Counselling Services by Our Founder

Leanne Thomas is the founder and senior counsellor at Emotiva Counselling. She combines professional qualifications with over 45 years of lived experience to provide grounded, compassionate support to individuals, couples, teens, and families.

Leanne holds an AIPC Diploma in Counselling and a Certificate in Menopause, Teen Life and Grief Coaching, alongside additional training in trauma, grief, family counselling, and cultural competency. She works with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including trauma counselling, loss, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and life transitions such as perimenopause 

and menopause.

What sets Leanne apart is her calm, down-to-earth presence and her deep understanding of life's complexities. Having navigated childhood trauma, loss, health challenges in children, relocation overseas, and hormonal changes herself, she brings a unique blend of professional skills and genuine empathy to her work.

Leanne's approach is gentle, collaborative, and practical. She utilizes evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, always tailoring her sessions to meet your needs and pace. Her goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels right for you.