Joanna Leonard

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About me

Because change begins with the Courage to be Yourself

Dare to Be, I offer a safe, supportive space for you to explore what’s happening in your life and find a way forward. With many years of experience helping and supporting others, my work is grounded in a Person-Centred and Mindfulness-based approach, always guided by compassion, authenticity, and respect.

I am trauma-informed and work with adults facing a range of challenges, including relationships, domestic abuse, grief, anxiety, self-worth, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Whatever you’re going through, you’ll be met with warmth, empathy, and genuine care, without judgement and confidential.

My aim is to help you reconnect with your inner strength, rediscover hope and yourself, moving towards a more fulfilling, authentic life.

Dare to Be – A Way Forward.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have many years experience working alongside and supporting others.

Qualified... 

Dip.Couns. MNCPS.

DA Champion. 

QCAS (Quality Care Assured Service)

Training .. Domestic Abuse. Grief. Self Harm. Anxiety. Safe guarding. Suicidal thoughts. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£40.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Additional information

Introductory session - no charge

Package price offers available 

Student price offer

Further information

With many years’ experience working alongside and supporting others.

As a qualified counsellor (Dip.Couns. MNCPS. DA Champion), I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can explore life’s challenges safely and at your own pace.

My approach is person-centred, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed.

I believe connection is key for a counselling partnership to progress. Therefore, please reach out, your introductory session, I offer free of charge. 

Haytor Rose Stud, Chudleigh Knighton, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0HS

33 Langs Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2HH

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits
Joanna Leonard
Joanna Leonard