Leigh has spent a lifetime learning to read animals. Growing up surrounded by dogs and horses on regional NSW hobby farms, she developed an intuition for animal behaviour long before it became her profession. Cats, though, became her particular passion and eventually, her calling.

She is furthering her studies with a Diploma in Cat Behaviour (DipCABT-C, C.C.A.B.), and has spent time volunteering in animal shelters and rescues, working hands-on with cats of all temperaments and histories. That experience gave her something no textbook can, the ability to read a cat who isn't yet sure they trust you.

At home, she shares her life with two cats of her own, Kai and Apollo (pictured on this page), which means the learning never really stops.

Leigh also brings a background in education (MTeach), which shapes how she works with people just as much as how she works with cats. She knows that the best information in the world isn't useful if it doesn't actually land for the person receiving it. So whether she's consulting one-on-one or woking within the membership, she meets you where you are.

The PAWS Approach exists because Leigh believes that understanding your cat shouldn't feel overwhelming. It should feel like a conversation, one where somebody finally speaks both languages fluently.