Leoni Cachia
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Lifestyle Coach and Reiki Practitioner
Leoni Cachia (she/ her, they/ them) has been a co-presenter for the Community Trauma Conference UK since 2020. She is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at UCLH. Prior to this Leoni was the wellbeing lead for the Enfield IAPT service of 80+ clinicians whilst working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner and supervised mental health practitioners in training.
Leoni is an Okuden/ level 2 trained Reiki practitioner and the founder of Leoni Cachia Coaching; a self-care oriented organisation helping individuals achieve lifestyle harmony and manage stress. Leoni considers self-care and relaxation acts of civil disobedience; essential for staying well whilst fighting intersectional systems of oppression, injustice and inequality.
Leoni encompasses a 9 year career in healthcare and education, previously working and volunteering along the lifespan; with children and young people in secondary education as well as teaching at Middlesex University for 3 years. She has supported adults living with atypical neurological issues, substance misuse, long-term health conditions and a vast range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, psychosis and personality disorders, as well as worked with older adults living with dementia.
Her experience is complimented by a background in art, photography and fashion with an initial degree in graphic design.
SPEAKING AT THE FOLLOWING SESSION
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | Welcome to Community Trauma Conference UK
‘Wanted to say as a white woman, white therapist, thank you for the inclusive feeling here, for community & platform to champion your vital work’
Attendee
Trauma Conference 2019
"Thank you so much for what you are doing in bringing BME therapist/Therapeutic beings together. This has made me think about my position as a therapist, how I practice and how I'm reaching (or not) the people in need in our communities"
Delegate
Trauma Conference 2019
"Good conference, well organised and professional. Made things clinically relevant and some concrete things to take away as sometimes i find whilst i learn stuff I struggle to know how to apply what I learn in a clinical context - this conference helped with both so thank you"
Conference Delegate
Community Trauma Conference 2021
"I enjoyed the conference as a black therapist and individual. Our communities are in need of these platforms to keep the issue of race and the "other" high on the agenda. The conference assisted my learning and validated my experience. Thank you"
Delegate
Trauma Conference 2020
"It was an amazing event and so professionally conducted via online. I felt in the room with all of the speakers"
Conference Attendee
Community Trauma Conference 2021
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