About me
Hello, I'mLea
counsellor, coach & nature educator
I help adults find calm, direction and a way back to themselves, with a little help from the natural world. I'm based near Wrexham in North Wales and I work with clients online across the UK.
Autumn's haul
My story
From a busy mind to the woods
I've always had a busy mind. I have ADD, and for years I struggled with the idea of sitting still, eyes closed, trying to empty my head. Meditation and mindfulness felt like something other people could do.
Then I noticed that outside, it just happened. Walking through woodland, listening to birdsong, feeling the ground under my boots, my mind went quiet without my even trying. My whole body settled, and I came home to a part of myself I hadn't realised I'd lost. Nature became my doorway into meditation, and today it's a practice I love, indoors and out. That's why I help each person find the way in that works for them.
That experience shapes everything I do. I believe we evolved as expert hunter-gatherers, reading the land with every sense, and our bodies still remember. For me, nature isn't a nice extra. It's where we're built to feel well.
My work
More than 20 years of helping people under pressure
Before I qualified as a counsellor, I worked as a Mental Health Mentor for university students and as a Learning Mentor, supporting young people with emotional regulation, confidence and wellbeing. That early work still shapes how I understand people under pressure.
For the last 10 years I've worked as a counsellor, and today I work online with adults and young adults. I bring life coaching alongside counselling, so our work can both hold space and build momentum.
I also run Woodland Classroom with my husband, helping people connect with nature through hands-on outdoor experiences. I've run wellbeing groups for Wrexham council and led talks and workshops at festivals. And I'm a mum, so I know what it's like to juggle a lot of roles and lose sight of yourself along the way.
Lea combines genuine candour with empathy and encouragement, creating a space that feels both supportive and motivating.
A friend with a built-in therapist. She has been so relatable, empathetic and non-judgemental.
Qualifications & training
Properly qualified, always learning
I'm a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) accredited register, and I work within its Code of Ethics. I'm DBS checked and fully insured.
- Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (FdA)
- BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Therapies
- Certificate in life coaching
- Member, NCPS accredited register
Further training
I trained in integrative counselling, and these courses have helped me develop an eclectic approach that is flexible and tailored to each person. I draw on them for ideas and tools. They aren't separate therapies I offer.
- Body psychotherapy (workshops)
- Transactional Analysis (introductory course)
- Hypnotherapy & NLP
- Anger management
- Counselling young people
Mindfulness & nature
- Mindfulness in a woodland setting
- Teaching Meditation diploma
- Mindful nutrition
- Philosophy 4 Kids, Level 2
Safety & safeguarding
- ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
- Sexual & domestic abuse training
- Multi-Agency Child Protection, Level 2
- Safeguarding children
- First Aid at Work (Outdoors)
Let's start with a hello
Whether it's counselling, coaching, the women's community or a group session, I'd love to hear from you.