Laura Leadbeater, volunteer and training manager

Laura joined Nacoa in 2015 and trained as a volunteer helpline counsellor. She has many years’ experience of supporting vulnerable people and families specialising in mental health.

In 2021, Laura took on the role as Nacoa’s ‘volunteer and training manager’ having initially started in 2020 as ‘helpline supervisor’. She is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting all of Nacoa’s 500+ active volunteers.

Laura is also a certified hypnotherapist. She says what she enjoys most about being a part Nacoa is “the kindness and love that shines through every person involved in this wonderful charity”.