Deepening Connection, Empowering Growth
Unlocking your human potential
My Vision:
I imagine a world where people feel safe to be their true selves—where they can connect deeply with who they are, with others, and with the natural world around them.
As a gestalt therapist and from my own healing experiences, I’ve seen how healing begins when we let go of old patterns and start living in a way that truly reflects our values.
I work with people facing all kinds of life challenges—whether it’s recovering from addiction, healing from past trauma, coping with grief, or navigating life transitions.
I support parents who are struggling to connect with their children, helping them understand each other more clearly and rebuild trust and hope in their relationships.
My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your story, grow your awareness, and reconnect with your own strength. Together, we use the present moment as a starting point for healing, deeper connection and meaningful change.
I work with:
Individuals & Couples
To change how we relate to others, we must first become aware of how we relate to ourselves. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore these patterns—at your own pace, with care and curiosity.
Whether you come as an individual or a couple, I offer a trauma-informed, embodied approach that helps you slow down, listen to your body and bring awareness to the present moment.
Together, we create space for more authentic connection, so you can show up in your relationships with greater clarity, presence and choice.
Parents & Families
Parenting invites us into profound growth—stretching our hearts, patience, and sense of self. I offer a warm, grounded space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with your values, especially in challenging moments.
When you grow in awareness and presence, you unlock not only your own potential, but also create a more connected, secure foundation for your children.
Whether in individual sessions or small groups, I’m here to walk beside you—supporting healing, growth and more conscious connection across generations.
Groups
I am passionate about group work. There is something profoundly transformative about coming together in a circle—especially with people we may not ordinarily cross paths with.
Group offers a space where we can gently bring the hidden into the light and where we create a culture of acceptance and safety together. Group processes allow for true connection and the gift of understanding. This leads to personal and collective growth.
And contact me here, if you are interested in attending a face to face group.
More about me:
I’m a trauma-informed counsellor, gestalt therapist, group facilitator, Montessori-trained guide, and parent of four. I offer a warm, grounded space for individuals, couples and groups to explore life’s challenges, deepen self-awareness, and connect more fully to themselves and others.
I am a certified AMI birth to three Montessori guide and have collaborated with educators and parents for over 15 years to create environments that support children in their development. I have a deep interest in social and emotional development.
I run workshops and present at conferences, both in Australia and NZ.
I am a clinical member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and GANZ (Gestalt Australia New Zealand). I am committed to learning and growth, both personally and professionally. There is more information about me here.
Please send me a message with any questions, or to schedule an appointment. You can contact me via the form below.
I offer a 15 min free initial chat to all new clients.
I conduct in-person sessions in Ultimo. I offer nature based therapy in the Inner West of Sydney and zoom sessions for those who need to meet online.
I aim to make this service accessible to you and sustainable for me. I offer a sliding scale for clients with financial stress.
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“Leena is a fantastic, knowledgeable, engaging and compassionate therapist. Leena creates a space where I feel wholly comfortable and safe sharing my vulnerabilities, and she is so talented at getting me to see relationships and events from a higher perspective. I always leave her sessions feeling empowered, as they have enabled me to navigate some of the most challenging of life events with grace. I cannot recommend Leena highly enough.”
Natasha - Gestalt Therapy Client
" I have been seeing Leena for just over 2 years now and I can confidently say that our work together has changed my life. Her unwavering commitment to helping me shape my self awareness and to recognise unhelpful patterns I can fall into is allowing me to grow into the kind of man I want to be. This is most easily seen in the way that I’ve begun to care for myself but also in my increased capacity to care for others. From the bottom of my heart - thank you Leena, and as always I’m looking forward to our next session! "
Oliver - Gestalt Therapy Client
"The last couple of years have been really important for my healing, and working with Leena has made a big difference. She has a way of being supportive while also helping me see things more clearly, even the hard things! I've learned so much from our work together, and I’m truly grateful for her care and guidance."
Jessica, Group Therapy
“Leena is a great presenter! She is very easy to listen to and I love her sense of humour. She brought a lot of experience and passion! My relationships with my children feels more connected. And I’m even communicating better with my husband!”
Kylie, Workshop Participant and Parent of 3 Children
