Colours of Life Counselling

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It all began with a vision which started a life long journey.

 

Leisa just couldn’t sit back and watch the world go by. Right from when she was in her early twenties she could see how much distress was in the world and how many people needed help.

After having her family at a young age, and struggling along with the ups and downs of child rearing as most of us do…the years soon flew by. The kids grew up and just like that...Leisa and her husband became grandparents of several!

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Her fascination with people led Leisa to go to University and begin her journey to make a difference to the lives of others.

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"So off to University I went…I just absorbed the information, my knowledge grew as did my understanding and empathy for people.

 Whilst there, I started working with the most amazing but vulnerable people with every sort of trauma and mental health issue imaginable. Over the years I’ve worked with clients from Adolescence, to Adulthood, up to the more Mature Aged and have enjoyed every moment. I have met some amazing people from all walks of life...but no matter who they are they all have common needs…the need to feel heard, accepted, and respected".

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Our relationships usually provide these needs but sometimes along the road of life we may find ourselves struggling to cope with problems.

Interpersonal struggles or Relationship issues are common in life as are Traumas.  

That is where Leisa can help.

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Leisa Ford is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker completing her Masters degree at Latrobe University. Leisa is a registered member of The Australian Association of Social Workers.

Leisa works with individuals, couples, and adolescents, and has a special interest in Trauma, and Couples Counselling. 

Leisa has completed her Externship in Emotion Focused Therapy with Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald and is also completing Core Skills Level 1 Training in this most amazing form of Relationship Therapy

Leisa has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 

Leisa is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is an effective therapy to treat both PTSD, Complex PTSD and a number of other anxiety and stress related conditions.

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Leisa has previously worked in a number of Human Service organisations for several years since 2009 with those with significant mental health conditions in both crisis, recovery, and Counseling roles. 

 

Leisa recognizes the need for a Psychosocial approach to therapy, understanding not just how the Psychological aspect of human suffering affects lives, but also recognizes that mental ill health affects our social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.