Leona Kim Welham, AASW
Supportive AASW counsellor for stress and illness adjustment
Details
| Name | Leona Kim Welham |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Leona
Leona Kim Welham is an AASW counsellor with eight years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and grief. She aims to make the first step easier by offering calm, straightforward support and by listening without judgement. She specialises in working with people adjusting to illness and treatment, including cancer and other medical conditions.
She also supports those facing caregiver stress, chronic pain, bereavement and the emotional fallout of separation or infidelity.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on the problem at hand and practical ways to manage it day to day. Leona creates a warm space where clients can name difficult feelings and make sense of what has happened. She uses a narrative approach to help people retell their stories and find new meanings.
She combines this with client-centred and solution-focused work to set small, achievable steps forward. When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she draws on trauma-focused approaches to move at a pace that feels manageable. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase the client’s sense of control over their choices.
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Leona helps people clarify what matters to them and then supports them to act on those values. She understands that starting therapy takes courage and acknowledges that choice in every step.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Leona works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Leona among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leona among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leona among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leona among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leona directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leona directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based work fits online
Leona blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to help people in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for alternative plotlines that open up choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. Client-centred work emphasises listening, empathy and pacing that follows the client's lead.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leona will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to the client's goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client decide whether to use narrative exercises, values-based actions, or practical problem-solving in a given week.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or movement is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These flexible options make it easier to fit therapy around treatment, caregiving or busy days.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Leona supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also focuses on illness adjustment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational, warm and practical. She uses narrative techniques alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods to help people make small changes and reframe their stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with these areas. That background includes supporting people through illness, loss and trauma.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia. The AASW credential is shown exactly as provided.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from longer video work to short text check-ins.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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