Leah

Ms Leah Nausbaum, MSW

Registered Social Worker

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am a counsellor and social worker who supports mothers through the emotional and practical shifts that come with early parenthood. My work includes support for perinatal depression and anxiety, preparation for and adjusting to parenting, emotional regulation, stress management, identity shifts, relationship change or breakdown and grief and loss.”

About Me

I have worked for the last six years as a social worker, counsellor and matresence practitioner in both a private practice and within a non profit setting. I have a Masters in Social Work, am I am a mother of three children and understand professionally and personally the unique transitions and challenges faced in motherhood.

Approach

My approach is empathetic and practical acknowledging that mothers need tools and strategies to manage their wellbeing as well as support to experience growth around identity, relationships and roles. I provide a non-judgemental space to explore and work through challenges. Motherhood can be so deeply beautiful and so hard at the same time. It often feels hard because it is hard. Counselling can help you work through those challenges. It can help your voice feel louder and clearer, can help you understand your emotions, find ways to live in alignment with your values, and live the one precious life you want to live.
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Basic Information

Services

My work combines evidence based approaches like CBT and ACT with clients' needs. In the first session, we explore what brought you to therapy and I invite you to see yourself as more than your struggles — to look at your how you can live in alignment with your values and create a life as a mother, as a partner, as a daughter, and a human that you are proud of and enjoy.

Services Offered:

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    ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Divorce Counselling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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    Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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    Social Work Services

    Organised social work support including case management, counselling, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

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    Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

    Learn more about Online Counselling

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

    Learn more about Depression
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    Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

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    Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

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    Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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    Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
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    Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

    Learn more about Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work

Masters

Massey University

Year: 2006

Registrations

Social Workers Registration Board

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

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Service Area

Practispace

In-person & Online

Parnell

Auckland, Auckland 1052

New Zealand