- Collaborative approach
- Short or long term
- Values-led work
About Lesley
Lesley Papper is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions and eating difficulties. She also supports those coping with trauma, sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD and life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Lesley offers a calm, accepting space to talk and reflect before planning practical steps forward.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then works with each person to decide what to tackle and how. Sometimes that means looking at how past events shaped current patterns. Other times it means learning new coping strategies and building small routines to feel steadier day to day.
Lesley uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move forward, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and Client-Centred work to ensure clients feel heard. She also uses psychodynamic ideas when helpful and can bring solution-focused techniques for short-term goals.
Her practice includes both short-term and longer-term work, paced to the client. Lesley encourages self-care and realistic steps that fit everyday life. She aims to help people build resilience and structure so changes last beyond sessions.
Lesley has nine years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She sees people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients, and sessions are conducted in English.
How Lesley’s approaches translate to online therapy
Many clients find different therapies suit different problems, and Lesley uses approaches chosen to match each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small value-driven steps, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood or life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and testing new behaviours, and is often helpful for stress, sleep issues and depression. Client-Centred Therapy offers an empathic, listening-focused space that helps people feel understood and able to explore their concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lesley will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree on methods together. That collaborative planning makes it easier to try something for a few sessions and adjust if it does not feel like the right fit.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make therapy fit into a busy week, help with quieter check-ins that do not need video, and reduce travel time so sessions are easier to attend. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to help people combine therapy with everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lesley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, eating difficulties, sleep problems, ADHD and other challenges including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe Lesley’s therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then works together with each person to set goals and choose practical steps.
What background and experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working in a range of settings with people facing grief, depression, addiction, trauma and neurodiverse challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Lesley is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international access are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.