LEO WILLCOCKS REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST BSYCH (HONOURS)
Leo graduated from the University of Newcastle, receiving first class honours and the J.A. Keats prize for the best performance in a quantitative psychology honours thesis. Leo has a 10 year counselling background prior to studying psychology. Leo aims to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment, where clients feel heard, understood, and encouraged throughout their therapy journey. He works to nurture growth over time, supporting clients to better understand themselves and the challenges they are facing. His approach focuses on empowering clients with practical support, thoughtful perspective, and usable tools, helping them build confidence in their ability to create meaningful change in their own lives. Leo believes therapy is most effective when it reflects the individual, and he takes a tailored approach to care, drawing on strategies that best suit each client’s needs, goals, and circumstances. Leo’s two‑year training program includes a strong foundation in psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness‑based approaches, allowing him to work flexibly and responsively with a range of presentations.