has been not only excellent but also inspiring!”
“Exceptional services! Leah is so knowledgeable and understanding. Sessions are tailored to your needs, with practical tools and guidance given. Highly recommend!”
“Leah is absolutely amazing at what she does. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for coaching and counselling.”
“Working with Leah is a breath of fresh air. She is real, honest and kind in conversation, while holding a trusting space for growth and change.”
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Find your path
When you’re ready
One email. Leah replies within two business days.
167 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC