Counsellor profile
Leona Kim Welham, AASW
Based in Australia ยท 8 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and illness adjustment
Continue with LeonaAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (454278)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Leona supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Cancer and chronic illness
- Trauma and family conflict
About Leona
AASW. 8 years' experience. Leona Kim Welham helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also supports people adjusting to cancer, chronic illness, caregiving pressures and end-of-life concerns. Sessions are described in her own terms as places to share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Leona uses practical counselling approaches to help people manage symptoms and make decisions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to clarify values, set small goals and develop skills that fit everyday life. Narrative Therapy and Client-Centred methods also shape how she listens and responds to a person's story.
In sessions she works at a measured pace and focuses on what feels most useful to each person. That can mean learning new ways to respond to anxiety, practising communication skills for relationship problems, or talking through grief and losses related to illness. She pays attention to both emotional and practical concerns.
Her background includes eight years of professional work in Australia and an AASW credential. She mentions particular experience with cancer care and chronic health issues, including the stresses that caregivers face. Leona is female and conducts counselling in English.
To begin, people are invited to use the site process to be matched and schedule a first session. She does not take international clients at this time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and living with long-term illness. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood so a person can find their own solutions; this approach suits people seeking clearer thinking and emotional support. Narrative Therapy works with the stories people tell about their lives, helping separate problems from identity and open new possibilities for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods in a collaborative way. That means techniques may shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not listed in the provided information, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also lets people choose a setting that suits quieter concentration or a phone-only session if they prefer not to use video.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also supports people adjusting to cancer, chronic illness and caregiving demands.
What is her counselling style?
She uses client-centred listening alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. Narrative Therapy and trauma-focused techniques are also part of her approach.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credentials and location does she have?
She holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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