Leona Masson

I have over 25 years鈥� experience working in the helping professions, supporting individuals and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. Before training as a therapist, my background was in social care and family support, working closely with people at different stages of life and in a wide range of circumstances. This long-standing experience shapes the way I work today 鈥� with care, depth, and an understanding that people鈥檚 struggles rarely exist in isolation.

My Experience

Mental Health

I have extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, and ongoing mental health difficulties. I work gently and collaboratively, helping clients understand what may be contributing to how they feel, while supporting emotional regulation and a stronger sense of self. My aim is not to 鈥渇ix鈥� you, but to help you feel more resourced, stable, and understood.

Loss and Bereavement

I have worked closely with individuals and families experiencing loss, grief, and bereavement, including end-of-life support. I understand that grief does not follow a neat timeline and can affect people emotionally, physically, and relationally. I offer a steady, compassionate space where loss can be explored openly, without pressure to move on or make sense of it too quickly.

Family Work and Relationships

My background includes family work, relational difficulties, and mediation, supporting people through conflict, breakdown in communication, and strained relationships. I help clients explore patterns within their relationships, develop healthier boundaries, and find ways of relating that feel more respectful and aligned. This experience strongly informs my work with attachment and interpersonal dynamics in therapy. 

What We Will Explore

I offer a space where you鈥檙e heard clearly, challenged gently, and supported to see patterns you might not recognise on your own. My work involves paying close attention to:

* Attachment dynamics and how they influence your relationships.

* Boundaries and helping you establish those that support your well-being.

* Nervous-system responses to stress and emotion.

* The ways past experiences shape your present relationships and behaviour.

Working Together

Whether you鈥檙e navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or simply a sense that something in your life isn鈥檛 aligning, I help you make sense of your internal world so you can make choices that genuinely serve you.

My aim is to help you feel steadier, more connected to yourself, and more able to create relationships and environments that truly support your well-being.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to meet and for you to discuss what has brought you to therapy. We will explore your goals, any challenges you are facing, and what you hope to achieve through our work together. I will explain how I work, the structure of sessions, and the types of therapy I use. We will also discuss contracting, including confidentiality, boundaries, session length, and practical arrangements, so you have a clear understanding of what to expect. This session is a chance for you to ask questions and decide if you feel comfortable working with me. Together, we will agree on the best approach for your therapy moving forward.