Engaging and Practical

Leah is a Social Worker and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Consultant and Trainer based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. She is motivated to ensure all people have access to good psychological support and a space to share their story, be heard and grow. She has 27 years' experience working in the Government and Non-Government sectors in Child Protection, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice, Domestic and Family Violence and Child Development and Disability services.

Leah is the Founder and Director of Resource Yourself and the Clinical Services Manager of the Act for Kids Sunshine Coast Integrated Therapy Services. Leah’s determination to specialize in DDP and working relationally with complex systems, children and families grew whilst working at Evolve Therapeutic Services (QHealth) when she was the Professional Development Coordinator and Senior Mental Health Clinician.

Leah is a Workplace Trainer, Circle of Security Facilitator, Bringing Up Great Kids Facilitator, Foundations for Attachments and Nurturing Attachments Facilitator. She has engaged in training in a variety of modals, however, has focused mainly on Systems, Attachment, Child Development and Trauma.

Leah Co-Chairs the DDP Australia Steering Committee, is on the DDP Worldwide Training Committee and DDP PACE sub-committee and sits on the UniSQ Social Work and Human Services Industry Advisory Committee. Additional to this, she facilitates the Australian DDP Peer Supervision and DDP PACE Supervision groups.

Leah has two adult daughters and a grandpuppy who she loves spending time with, engages in regular yoga practice and loves being in nature and travelling.

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