Leyla Calvert

Sessions are currently offered online and by telephone for flexibility and accessibility.

Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, and weekday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Hello. I’m Leyla, a counsellor & psychotherapist, and mental health and wellbeing coach with a deep passion for supporting women through life’s more challenging and transitional seasons.

Many of the women I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Often, they have been holding everything together for a long time for their families, their work, or those around them, while quietly struggling inside. They are usually looking for a gentle, relational, and trauma-informed approach that allows them to feel safe, seen, and understood.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded. I believe that therapy should feel like a safe, steady space where you don’t have to explain or justify how you feel. A space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin to understand yourself with kindness rather than self-criticism.

I support clients who are experiencing:

• Anxiety, stress, and chronic overwhelm,

• The lasting impact of trauma (including developmental, relational, or single-incident trauma),

• Perimenopause and menopause-related emotional changes,

• Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and people-pleasing patterns,

• Life transitions such as motherhood, relationship changes, identity shifts, or career changes,

• Low self-esteem, self-doubt, and feeling “not enough”,

• Feeling stuck, lost, or disconnected from who they are.

My Experience

Alongside my private practice, I work as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach (PCN), supporting individuals across different stages of life. I also bring experience from working with children and young people in both school and primary care settings, which has profoundly shaped my compassionate, relational way of working. In addition, I have spent the past couple of years working with a counselling agency specialising in trauma-focused work, further strengthening my trauma-informed approach.

My Approach

I work in an integrative and holistic way, blending counselling with gentle coaching where helpful. This means we don’t just explore past experiences, but also support you in developing tools, boundaries, and self-awareness that help you feel more grounded in your day-to-day life.

I place a strong emphasis on nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and working at your pace. Trauma-informed care sits at the heart of my practice. I understand how deeply experiences can live in the body as well as the mind, and I work gently and respectfully with this.

Our work together might include:

• Exploring patterns shaped by past experiences

• Developing self-compassion and emotional resilience

• Understanding anxiety and stress responses

• Supporting identity changes during menopause or major life transitions

• Creating space to reconnect with yourself and your needs

There is no pressure to “fix” yourself. Therapy with me is about understanding, healing, and learning to relate to yourself in a kinder, more supportive way.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Clients often tell me they feel listened to, understood, and gently supported. I won’t rush you or push you to talk about things before you’re ready. I believe healing happens in relationship, through feeling safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, and real.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You don’t need to be “at rock bottom.” If something inside you is asking for support, that’s reason enough.

A Gentle Invitation

If you’re navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, menopause, or a period of transition, and you’re looking for a space where you can simply be, I’d be honoured to support you.

Reaching out can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do this alone. When you’re ready, I’m here.

I offer a complimentary 15-minute introductory call to help you determine whether counselling with me is the right fit for you. This brief conversation provides an opportunity to share what you’re looking for, ask any questions, and gain a sense of how I work before committing to full sessions.

If you decide to continue, our first full session will be an opportunity to explore your current situation, goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll also explain how I work, discuss confidentiality, and answer any questions you may have.

The first full session is charged at my standard rate, and there’s no obligation to continue if it doesn’t feel right for you. My aim is to help you feel comfortable, informed, and supported from the very start of your counselling journey.