Leah Hosie – Mental Health Practitioner, Educator & Counsellor
A Path Rooted in Compassion, Inquiry, and Emotional Integrity
My work spans two decades of dedication to mental health care, therapeutic education, and emotionally attuned support. My journey reflects a commitment to both clinical excellence and relational depth, walking alongside individuals and communities with presence, skill, and care.
Academic Foundations
- 2005 – BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychobiology
Exploring the biological basis of criminal behaviour - 2013 – BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
Grounding in trauma-informed, person-centred care - 2015–2017 – MSc in The Management of Self-Harm within Mental Health Nurse Practice
Specialist focus on compassionate intervention and ethical response - 2024–2025 – PGDip in Pluralistic Counselling
Integrating multiple therapeutic approaches with client-led care
Currently training in…
- Specialist Certificate in Counselling for Children and Young People (expected Dec 2026)
- Specialist Certificate in Counselling Supervision (expected Dec 2026)
- Doctorate in Pluralistic Counselling (expected completion 2028)
Clinical & Therapeutic Practice
- 2013–2025 – Registered Mental Health Nurse
Roles in Psychiatry of Old Age, Community Mental Health, and Crisis Response, including staff nurse and senior leadership positions - 2023–Ongoing – Specialist Mental Health Mentor
Supporting students in further and higher education with trauma-aware and neurodiversity informed guidance - October 2025 – Member, BACP
Affirming ethical practice and professional accountability
Teaching & Leadership
- 2020–2024 – Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Abertay University
Educating future practitioners in compassionate, evidence-based care - 2025–Ongoing – Manager, The Bounds Counselling and Research Centre (Aberdeen University)
Stewarding therapeutic innovation and research in pluralistic counselling
A Living Practice
My work continues to evolve, rooted in movement, reflection, and relational depth. My practice honours emotional safety, pluralism, and the dignity of gradual healing. Whether mentoring, counselling, or teaching, I walk beside others with presence and care.