Leann, CEO &Founder

Hello, I’m Leann, Founder of Believe in Beyond CIC. I’m passionate about supporting women to find their voice following sexual trauma. As someone who has lived in the body of a survivor for most of my life, I understand how hard the daily fight can become. The impacts of abuse run deep and can last a lifetime—surviving can be truly debilitating at times.

Having the right support networks around you can be life-changing. This is why I wanted “Believe” to be created. It began as a small peer group around 13 years ago, and now we’ve grown into a service offering professional counselling and mental health support for women.

We aim to empower survivors to move beyond survival patterns that no longer serve them—a choice we all deserve.

“To live in the body of a survivor is to never be able to leave the scene of a crime. I cannot ignore the fact that I live here.”
— Blythe Baird

Lisa, Director

With over 13 years of experience as a counsellor, in which I have also specialised in supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, I have become deeply committed to trauma-informed care.

I feel joining Believe in Beyond is a natural extension of my passion and purpose—to facilitate safe, empowering counselling to women healing from sexual trauma. I believe every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, and supported on their journey beyond trauma.

Jessica, Director

My name is Jessica, and I’m one of the Directors at Believe in Beyond. Supporting women who have faced adversity has always been a deep passion and commitment of mine.

Having personally spent over a decade in a violent and abusive relationship, I understand the profound challenges, hardships, and emotional scars that survivors carry. My own journey has given me unique insight into the resilience it takes to rebuild.

I truly believe that healing and empowerment begin in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment—one where every woman feels seen, heard, and valued

Chloe, Director & IT Lead

I’m Chloe, and my passion lies in creating safe, uplifting spaces for women to connect, heal, and grow.

Though I’m not a therapist, I’ve seen the lasting impact of abuse through my mum’s journey, and I understand how deeply it can shape generations. I’m driven to build a community where women feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Victoria, Director & Safeguarding Lead

I am a counsellor and clinical supervisor with a passion for supporting women through life’s challenges and transitions. I work with adults, children, and young people, offering a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and empowered.

My approach is trauma informed, I believe in the strength and resilience within every woman, and I’m committed to helping clients reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and navigate experiences such as anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Alongside my counselling work, I bring experience from my background in the early years sector, where I supported children’s emotional development and worked closely with parents and professionals. This continues to inform my holistic and family-aware approach to therapy.

As a supervisor, I offer reflective, supportive supervision to fellow practitioners, holding space for their growth with the same care I offer my clients.

Looking ahead, I’m passionate about growing the service to further support young women and girls with helping them build self-worth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing from an early age.