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Stabilise.
Counselling & Coaching
Carlton, Melbourne
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.
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Individual
Counselling
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.
Lucy L. · Client
02
Coaching
Clarity. Direction. Momentum.
Turn insight into action. Clarify what matters, then build the habits that make it real.
From $160
03
Couples
Counselling
Repair. Communication. Connection.
Find your way back to each other. Structured conversation, honest work, real repair.
$220 initial · $180 ongoing
The Method
Three ideas. Every session.
01
Awareness
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.'
02
Stillness
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.
03
Presence
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
i.
Psychological Flexibility
Learn to hold difficulty without being controlled by it, and move toward what actually matters to you.
ii.
Nervous System Awareness
Read your physiological state and learn to shift it, so you can feel safe, clear and genuinely connected.
iii.
Strengths and Values
Clarity about what you value is the most reliable guide to real, lasting change.
iv.
Body Awareness
Much of experience lives in the body before it reaches the mind. Sessions work with sensation and felt sense as a path to change.
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Stabilise was created in memory of my mother, a reminder that presence is the greatest act of love.
Leah · Founder, Stabilise
Reviews
5.0· 6 reviews · Google
“During the first session with Leah, I knew she was different to other counsellors I'd seen previously.”
Dax's Corner · Dec 2024
“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.”
Amanda R. · Jun 2024
“My experience with Leah has been not only excellent but also inspiring!”
Keigo K. · Jan 2024
“Exceptional services! Leah is so knowledgeable and understanding. Sessions are tailored to your needs, with practical tools and guidance given. Highly recommend!”
Caty H. · Jan 2024
“Leah is absolutely amazing at what she does. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for coaching and counselling.”
Amber L. · Jan 2024
“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.”
Lucy L. · Jan 2024
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One minute.
Just breathe.
This is the work, in miniature. A long exhale tells your nervous system it is safe to come down. Sixty seconds, five breaths.
Find your path
01 / What brings you here
What feels most true for you right now?
When you’re ready
The door
is open.
One email. Leah replies within two business days.
Currently taking new clients
Monday to Thursday9am to 8pm
Friday9am to 6pm
Saturday10am to 3pm
167 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC