Michael Leathart

Counsellor

Michael is proud to be part of the counselling team at Youth In Transition. Working to make a difference in the lives of young people has always been a passion and his previous experience of mentoring, coaching, building character and leadership skills have contributed to his chosen profession. Michael’s ancestry is a mixture of Māori (Ngāti Pāhauwera / Hawke’s Bay), Chinese and Pākehā. As a counsellor, he believes it is a privilege to work alongside young people and their whānau on their journey towards wellness. Michael has a Bachelor of Health Science in Counselling and has completed Postgraduate studies in Mental Health and Addictions. He is a registered Member with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.