Hi, I’m Leah.
I created this space from lived experience—years of navigating a relationship that became emotionally abusive, confusing, and at times unsafe. Domestic violence doesn’t always look the way people expect. It can be subtle, layered, and incredibly isolating.
But through that journey, I began to rebuild. Slowly, I found my voice again. I learned to see clearly, to understand what I was experiencing, and to reconnect with my own strength and worth. This space exists because I know how it feels to be there—and I want other women to know they are not alone, and that there is a way forward, even if it doesn’t feel clear yet.
I now support women who are experiencing emotional abuse, relationship confusion, or domestic violence, offering a safe and confidential space to talk, reflect, and begin to understand what they are going through.
I hold a Bachelor of Nursing, and my background in care has shaped the way I support others—with compassion, emotional awareness, and deep respect for each person’s well being.
While this is not a clinical or medical service, it is grounded in lived experience, trauma awareness, and a genuine understanding of what it feels like to be in an emotionally unsafe relationship.
If something within you is telling you that things aren’t right, or you simply need a place to be heard and understood, you are welcome here. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You can reach out when you’re ready—and we can begin, gently, from there
My Approach
My approach is gentle, grounded, and centred around you.
I don’t believe in rushing, forcing decisions, or telling you what you should do. Every woman’s situation is complex, and only you truly understand the full picture of your life. Instead, I offer a space where you can slow down, begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with your own inner voice—without pressure or judgement.
I understand how easy it is to doubt yourself, to minimise what’s happening, or to feel responsible for holding everything together. My role is not to take control of your path, but to gently support you as you begin to see things more clearly, build trust within yourself, and move in a way that feels right and safe for you.
This space is rooted in compassion, honesty, and respect. We can sit with what’s real, without pretending it’s okay, but also without overwhelming you. There is no expectation to be ready, strong, or certain. You are allowed to take this one step at a time.
Above all, I believe that every woman deserves to feel safe, to feel heard, and to live a life that is not shaped by fear. And while the path forward may feel unclear right now, you don’t have to walk it alone.
Raven is a supportive online space for women experiencing emotional abuse, relationship confusion, or domestic violence.
We offer confidential, one-on-one support to help you process what you're going through, feel heard, and begin reconnecting with yourself — at your own pace.
Raven is based in Melbourne, Australia, and supports women both locally and online.