About Leah
Leah Turvey is an AASW social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress and major life changes. She also supports people facing grief, depression, relationship strain, trauma and issues with sleep or self-esteem. Her style is warm and client-centred, with a focus on building a respectful, collaborative connection from the first session.
Leah draws on a practical mix of approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Mindfulness practices are woven in to steady attention and reduce reactivity. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.
Leah will listen to what matters most and work with each person to set clear, manageable goals. She aims to reduce distress while also looking at what might be driving recurring problems over time. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Psychology from Swinburne University.
Leah has four years of professional experience and uses that time to blend evidence-informed techniques with a human, non-judgemental manner. People come to Leah for help with coping strategies, clearer decision-making, and practical steps to improve daily routines and relationships. She encourages small, achievable changes and supports clients as they try new ways of responding to difficult situations.
How Leah's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions even when feelings are uncomfortable. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance and difficult transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve routines. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support sleep and stress management.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Leah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which techniques to try. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so strategies feel practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit longer conversations and visual rapport. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or choose a format that fits a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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