About Little Fish Are Sweet Therapy

Hello and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. 

My name is Leif, and I’m the therapist behind Little Fish Are Sweet. I’m a mother of two teenage sons, and my life — both personally and professionally — has taken me on a rich, global journey. I’ve lived in cities as vibrant and varied as Paris, Oxford, Edinburgh, Washington D.C., and New Jersey. Each place has shaped me and deepened my understanding of people, cultures, and how we grow, struggle, and thrive.

My career path has been equally diverse — spanning the corporate world, the health and fitness industry, and most extensively, the tertiary education sector. I’ve always been drawn to work that centres on human potential, and it’s this passion that led me to become a therapist. For me, there’s no greater privilege than walking alongside someone as they discover who they are and what they’re capable of.

Currently, I work with young adults aged 17 to 23 in a university college setting, while also providing therapy through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). I love the balance of these two roles — one rooted in early adulthood, where so much is still unfolding, and the other offering support to people at different, sometimes unexpected, stages of their journey.

I believe therapy is a deeply human process — one built on trust, authenticity, and compassion. I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to walk beside you, ask the right questions, and help you uncover your own strength, clarity, and direction.

Outside of my work, you’ll often find me curled up with a good book, on my yoga mat, enjoying live theatre or music, or simply spending time with my family — the greatest source of joy and peace in my life.

The name Little Fish Are Sweet is inspired by the idea that even the small things in life — the overlooked, the quiet moments, the gentle shifts — can be powerful and beautiful. Therapy, in many ways, is about noticing those little things and allowing them to transform us.

I’d be honoured to be part of your journey.